It's refreshing to see a YT video showing accommodation in Bangkok that involves someone living in a house and somewhere not in a condo in the centre of town.
@@Ned88Man yup. Most of these 'luxury' places they show are 32 square metre cubes that used to be known as 'studios'. Nowadays, they divide these units into two with a sliding door and call them 'one bedroom' condos.
Nice to see this. I'm a married Aussie with 10 years living in the Thai burbs doing corporate work too. Only dif is I already have 2 kids, go to my work and live by the beach. But rarely see this story here. Should be more of it. Great lifestyle to be had.
Hi Adam, we're retiree in Thailand. Just come across your channel. You're a very well planned and interesting interviewer. You flow in questions in a manner that lead easy way for us to understand their lives and experiences in a in depth manner. Keep up with the good work. Thx
Excellent interview, Adam. By the way, I fully understand Peter's frustration with the motoring and motorcycling behavior in Thailand. It's really a national problem. Too many Thai motorists and motorcyclists have made our roads chaotic and dangerous and I am extremely frustrated by this fact. Sadly, it is Thailand's unsolvable problem.
We purchased a large home just outside Bangkok in 2012. Initially, the quality of life was exceptional! At the eight-year point, traffic congestion, pollution, and rat-race of the big city pushed us to look for a new home "in the country." We purchased 10 rai of farmland 40 km NE of Chiang Rai for 3m baht. We finished building a new custom home on 4-rai of walled plot in 2022. Life is excellent except for the three months of inferior air quality. We are now considering a condo closer to the coast for part-time use during the burning season.
That's an amazing story. I love Chiang Rai. If you’re up for a chat, just reach out to the email I’ve left in the description. If not, no worries at all. Cheers!
Sadly the air quality gets worse and worse with each passing year......Speaking from 30 years experience living here. Nothing will change. Much of that pollution also comes from neighboring countries who also burn crops. Soon it will be more than 60% - 70% of the year and the tourists will slow to a trickle and expats will eventually relocate. I remember visiting Chiang Mai is the 1970's - !980's.....LOVELY ^_^
Nowadays, many Thai people get degrees from the western universities such as USA, UK, Australia, Germany, and Japan. Many MNCs operated in Thailand hire these people with Thai Salary in which it is a lot lower than the west. These people can handle more than 1 languages with same technical skills. It is harder to get the job here, but it is still possible if you have lots of experiences.
Most MNCs actually pay very decent salaries to well educated qualified locals. Most of them are every bit as capable as doing the same job as a foreigner. Yes, salaries are generally lower than the west, as is the cost of living. It's all relative.
I'm also from Melbourne so I can relate too this guy .. Melbourne sucks as a place too live..and before I saw the interviewer I could have sworn if was retired and working for you exactly the same voice
Hi Adam Really interesting interview and thanks to your guest for sharing so much and for a peek at their beautiful home in the suburbs of Bangkok. Makes me think is it possible for me and my family in any way. New to your channel and look forward to watching more content. I’m watching from UK. 😊 🙋🏽♀️
@@timwalker2458 well duh captain obvious. Its far more involved than that such as curriculum, private vs. International vs. Home school. And thats just touching the surface. Naturally its beneficial to hear from families who have done it already, what mistakes to avoid, how the kids coped with the change in country, schools, language etc etc These are all very valid questions... if youre unable to see that, theres no point in doing any of these videos where people are litteraly telling their own experiences of moving abroad 😂
Rama 9 park itself isn't pet-friendly as far as I know. Nong Bong park, which is practically next door (and pretty cool in its own right) *is* pet friendly. At least if the number of Thai's and their dogs that I've seen there, is anything to do by :)
@@griffo83 Thank you so much for letting me know! This is really helpful. I have been googling lots and didn't find dog-friendly parks. Really appreciate it 🙏
Suan Luang Rama IX. It’s probably 40 minutes to an hour outside of Bangkok’s central core depending on traffic (and depending on where you’re specifically coming from). Check it out on Google Maps. Beautiful spot!
I too am from Melbourne, if bkk gets the F1, theres very little that Melbourne has over Thailand. Im curious which neighbourhood these moobaans are locked in bkk?
There are many neighbourhoods similar to Peter’s all over the outer sections of the city. Peter’s place is close to a well-known shopping centre called ‘Mega Bangna’ about 15 KM’s east of what most people would refer to as ‘Central Bangkok’
@@adamparker21 thanks for the very quick reply, im familiar with Mega Bang Na, I always thought those places are much much further away from bkk ie only in the provinces. Thanks again 👍
1 minute in and as an America I hear him being offered a week or two of leave from work and feeling like, wow, look at Australia! Who gets offered time off??? (I always work high up in corporate) I'm not sure I can hander the rest of the story now if it just gets even more accommodating and positive.
Thank you Chris! Long time fan here - Your site is *the* definitive resource and has been of immense help to both myself (as someone who is on a journey towards Citizenship, similar to Peter) and others looking for guidance on how to obtain PR or Citizenship status in the land of smiles. Thank you for the site and the immense amount of work put into it!
@@griffo83 Excellent. That's fantastic news that you've found it helpful. Its why I put it together given there was so much misinformation out there about it. Good luck on your citizenship journey and great interview with Peter. Seems like a nice bloke!
I'm normally not critical of the guests on this channel, however, I have to say my peace and I hope Adam doesn't delete my comment. I find it rather shameful that Peter isn't fluent in Thai after living in Thailand for over 10 years! There is absolutely no excuse for him, especially knowing his Thai wife for over 3 years. This is a common attitude among people from first-world countries. The belief that English-speaking immigrants in Thailand expect the local Thais to adapt to their Western culture which includes speaking only in English. Peter should have been fluent in Thai by his second or third year if he had made an effort. It's great that he is now learning Thai but after 10 years, really???
Language is not like working out where you go to the gym and you improve. At a certain age it’s really difficult to learn from English to Thai. Just the way our brains work . And why is it shameful? That’s his prerogative.
@@gravel4164 - ok, I will agree with you that Thai is harder than Spanish and German but do you really think Peter made an effort in this 10+ years while in Thailand??? If I had 10 years to learn the dolphin or whale languages, Shamu and Flipper would be at my house for all you can eat sushi night! 🍣 Come on, don’t make excuses for him! He’s an intelligent young man with a Thai wife who he could practice Thai with everyday. It’s simply Western entitlement!
10 years is enough to learn a language no matter how difficult it is. He's really disrespectful to the locals if he's staying there that long. Age excuses can only go so far, unless if he's in 80s and older
He could embrace thai lifestyle diet and exercise. Not to judge but many western men face the same issue as western women are non traditional. Men who want a life leave western countries
This requirement for a bachelor's degree bothers me so much. Most successful people and entrepreneurs don't have these useless university papers. I would be surprised if you asked the driver of an expensive car here if they have that 'slave paper.'
Just means you had the luxury to spend a few years reading books and studying, some of us had to or wanted to get out there and get money. Many people have a degree but struggle to do the most simple stuff, there's a big difference between reading a book and being actually able to do the things involved. Let alone adapting your book learnt skills to the work environment and fitting in.
@@OrangutanPlan No, I am not a dropout. I am just capable of recognizing the scam. You, on the other hand, sound like a very compliant person eager to defend your masters
The degree shows that you have the knowledge needed in the field. The side projects show that you try using your degree knowledge in the real world. Once you get the degree and experience, then you are golden. I don't understand these people who view a degree as useless.
@@daoyaj08 While a degree shows you’ve got the basics down, and I want my doctor to be properly educated, many top-notch software developers, for example, learn on their own and pick up skills way beyond what school teaches. Schools just can't keep up with the fast-changing tech world. Whether to hire based on a degree or experience should be up to the company, not something the government decides. So not useless but should not be forced.
how can you not speak Thai after ten years ? very surprising. I knew Thai way before that, flying a drone at a temple ? do you have any respect at all ? I guess not looking at you.
Wow crazy timing! I'm moving to the burbs, literally next week, outside of bangkok with my Thai wife, after 2 years in the hustle and bustle. I'm also a developer and my next move is to find a way into the Thai work culture. So really cool and useful insights!!
So I have 20 years experience, but only the Associates degree that was required when I started my job 20 years ago.. ALSO a BS degree is not required at all in my field. Why is a BS degree so important? For me it would only be getting a bunch of filler classes to say I had the degree, which to me is a waste of time and money. I would love to morph my career into something more hybrid, like online with some on site. And the pay would not have to be 'Western" type. As long as I could afford to live well. Living in a place like this guy would be ideal, except I don't want to have a partner, not interested in getting married and dealing with all that. Any more tips for finding a job? The ONE website is okay, but there should be more resources.. since this guy has been there 10 years, I am assuming he doesn't really stay connected to the different resources for a job, or just doesn't want to give them up...
It comes down to what Immigration and the employer request unfortunately. Peter did mention he had a friend with no degree, and that having experience ( > 5 years in your industry ) is considered favourably by immigration. If you have 20 YOE, I'd expect most thai employers to accept that in lieu of a degree AND immigration to not sweat about it. Everyone's situation is different, in your case - I think you'd be fine. (I've worked and lived in Thailand many years and seen a few people sans degrees employed legally). In terms of property like Peter's in/around bangkok or other parts of Thailand, rentals are always an option. For purchasing a house, unfortunately the only legal way to do it (as foreigners cannot legally own land) is to be married to a thai or be a citizen. There are... ways, however they are not legal, and I'll leave the risk vs reward calculation and the googling as an exercise to the reader. In terms of job sources: The video's obviously been edited to keep it flowing and punchy - there may have been more advice that was cut. Also, Peter works in IT, it'd be hard to give generic advice as there are specialist companies that cater to IT specifically - Gummy Bear recruitment for example, and giving advice that was too narrow would alienate some of the audience too, imo.
Do you think you'd like life in suburban Bangkok?
Indeed! I love quiet life in Thailand after 14 years in the U.S. Love from Thai native 🇹🇭🧡💛💚💜🩵🩷💖🦋🐬🪷☀️🙏
Yes, sure. I like life in the Prawet area near Suan Luang Park and Nong Bon Lake Park. I live in the same area as Peter.
Nong Bong is a gorgeous place to cycle around, not sure I'd want to risk riding on the busy roads outside the park though.
Bangkok good to live only one of Biggest problem too many 5G tower around.
absolutely, it looks like suburban London, more chill
It's refreshing to see a YT video showing accommodation in Bangkok that involves someone living in a house and somewhere not in a condo in the centre of town.
here here, all these people that come to Thailand to stay in luxury Sukhumvit condos and then go on about how they are living "real thai life"
@@Ned88Man yup. Most of these 'luxury' places they show are 32 square metre cubes that used to be known as 'studios'. Nowadays, they divide these units into two with a sliding door and call them 'one bedroom' condos.
Nice to see this. I'm a married Aussie with 10 years living in the Thai burbs doing corporate work too. Only dif is I already have 2 kids, go to my work and live by the beach. But rarely see this story here. Should be more of it. Great lifestyle to be had.
Nice! If you’re up for a chat, just reach out to the email I’ve left in the description. If not, no worries. Cheers 👍🏼
Hi Adam, we're retiree in Thailand. Just come across your channel. You're a very well planned and interesting interviewer. You flow in questions in a manner that lead easy way for us to understand their lives and experiences in a in depth manner. Keep up with the good work. Thx
This guy got pretty good attitude.
Excellent interview, Adam. By the way, I fully understand Peter's frustration with the motoring and motorcycling behavior in Thailand. It's really a national problem. Too many Thai motorists and motorcyclists have made our roads chaotic and dangerous and I am extremely frustrated by this fact. Sadly, it is Thailand's unsolvable problem.
Thanks for watching and sharing Rutorn!
Another great interview, very helpful as I am preparing for my move
Wonderful video! I watched all your videos! Very informative, concise and useful! Love from Thai 🇹🇭💜
We purchased a large home just outside Bangkok in 2012. Initially, the quality of life was exceptional! At the eight-year point, traffic congestion, pollution, and rat-race of the big city pushed us to look for a new home "in the country." We purchased 10 rai of farmland 40 km NE of Chiang Rai for 3m baht. We finished building a new custom home on 4-rai of walled plot in 2022. Life is excellent except for the three months of inferior air quality. We are now considering a condo closer to the coast for part-time use during the burning season.
That's an amazing story. I love Chiang Rai. If you’re up for a chat, just reach out to the email I’ve left in the description. If not, no worries at all. Cheers!
Why are non asians so damn fat. Stop putting crap in you piehole
Why 3 months of inferior air quality? Is it because of burning leftover agricultural products?
Sadly the air quality gets worse and worse with each passing year......Speaking from 30 years experience living here.
Nothing will change.
Much of that pollution also comes from neighboring countries who also burn crops.
Soon it will be more than 60% - 70% of the year and the tourists will slow to a trickle and expats will eventually relocate.
I remember visiting Chiang Mai is the 1970's - !980's.....LOVELY ^_^
@@philipvclarke4902 , why is the air quality so bad? Is it because of burning leftover crops after harvest? Or is it because of traffic ?
Nowadays, many Thai people get degrees from the western universities such as USA, UK, Australia, Germany, and Japan. Many MNCs operated in Thailand hire these people with Thai Salary in which it is a lot lower than the west. These people can handle more than 1 languages with same technical skills. It is harder to get the job here, but it is still possible if you have lots of experiences.
Most MNCs actually pay very decent salaries to well educated qualified locals. Most of them are every bit as capable as doing the same job as a foreigner. Yes, salaries are generally lower than the west, as is the cost of living. It's all relative.
My honeymoon period in Thailand lasted longer than six months. I'd say it was at least 3 years.
I'm also from Melbourne so I can relate too this guy .. Melbourne sucks as a place too live..and before I saw the interviewer I could have sworn if was retired and working for you exactly the same voice
Yeah, do you think it is his son?
Hahah I was thinking the same
@@gongagongit's gotta be
@@gongagong His nephew. Adam is in a lot of Chris' videos.
Why it sucks?
Another excellent video Adam. Dee Khulp well done. Keep up the good work. PS looking forward to the next one ✌️👍😎
Hi Adam
Really interesting interview and thanks to your guest for sharing so much and for a peek at their beautiful home in the suburbs of Bangkok. Makes me think is it possible for me and my family in any way. New to your channel and look forward to watching more content. I’m watching from UK. 😊 🙋🏽♀️
Love these videos. Surprisingly I wasn't subscribed after the first 4... I am now though!
Thats great interview adam . I enjoyed every minute of it. Keep them coming
If I close my eyes, I could swear Chris was hosting this vlog. Still great interview. Chip off the old block. 🤣🤣🤣
they are both from canada, eh?
A lovely interview and great to see such a happy contented life.
Great interview. Where did you film this? Noticed people were enjoying the park.
Suan Luang Rama 9 park
Peter is a cool fellow Melbourne guy! Very calm like all of us 😊
Great interview man.Peter's house is so nice.
So informative.
Very well done Adam...Thank You!!!
Great interview! very informative
Very beautiful and peaceful park.
Rama 9 gardens
Would appreciate some interview with some expat family with kids
I got one lined up
I would also appreciate this. Its so hard to find info on schooling and costs etc
@@clearwatergemsgo to the schools websites. How hard is that
@@timwalker2458 well duh captain obvious. Its far more involved than that such as curriculum, private vs. International vs. Home school. And thats just touching the surface. Naturally its beneficial to hear from families who have done it already, what mistakes to avoid, how the kids coped with the change in country, schools, language etc etc
These are all very valid questions... if youre unable to see that, theres no point in doing any of these videos where people are litteraly telling their own experiences of moving abroad 😂
@@clearwatergemsprivat schools 10 to 60 grand a year starting from kindergarten to uni .
Thumbs up 👍 Adam & Peter
Love this video Adam!
Go Peter.
Thank you for this video. Very interesting.
Nice discussion. Good job.
It looks beautiful there! We have a dog and thinking of moving to Thailand in 2 years. Is Suan Luang Rama 9 a dog-friendly area?
Rama 9 park itself isn't pet-friendly as far as I know. Nong Bong park, which is practically next door (and pretty cool in its own right) *is* pet friendly. At least if the number of Thai's and their dogs that I've seen there, is anything to do by :)
@@griffo83 Thank you so much for letting me know! This is really helpful. I have been googling lots and didn't find dog-friendly parks. Really appreciate it 🙏
Love these videos, but the first 20 seconds of the video, where it is quickly flashing between scenes, is going to give someone a seizure 😂
I might have gone overboard in this video either the quick shot changes at the start… feedback well received 👍🏼
Excellent and interesting! Peter seems to be a great guy. You too, Adam. :)
Great video !
Which area is this? Looks very lovely with all the parks and green
Suan Luang Rama IX. It’s probably 40 minutes to an hour outside of Bangkok’s central core depending on traffic (and depending on where you’re specifically coming from). Check it out on Google Maps. Beautiful spot!
Good job Adam i like it
My opinion : I believe he would be very successful, and fit in remarkably well in the u.s.
Guess I'll see you at the summit next week Peter :)
Peter hasnt been home to Oz for a while, as indicators here seem to be disappearing from cars too
I too am from Melbourne, if bkk gets the F1, theres very little that Melbourne has over Thailand. Im curious which neighbourhood these moobaans are locked in bkk?
There are many neighbourhoods similar to Peter’s all over the outer sections of the city. Peter’s place is close to a well-known shopping centre called ‘Mega Bangna’ about 15 KM’s east of what most people would refer to as ‘Central Bangkok’
@@adamparker21 thanks for the very quick reply, im familiar with Mega Bang Na, I always thought those places are much much further away from bkk ie only in the provinces. Thanks again 👍
TYSM❤
1 minute in and as an America I hear him being offered a week or two of leave from work and feeling like, wow, look at Australia! Who gets offered time off??? (I always work high up in corporate) I'm not sure I can hander the rest of the story now if it just gets even more accommodating and positive.
Justin trudeu look alike great interview😊
What’s the name of this suburb? Is this west or south of Bangkok? I love the lush greenery
This is my goal
Are there any villas in the centre of the city, in Pattaya?
Hi Adam, just came across your video here and curious where you hail from?
Canada
Looks idyllic!
nice video
Retired and Working for You, is that you?
they are both from canada, eh?
Super nice. Where is this neighborhood?:)
This neighbourhood is located in the 'Mega Bangna' area
Thanks for linking my Thai Citizenship site!
Thank you Chris! Long time fan here - Your site is *the* definitive resource and has been of immense help to both myself (as someone who is on a journey towards Citizenship, similar to Peter) and others looking for guidance on how to obtain PR or Citizenship status in the land of smiles.
Thank you for the site and the immense amount of work put into it!
@@griffo83 Excellent. That's fantastic news that you've found it helpful. Its why I put it together given there was so much misinformation out there about it. Good luck on your citizenship journey and great interview with Peter. Seems like a nice bloke!
Didn't even more Thailand had suburbs
Hi Adam, nice video
Anyone have a good search phrase for finding these companies that hire employees on behalf of foreign companies?
"Employer of Record Thailand" should get you on the way
@@griffo83 Yup that gave a bunch of useful results, thanks!
What park is this interview in?
Suan Luang Rama 9 park
@@exalhoa So beautiful and peaceful looking. Tx!
wish he would reveal real numbers.
Your voice is exactly like another Thailand RUclips guy
It’s his son.
I have home for rent in phitsanuloke quiet and cheap
I'm normally not critical of the guests on this channel, however, I have to say my peace and I hope Adam doesn't delete my comment. I find it rather shameful that Peter isn't fluent in Thai after living in Thailand for over 10 years! There is absolutely no excuse for him, especially knowing his Thai wife for over 3 years. This is a common attitude among people from first-world countries. The belief that English-speaking immigrants in Thailand expect the local Thais to adapt to their Western culture which includes speaking only in English. Peter should have been fluent in Thai by his second or third year if he had made an effort. It's great that he is now learning Thai but after 10 years, really???
There are Chinese who lived in America for 40 years and STILL can't speak English!
Thai isn't German or Spanish. Most people who try fail spectacularly.
Language is not like working out where you go to the gym and you improve. At a certain age it’s really difficult to learn from English to Thai. Just the way our brains work . And why is it shameful? That’s his prerogative.
@@gravel4164 - ok, I will agree with you that Thai is harder than Spanish and German but do you really think Peter made an effort in this 10+ years while in Thailand??? If I had 10 years to learn the dolphin or whale languages, Shamu and Flipper would be at my house for all you can eat sushi night! 🍣 Come on, don’t make excuses for him! He’s an intelligent young man with a Thai wife who he could practice Thai with everyday. It’s simply Western entitlement!
10 years is enough to learn a language no matter how difficult it is. He's really disrespectful to the locals if he's staying there that long. Age excuses can only go so far, unless if he's in 80s and older
Do one with Wealthy Expats
you can use AI to remove middle camera
Interesting. I’m gonna look around and try to find a good piece of software to do this… any in particular that you’d recommend?
@@adamparker21 ruclips.net/video/zYijTD_qtTE/видео.html
Well show you
What’s the job?
DevOps
Shout out to Thailer 😅
that Ontario accent boi
ภาษาไทยไม่ยากครับ 🙂 ผมเรียนภาษาไทยมา 10 เดือนแล้ว คิดว่าฝรั่งต้องเรียนรู้ครับ ผมไม่เคยอยู่ที่นั่นครับ 😂😂
For fun? Looks like they eat
What he does for fun?
I’m guessing it’s not exercise. 😂
Kids??
Did he have a long term girlfriend? Don't think he mentioned it.
This guy looks like he's never missed a meal
He’s in serious trouble. Imagine what his heart has to do to send blood through that gut
He could embrace thai lifestyle diet and exercise. Not to judge but many western men face the same issue as western women are non traditional.
Men who want a life leave western countries
if want quiet life Bangkok have last totally wrong place stay live, need move lot better city, about isan or north thailand have lot lot better live.
Northern Thailand has terrible air pollution during burning season every year
Knew for sure homie was a sysadmin
The interviewer's puny voice and ineffective follow up questions nearly made me turn off, but the Aussie guy is worth listening to.
This requirement for a bachelor's degree bothers me so much. Most successful people and entrepreneurs don't have these useless university papers. I would be surprised if you asked the driver of an expensive car here if they have that 'slave paper.'
Just means you had the luxury to spend a few years reading books and studying, some of us had to or wanted to get out there and get money. Many people have a degree but struggle to do the most simple stuff, there's a big difference between reading a book and being actually able to do the things involved. Let alone adapting your book learnt skills to the work environment and fitting in.
Everyone has one. Just because you are a dropout doesn’t mean the rest of the world is too
@@OrangutanPlan No, I am not a dropout. I am just capable of recognizing the scam. You, on the other hand, sound like a very compliant person eager to defend your masters
The degree shows that you have the knowledge needed in the field. The side projects show that you try using your degree knowledge in the real world. Once you get the degree and experience, then you are golden. I don't understand these people who view a degree as useless.
@@daoyaj08 While a degree shows you’ve got the basics down, and I want my doctor to be properly educated, many top-notch software developers, for example, learn on their own and pick up skills way beyond what school teaches. Schools just can't keep up with the fast-changing tech world. Whether to hire based on a degree or experience should be up to the company, not something the government decides. So not useless but should not be forced.
Ozempic
how can you not speak Thai after ten years ? very surprising. I knew Thai way before that, flying a drone at a temple ? do you have any respect at all ? I guess not looking at you.
Not Smart to fly a drone over a temple.....WTF was your wife? Why didn't she tell you to STOP!!!???
Sounds just like @chrisparker
they are both from canada, eh?
@@stevez5134totally!! I believe Chris is Adam’s uncle
do not talking shit to Thai people or local people if you wanna live here
I'm not scared of effeminate males!.
Sounds like a threat.
Indonesia is a much better place to live , the people aren't so easily offended like the fake smile thais
who is talking shit to local people in this?
Wow crazy timing!
I'm moving to the burbs, literally next week, outside of bangkok with my Thai wife, after 2 years in the hustle and bustle. I'm also a developer and my next move is to find a way into the Thai work culture. So really cool and useful insights!!
Nice!
So I have 20 years experience, but only the Associates degree that was required when I started my job 20 years ago.. ALSO a BS degree is not required at all in my field. Why is a BS degree so important? For me it would only be getting a bunch of filler classes to say I had the degree, which to me is a waste of time and money. I would love to morph my career into something more hybrid, like online with some on site. And the pay would not have to be 'Western" type. As long as I could afford to live well. Living in a place like this guy would be ideal, except I don't want to have a partner, not interested in getting married and dealing with all that. Any more tips for finding a job? The ONE website is okay, but there should be more resources.. since this guy has been there 10 years, I am assuming he doesn't really stay connected to the different resources for a job, or just doesn't want to give them up...
It comes down to what Immigration and the employer request unfortunately.
Peter did mention he had a friend with no degree, and that having experience ( > 5 years in your industry ) is considered favourably by immigration. If you have 20 YOE, I'd expect most thai employers to accept that in lieu of a degree AND immigration to not sweat about it.
Everyone's situation is different, in your case - I think you'd be fine. (I've worked and lived in Thailand many years and seen a few people sans degrees employed legally).
In terms of property like Peter's in/around bangkok or other parts of Thailand, rentals are always an option.
For purchasing a house, unfortunately the only legal way to do it (as foreigners cannot legally own land) is to be married to a thai or be a citizen.
There are... ways, however they are not legal, and I'll leave the risk vs reward calculation and the googling as an exercise to the reader.
In terms of job sources: The video's obviously been edited to keep it flowing and punchy - there may have been more advice that was cut.
Also, Peter works in IT, it'd be hard to give generic advice as there are specialist companies that cater to IT specifically - Gummy Bear recruitment for example, and giving advice that was too narrow would alienate some of the audience too, imo.
Which neighbourhood is it?
That dude needs some excersise