Don't Make These Expat Mistakes in Thailand

Turtle Beach — or Tai Muang, as it's actually called — is a quiet, largely undiscovered stretch of beach in Phang Nga Province that locals say is what Phuket looked like 30 years ago. Read the blog: www.theborderlessoffice.com I'm joined by Tim Newton, an Aussie who has lived here for three years and runs short-term beach rentals on the longest beach in Thailand. We cover what makes Turtle Beach worth considering as a place to live, what it's missing, and why it might not be for everyone. In the second half, Tim and I go through the mistakes we see foreigners make when they move to Thailand — from getting obsessed with visas to treating Thailand like a holiday destination, buying property instead of renting, and showing up without a plan for how to actually fill your days. Covered in this video: What Turtle Beach (Tai Muang) actually is and why foreigners can't say it The tin mining and Chinese history of the area Rental prices, healthcare, and amenities Why Phuket expats are migrating north Mistakes to avoid when retiring or relocating to Thailand Whether Turtle Beach is worth visiting or living in ‪@timnewtontoday‬ About Philip + Contact My vlog style is to explore places by talking with people — asking questions about the town or city and what they love (or don't) about it. Places become most interesting when exploring local history, having conversations, and experiencing the daily rhythm and life through the eyes of locals, expats, and visitors alike. I find each place has its own energy. My travel is inspired by the desire to gain a broader perspective. The more I travel, the less I know. 30 THAI CITIES IN 30 DAYS ① Ayutthaya Ayutthaya, Thailand: The Best Historic Esc... ② Kanchanaburi This Thai Retirement Town Has a Painful St... ③ Uthai Thani UTHAI THANI: Serenity along the River — th... ④ Sukhothai Sukhothai, Thailand: "Why do you live here?" ⑤ Phrae I asked locals: "Why do you like Phrae?" (... ⑥ Lampang LAMPANG, Thailand ‒ Gangsters, Guns, and C... ⑦ Khon Kaen KHON KAEN, Thailand — Why Isaan's fastest ... ⑧ Udon Thani Udon Thani's Nightlife is Next Level — PLU... ⑨ Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Phanom — Thailand's Most Underrated... ⑩ Mukdahan I Spent a Day in Thailand's Sleepiest Bord... ⑪ Roi Et Roi Et Thailand — What Nobody Tells You Ab... ⑫ Buriram Buriram, Thailand: Party + Sports Dominate... ⑬ Khao Yai GranMonte Vineyard in Khao Yai: You Won’t ... ⑭ Pattaya PATTAYA, Thailand: 10 Reasons it’s the BES... ⑮ Jomtien Jomtien, Thailand: The Most Popular Area f... ⑯ Pratumnak Hill The 'Beverly Hills' of PATTAYA — World's B... ⑰ Bangkok Bangkok Songkran: Soi Cowboy, Silom, Nana ... ⑱ Surat Thani Surat Thani, Thailand: The Biggest and Bes... ⑲ Sichon Sichon | This fishing village may be the p... ⑳ Nakhon Si Thammarat Nakhon Si Thammarat: The Japanese Attack o... ㉑ Phatthalung Phatthalung, Thailand: Hidden, Captivating... ㉒ Hat Yai Hat Yai Thailand︱Recovering after the floo... ㉓ Songkhla Songkhla, Thailand: Creative Energy First ... ㉔ Trang TRANG Thailand: Rubber Trade, Historic Old... ㉕ Koh Lanta KOH LANTA | Escaping the Tourist Crowds in... ㉖ Krabi / Klong Muang Klong Muang: Expats Are Choosing This Vill... ㉗ Turtle Beach Don't Make These Expat Mistakes in Thailand ㉘ Khao Lak Khao Lak, Thailand: Better Than Phuket for... ㉙ Khao Sok KHAO SOK — a Most Stunning Place in THAILA... ㉚ Chumphon Chumphon: the Thai town built by Japan 30 Thai Cities in 30 Days explores Thailand through local history, street scenes, interviews, and observations on what each place feels like for foreigners, retirees, expats, and long-term travelers. For each place, I answer: Would I live here? Is it worth visiting as a tourist? Follow the full series here: https://theborderlessoffice.com/30-th... Website: https://theborderlessoffice.com/ YouTube: philipjames360 Instagram: Instagram: philipjames360 Facebook: Facebook: philipb07 LinkedIn: LinkedIn: philipbeere Contact: [email protected]