‘The Invasion’ is the title of an email I received from a aggreived expat, but a phenomenon I’ve wwitnessed and heard about many times in recent years, especially in the tourist hotspots like Pattaya, Phuket and the Sukhumvit strip in Bangkok. We will see what you think.
We also respond to the influx of comments about why Thailand SHOULD instigate a 90 day visa waiver with a lot more countries than at present. And Chinese New Year is upon us… grab a red shirt and join the celebrations.
This is a live program coming to you from the Chip Fae Lae Le cafe along the Thai Mueang Beach road, about 25 minutes north of Phuket.
By the way, the cat’s name is Bew Bew.
Stay at either of Tim’s new short term rentals on Turtle Beach…
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/928007184476969510
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1030224482617534764
02:03 🌴 Scenic Description
02:45 💼 Potential Extention of Visa Exemption
06:26 📝 Audience Interactions
13:28 💬 90-day Visa Exemption
16:54 🗨️ Various Audience Comments
19:25 ⚖️ Discussions on Reciprocal Visits
20:18 🎂 Upcoming Birthday
22:47 🏦 Opening a Bank Account in Thailand
30:20 💰 Third-Party Banking Options
32:16 🏖️ ‘Invasion’ *
37:39 🏢 High Real Estate Prices
40:36 💼 *Changing Dynamics *
41:03 👥 *Audience Comments *
41:57 🏘️ *Choices & Influences *
44:36 💰 Affordability & Convenience
48:15 📈 Impacts of Rapid Urbanization
51:48 🏝️ Cost of Living in Various Regions
54:29 💹 Inflation Impacts on Property
57:40 🌐 Diverse Living Options
01:01:06 ⛺ Temporary Living Spaces
01:03:02 🛂 Visa Comparisons & Discussions
01:03:31 🏠 Thai Property Ownership Risks
01:06:18 🛬 Impact of Foreigner Presence in Thailand
01:09:06 🎊 Chinese New Year Preparations
01:13:13 🎯 Channel Improvements & Expectations
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