25 Years In Thailand… She Didn’t See This Coming

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#thailand #thailandtourism #europe 🌐 Go to https://surfshark.com/nakedguru or use code NAKEDGURU at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! KRISTEL AT BB DIVERS: Whatsapp: +66861556212 & Manager +66968415951 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbdivers/ Kristel has lived on this island for 25 years and has built a life and businesses there over that time. In this interview, she talks about how she arrived, why she stayed, and what day-to-day life has been like over the long term. She shares her experience of relationships, cultural differences, running businesses, and how the island and expat community have changed over the years. This is a straightforward conversation about living long-term in Thailand, what has worked, what has been difficult at times, and how she sees the future of the island. 👉 OUR LAZADA SHOP For Honey, Cacao, Super Greens Powder, Ginger Extract Celtic Salt & Lots More! Here: https://shorturl.at/Q863r CHAPTERS 00:00 Coming Up 00:37 Intro to Kristel 01:40 Starting The Diving School 03:30 Previous Life In Europe 04:46 Coming To Thailand Single 05:35 Thai Men Chasing Her 07:53 Thailand As A Woman 09:39 She Is A Massive Entrepreneur 11:36 Does She Take Days Off? 13:35 Her Thai Partners Business 15:07 25 years On the Island - Changes 17:48 Expat Community - Why They Leave 20:17 Getting Older On The Island 22:14 Retirement On the Island - Good Choice? 25:28 Western Woman With A Thai Man 28:27 What Does She Love & Challenges 30:25 Biggest Lessons From This Life-Style 32:15 Escaping Europe Or Just Leaving? 33:45 Trusted The Wrong Person 35:40 Thai Attitude 36:43 Conclusion ⭐ Expat Interviews: email [email protected] with your province and story 👉 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@thenakedguruthailand 👉 MAIN CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@lifeinruralthailand 👉 OUR FULL STORY IN UNDER 20 MINS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ctdGJqBaUg 👉 OUR COTTAGE BUILD: https://tinyurl.com/bdd8uh3a 👉 COSTS OF LIVING IN THAILAND 2024: https://youtu.be/wWhns2J1Lxw?si=5MQb89Nykwfsjaml FAQ 1. Why I use the word “expat” In Thailand, foreigners are stamped “Non-Immigrant” in their passport. That means you must check in every 90 days, can’t work in jobs reserved for Thais, can’t own land, and can be deported (and banned for 5–10 years) if caught working without a permit. So while I’d love to call myself an immigrant, legally we’re not — hence the word expat. 2. What I do for a living I run a health foods company here in Thailand and have a work permit that covers all YouTube activities. I’ve paid tax in Thailand for over 10 years — through my own companies (an English school and a jazz lounge), as well as during my career in the 5-star hotel industry (Anantara). And yes — I speak Thai. 3. Can foreigners own land in Thailand? No. But a superficies agreement allows you to control the land for 30+ years, and houses here are relatively affordable (1–2 million THB). If you have children, owning a home is essential for their security. Still, it’s smart to keep around 80% of your net worth in high-performance assets (like BTC) outside Thailand. 4. About my wife We’ve been together 12 years of my 15+ years in Thailand. She’s a finance graduate, hardworking, traditional, and loyal — she earned more and owned more property than me when we met, and she’s stood by me through both success and struggle. 5. Patreon & Memberships All Patreon and channel membership income goes directly to supporting our Thai extended family — for food, school supplies, and household needs. 'The Naked Guru" Is just a fun metaphor for being open and honest. Thanks for joining!