Why I Moved to Thailand: What I Saw That Changed Everything

In this video, I share the real story of why I moved to Thailand and the exact things I saw here that changed my life forever. No tourist fluff, no hype, just the honest truth about what made me leave the United States and start a new chapter in Bangkok.

When I first came to Thailand, I wasn’t planning to move here. But the cost of living, the culture, the people, the food, the lifestyle, and the feeling of safety completely changed the direction of my life. This video is about that moment, the moment I knew Thailand was where I belonged.

If you’re thinking about moving to Thailand, retiring in Bangkok, or just curious about what real expat life is actually like, this video will help you understand what it feels like on the ground. Real prices, real neighborhoods, real lifestyle, everything I wish someone had shown me before I moved.

No tourist fluff. No hype.
Just real Bangkok life from an American perspective.

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What you’ll see in this video:

• What I saw in Thailand that changed my life
• Why I decided to move to Bangkok
• First impressions of Thailand
• Real cost of living differences
• Safety, culture, lifestyle, and daily life
• What it feels like to be an expat in Thailand
• The moment I knew Thailand was home

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If you’re considering moving to Thailand or retiring abroad, this video will give you a real, honest look at life here.

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👇 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL
Real Bangkok life from an American living in Thailand. I share honest experiences about the cost of living, daily life on Sukhumvit, condo tours, neighborhoods, food, culture, transportation, and what it’s really like to live in Thailand as an expat or retiree.

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👇Chapter Markers

00:00 Why I Moved to Thailand
00:17 The moment everything changed
01:42 First impressions of Thailand
03:15 Cost of living differences
05:09 The culture and people
07:22 Why Bangkok felt like home
09:10 What I wish I knew before moving
10:45 Final thoughts for anyone considering Thailand