How This AMERICAN Got a 2nd Passport and Moved to THAILAND
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- This American (@mark-hanna) got a 2nd passport, sold everything and moved to Thailand. How did he do it? Find out in this video.
If you ever wonder what it's like to trade your Western life for a life in Bangkok, Thailand you need to hear Mark's story. He sold his house, his car, everything....packed up and moved to Asia. How did he do it? What Thai Visa did he get? Is he happy? This video will give you some insight into these questions and more.
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Ps put thai subtitles I believe will have alot thai ppl watching ur clip. Thank you
*கடவுள் அனைவருக்கும் கொடுப்பார் *:_ஆரோக்கியம் மற்றும் நல்ல மனநிலை_! 🥺🙏 மற்றும் நான் வேலை செய்கிறேன், எனது இலக்குக்கு 800 சந்தாதாரர்கள் உள்ளது 🥺😣 *உங்கள் அம்மா ஆரோக்கியமாக இருக்க விரும்புகிறேன்*
Most of us Thai people welcome everyone. This is everyone's home. Please love and take care of it like your own home. Welcome everyone to be happy throughout your stay in Thailand.
I believe some of the kindest friendliest people in the world are Thai 🇹🇭 ❤
Yes, we welcome everybody.
This is a very nice thing to say! I just came back from Thailand and i'm going again in August. I can't wait
This is everyone's home?????...... untill your thai wife/girlfriend take all your money because you don't own the land your house is built on hahahaah
💙💯
Sold everything and moved from US to Thailand 7 years ago. Never regretted it for a minute! Agree with everything this guy says. Best move I ever made in my life. Amazing how good common sense is so uncommon. Enjoy your channel.
I did it 21 years ago. Never looked back EVEN ONCE! Even though I had a good-paying job, great extended family and nice home back there.
Fortunately your a Boomer who had assets to sell thanks to the economy and empire you inherited from your parents. Y’all didn’t pass it on though you kept it for yourselves and jumped ship like a bunch of rats
We are a family of four who sold everything we owned in Texas last year and moved to Bangkok. No regrets from any of us!
I’m thinking about doing the same with my family of 4 too? But I’m only 44 yrs old, what can I do to manipulate the visa?
@@nagrain we put the kids in a private school, they got ed visas, and then they sponsored us as guardians
I am also in TX. I can’t wait to get to the point where I am retired, so I can go back to my birth country.
After watching RWFU during the Global situation, I too sold everything and moved to Koh Samui. I appreciate your channel and the wonderful tips you gave me to make my move here easier. I couldnt be happier with my choice and I hope to thank you in person the next time you come to Koh Samui.
*கடவுள் அனைவருக்கும் கொடுப்பார் *:_ஆரோக்கியம் மற்றும் நல்ல மனநிலை_! 🥺🙏 மற்றும் நான் வேலை செய்கிறேன், எனது இலக்குக்கு 800 சந்தாதாரர்கள் உள்ளது 🥺😣 *உங்கள் அம்மா ஆரோக்கியமாக இருக்க விரும்புகிறேன்*
Well done Joy! I have been going to Koh Samui since 2000. I love Samui but still couldn't migrate over. Hopefully someday soon! It's pure paradise.
Well done Joy! I have been going to Koh Samui since 2000. I love Samui but still couldn't migrate over. Hopefully someday soon! It's pure paradise.
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Wow! Awesome!!
I have to ask you, what do you do for work?
ขอบคุณที่ให้เกียรติประเทศไทย
Thanks, Chris Parker for your love to show how we (Thai) have friendships with people around the world. Welcome to Thailand. See the 11th minute.
ขอบคุณที่รักประเทศเรา ❤ Thank you for love Thailand.
INTERNATIONAL country, Thailand. Not only your country.
@@insightwisdom7022 nope. It’s our country but guests are welcome to visit
In the EU, the same kind of madness like in the US is going on. I believe Thailand is currently one of the most secure and free places to live globally.
*கடவுள் அனைவருக்கும் கொடுப்பார் *:_ஆரோக்கியம் மற்றும் நல்ல மனநிலை_! 🥺🙏 மற்றும் நான் வேலை செய்கிறேன், எனது இலக்குக்கு 800 சந்தாதாரர்கள் உள்ளது 🥺😣 *உங்கள் அம்மா ஆரோக்கியமாக இருக்க விரும்புகிறேன்*
Haha. It's a military dictatorship that has revolutions every few years. Far from secure and free.
Please don't come to Thailand and ruin it like you did in the west. Respect the customs, rules and regulations, their culture and the people.
@@Sk-qp7ql Brazil is a violent country , too many shootings and guns in Brazil , how is this better?
Lets wait and see. Next election is coming . 😬😬
Love this bloke ❤.....embodies everything that made me decide to move to Thailand.
How do you like it so far? I’m thinking of moving to Pattaya, going to go for 2 weeks this year and see if I like it since I work remote.
@Roboute Guilliman Been here for 5 years after leaving Australia. I have never regretted my decision for a better life away from the west. Thai people are so relaxed and friendly, so it made the transition to live here very easy.......and the food is fantastic and cheap.
Hi Chris, you are currently Thai ambassador. I'm so happy to see you channel. Thanks
Thank you Chris, for interviewing me on your channel. Without me watching your channel, I seriously doubt that I would be based in Thailand. It only took me 2 years to buy you that beer. Now that I might get a little RUclips exposure, I will be posting additional videos that will dive deeper into the step-by-step process of citizenship by investment. My channel's goal is Live, Learn, Earn, Prosper. Good Karma and Good Times to all.🙂
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As a Thai, we’re happy that you’re here :) welcome!!!
@@alesiah9452 Thank you so much.
@@scissor222 "Land of Smiles" is no exaggeration. Thank you for watching.
Good on you Mark! Well done! I moved to Asia 20 years ago (currently in BKK for past 12) and still love it.
Love the advice on Dreams. I moved to Thailand in October 2022 and am here to stay.
I wish you happiness in Thailand forever.
I am totally agree with Mark. I just moved back to Thailand after 15 years in U. S and I realized that I was not belong there. Some bad people use their systems to bias me and my husband. I felt like I didn’t deserve it. BTW, welcome to Thailand 🇹🇭
Just go on living well. Those who bash you know nothing.
@@mariatolentino4516 Thanks -- If I cared about what others say, I would not put myself out there in RUclips land. @Mark-Hanna
Thank you for watching - Andrew Henderson coined the phrase "Go Where You Are Treated Best" so I cannot claim it, but I can live by that creed. @Mark-Hanna
Thailand has very good value in term of quality for money, it is not cheapest place but hard to find in other places that have the same quality at this price.
I can believe this! Thanks for your comment!
Mark, you are the sweetest gentleman ever!! I wish you have the most joy and most fulfilling life in my beloved country!🙏❤️🇹🇭
Thank you for your kind words. @Mark-Hanna
I finally made it to Paradise also known as Thailand. Crazy how much has changed, better transportation options, SRT to Don Mueng Airport, new extended BTS line, new MRT lines, what more can one ask for? Something around each corner. Great video Chris.
Happy for you 🙏 I miss Bangkok, I was there in 2006. Any tips on on staying there permanently without getting married, running a business or an elite visa? I know infinite border runs aren't a thing anymore. There's always teaching English for those that qualify but I'm curious if you know of anything else for an average Joe. Thanks!
Wow! I love this gentleman's upbeat attitude and positive outlook on life! All the best :)
Upbeat? This guy was nothing but bitter.
@@mblitchbitter? He was just keeping it real.
You can do anything on this planet if you have money ,this guy clearly has money , how he made it is his business, he left the USA because he does not have to pay taxes on his Huge lump sum, a new passport for 130.000 , most folks would not save that in a lifetime .
Mark is totally right about Thai people thay are so nice the world could learn a lot about there way of life and may we wouldn’t fight so much
Land of Smiles. @Mark-Hanna
No nicer than anywhere else lol. Have good and bad people everywhere 😂
Thank you for visiting our Thailand. Hope you enjoy your stay in Thailand from Thai people. 🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭
👍👍❤🇹🇭
Thai has another meaning that is freedom, so another meaning of Thailand is the land of freedom. Cheers 🍻
But if he says anything negative about the Thai Royal goverment like he does about US gov - he'll be arrested real quick 😂
I sold everything and moved from the US to Thailand with 3 suitcases a little more than 10 years ago.
I'm still here and did a decent job of planning.
However, Mark Hanna really did it right and is a much better planner than I was.
Do you still pay US taxes?
Welcome to thailand M. MARK HANNA ประเทศไทยยินดีต้อนรับครับ 🙏 ขอให้คุณมีความสุขในประเทศไทยครับ🇹🇭❤❤👍👍✌✌
The difference in politeness between BKK and NYC is incredible
Chris & Mike, thanks for sharing this wonderful chatting with us. It is truly inspired me a lot. Have a nice weekend
What a great guy. I can relate to everything he says.
Dude seems like a nice guy to hang out with. Cheers. Guy knows time is the most valuable asset
Thank you so much your video for sharing a good thing in Thailand to people all over the world.
Happy to hear you love being in Thailand. It is very common that young Thai people are helpful to older people. That is how Thai children are raised. Welcome to Thailand, my beloved country!
Thanks for watching -- @Mark-Hanna. subscribe for more
Thank you for choosing Thailand 🇹🇭 ❤
Thank you for being such a welcoming country! 🇹🇭 ❤ Planning to move to (most likely) Thailand in future 🇹🇭 ❤
I'm goal that you are happy in Thailand. Hope you have a good time here. Love from Thailand 🇹🇭
I love that guy. Honest, straight forward and funny. I wish him all the best and a great time in Thailand.
Thank you so much. @Mark-Hanna
Love this guy……dudes all personality. Great outlook on life.
The guys a fricken Moron
What does st Lucia passport has anything to do with Tailand?
Well, Welcome to Thailand! You probably won't get to hear "Oh Mcdonald had a farm" anymore, but the Thai national anthem will serve you at 8.00 am and at 6.00 pm daily. I'm a citizen of Thailand who had lived in the US for 24 years. Funny thing the first item I owned in the US is a Glock 23. One day I thought I had seen enough of the US so I returned home. Many of my American friends have moved to Thailand for their retirement, and most of them now reside in Pattaya and Phuket. They all said they wanted to have a peaceful life. Well I think they've got it.
Sawatdee krub Rojer 🙏 I would love some advice from someone like you.
Just a quick background I'm from California, hold a Bachelor's Degree, in my late 30s, and am interested in teaching English in Thailand. I visited the Land of Smiles back in 2006 and I miss it. My plan is to stay long term or even permanently. I can't afford an elite visa, and marriage is not on the horizon.
Do you suppose it's possible to arrive in BKK with just a few thousand and securing a cheap apartment (~$300) and surviving off $1k USD teaching English? I don't drink alcohol or party, but I know much of my spending would be cheap street foods and coffee.
Is it commonplace to begin teaching English initially but then move onto other ventures like business or E-commerce later on? I just like the idea of long term because coming back what be daunting considering the rising costs. California in my opinion is becoming uninhabitable for everyday earners.
Thank you 🙏
You're hitting the big time Chris. This interview was featured on Top News Live - which you can also find on RUclips
This video is the fastest 15 minutes EVER. So informative and entertaining. Have a good life in Thailand, Mark. We welcome you. 👍❤
PS. The girl helping you treated you like you're one of her elderly members of her family. We hope other people do the same too.
Mark sure is a character greater than life. Loved it!
Fellow St. Lucian here. Our closest embassy is in Taiwan. I contacted them for some paperwork and they guided me to contact the ministry in Castries directly. So yes, FedEx or DHL and all paperwork was done. The only hassle is their banking system if you don't have a US bank account but it's not impossible.
Cool -- In 4 years I will need to renew my passport --- good to know. @Mark-Hanna
@@MarkHanna1Take better contact the embassy in Taiwan and ask if they can do passports. Keep in mind paperwork can take its time.
Not actually sure what the 2nd passport has got to do with moving Thailand, unless I’m missing something. The US passport gives more benefits than other countries (e.g. business formation). Would have been better off using the money for a 20 year elite visa
A visa does not over ride your governments passport. If your government wants you to return to your country he will force you to return by cancelling your passport. He is concerned the US government will cancel passports in the event of the ensuing destabilization and wars happening around the world. Holding different passports and aligning with more peaceful nations won't affect any restrictions to future movement out of the US....very smart move if you ask me but if you trust what your government is doing to you then go ahead and only hold one passport
You're 100% right. St. Lucians can't even travel to Thailand without a visa like US citizens can. Now that he's there though, he can go to the US consulate and renounce his US citizenship and live in Thailand as a free St. Lucian! The US will not allow 'stateless' people to renounce.
There’s a lot of benefits, that’s why I got saint lucia citizenship as well, but in his case an elite visa would have been better.
If you aren’t renouncing and plan to live in one country primarily like he seems to want to then it’s not really a must to pay for citizenship. But I mean it sounds like money isn’t a big issue for him, so if it makes him feel safer and more secure then I’m sure it was worth it…but he shoulda got an elite as well.
Probably no benefit. Sounds like he is a tin foil head conspiracy theorist. Definitely a republican.
Basically what he as done, well he is in Thailand now, but what he saying is for any reasons the US bans its citizens from travelling anywhere or the USA loses relationships with any country like Thailand. He can still travel there because he as citizens ship with a Caribbean country too so he would use that passport he doesn't actually have thai passport.
I so enjoyed this video. Great guy. I spent 2 months in thailand and fell in love with culture, people & food
Thailand is most beautiful place in this world ! Me and my family planing to move there soon too , Thailand is beautiful. ❤
On behalf of the Thai people, I would like to welcome all good foreigners with great pleasure.❤❤❤
ดีใจทีเห็นพวกคุณมีความสุข😊
Chris, I've gotta tell ya... I've always enjoyed your posts, those about sunny sandy beaches, and those featuring Thai street food and condo & resort living options. Your decision to include your lovely wife, your parents and your nephew really adds a nice personal touch. All as good as, but most better than the others out there in Thai blogger land. THIS one, however I believe is the clip I appreciate the most. It's hearing the truth spoken by a man who took that leap, and who was kind enough to sit and tell us his experiences, practically laying out a road map that leads us to the paradise that is Thailand. You Sir, are on to something bigger than all the rest, those tourist bloggers wo hit and run, and the other ones who have seemed to run out of any new material to share, who are now blogging from other Asian countries. From one Canucklehead to another... Thank You for what you do, and for the way you do it ! Cheers (Hope to make it to paradise to book a Chiang Mai tour in November)
This may be one of my favorite comments I have read on this video. -- There are so many stories behind the stories in Thailand. Thanks for watching -- @Mark-Hanna. subscribe for more
Sweet guy! Happy to see him happy where he is
Don't have much to sell, but even more inspired to start my life in Thailand after University. Going to be a really tough 6 months until then. Got to stay there 5 months last year while studying abroad and fell in love. Thank you for the great content as always and thank you for sharing your story Mark.
I'm an American and moving there (On Nut) in July for all the same reasons you speak of. I've visited twice in the past 3 years. Can't wait! Love BKK
Hi, Chris we love your videos. My husband, who recently sold his dental practice, and I just finished building a house in Hua Hin. We are moving to Thailand because of the people and culture. We would love to meet you and your wife sometime.
Welcome to Hua Hin ka
ไม่รู้ว่าน้องวัยรุ่นบนรถไฟฟ้าเป็นใคร แต่น้องทำให้เมืองไทยน่ารัก รวมทั้งน้องพนักงานร้านคอมฯด้วย ขอบคุณครับ
Thailand is a really cool country for those who love the culture and people (which I do). Always good to visit first before buying any real estate or making other long term plans.
Hi 👋 You seem to have experience living in Thailand and I'd like to know your thoughts if possible.
Just a quick background I'm from California, hold a Bachelor's Degree, in my late 30s, and am interested in teaching English in Thailand. I visited the Land of Smiles back in 2006 and I miss it. My plan is to stay long term or even permanently. I can't afford an elite visa, and marriage is not on the horizon.
Do you suppose it's possible to arrive in BKK with just a few thousand and securing a cheap apartment (~$300) and surviving off $1k USD teaching English? I don't drink alcohol or party, but I know much of my spending would be cheap street foods and coffee.
Is it commonplace to begin teaching English initially but then move onto other ventures like business or E-commerce later on? I just like the idea of long term because coming back what be daunting considering the rising costs. California in my opinion is becoming uninhabitable for everyday earners.
Thank you 🙏
Wow, love this guy you interviewed, great man with a wonderful attitude. Welcome to Thailand.
Such kind words -- Thank You and Thanks for watching --- I am working on a Nomad Capitalist - Andrew Henderson Review of my experience with him ... @nomadcapitalist He is a wealth of information with over 1000 videos on RUclips. |
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This is a very informative video!
Thank you Chris and Mark!
I feel good that you talk about Thailand
Thanks a lot
welcome everyone enter Thailand Thank you for liking Thailand. wish you happiness❤🇹🇭
ขอบคุณมาก
@@mark-hanna Every country has good and bad people. Thailand Believe that if you love Thailand Thai people will love you too. My name is New. I'm in Chonburi. Welcome you.🇹🇭❤️
ประเทศไทย มีทั้งดี และ ไม่ดี ขอให้คุณ ทุกคนพบเจอแต่สิ่งดี ๆ มีคนรัก ❤️ ขอบคุณที่รัก เข้าใจ ประเทศไทย กราบ 🙏🏼✨LEO 🍻 หมดแก้วววว 😂😂
just seeing this now....thanks so much!!
Thank you. As a person who lives in Bangkok, I really enjoy watching this.
Welcome and I hope, he have good feelings for each other in Thailand.
I like this guy! My American brother from the other coast. I was smiling and laughing through the whole thing. See you there!
Best advice "Go where you are treated well"
Enjoyed hearing Mark's story and the positive vibe. Catchy tune at the end :) Look forward to visiting (and scoping out a move to) Thailand later this year. Thanks for the great interview! 😍🥰👍
He is smart for treating the security crew with food there. They don’t forget that. Goes a long way.
Thanks for watching and the kind words -- @Mark-Hanna. subscribe for more
I've watched hundreds of videos about retiring to many different countries. This has to be my favorite one yet. I am rolling. Entertaining and insightful. Thank you both.
Wow, thank you!
I did similar, 24 and visited Thailand when I was 19 the first time, currently living in Chiangmai and also did the Saint Lucia citizenship program.
I ended up giving my us citizenship up though, and started working helping others with the process to get second citizenships and generally life globally.
Great vid as always Chris 🙏
Too young to decide to live in the country not birthplace, anyway, of your choice. Why not try different ones other than Thailand.
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@@insightwisdom7022 I've been to over a dozen countries for 3-6mo+ ea, Thailand has the best balance of quality of life for the price, friendliness, and access to goods, general lifestyle, etc.
I'll likely move to another place, or travel a bit once my Muay Thai training/visa is finished, but I'll definitely be back. Only thing I don't like about Thailand is the timezone; it's horrible if you are involved in Finance & Consulting like I am.
ว๊าว ข่าวไวมากเลย(ช่องทีวี ปกติก็มีข่าวอเมริกันคนนี้) เท่าที่สัมภาษณ์ยากเหมือนกันนะขั้นตอนในการย้ายมา ขอบคุณมากคริส
Man I am a lawyer (not immigration) and I never heard of this stuff with St Lucia. . Interesting passport scenario. Fascinating story - I am putting this under consideration. I so randomly stumbled upon this video - that you for sharing this story.
Always check you right of blood, ancestry,,,,, example my Grandfather is from Italy I am eligible to get a passport,,,,,another one and way cheaper then $100, 000 the D7 from Portugal just have to show an I come of around $800 usd and after 5 years apply for citizenship,,,2nd passport and once you have can live/work anywhere in the EU
Great story, love his energy. Wish him all the best💪💪
Hundred percent the western world as gone to shit I've been in Thailand for just over a month now but I've been back and forth many times I speak read and write thai so it's easy for me here hundred percent agree the food is amazing here and everyone is so friendly so so easy to make new friends
❤❤❤ I love you 😊😅
I'm floored. PURE GOLD. And I'm not even halfway through yet....Words can't express my thanks!
Awesome interview!
I did it, moved here November 18 2021, and love it.
Congratulations -- It is wonderful here in Bangkok. - Thanks for watching --- I am working on a Nomad Capitalist - Andrew Henderson Review of my experience with him ... @nomadcapitalist He is a wealth of information with over 1000 videos on RUclips. |
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What a very interesting perspective. A slightly different video compared to the others. Thanks for the variety Khun Chris.
Thanks for watching and commenting. @Mark-Hanna
Great video! I'm British, moved to the USA in 2009. In 2022 I quit my job, sold all my stuff and moved to Phuket. 😀😀😀😀
Coming to Thailand in two days for the first time. Your channel played a big part in my decision. I am even thinking of full time living in Southeast Asia.
Best of luck to you -- Thanks for watching -- @Mark-Hanna. subscribe for more
Be prepared for the onslaught.
I just spent 7 months chilling in Thailand.. super fun, I’d stay longer but the visa stuff got annoying.
Mr.Mark,you seen very since. Thank you for the good feelings Thai people give you.
Thanks for the kind words. @Mark-Hanna
Mark said it perfectly, " I was sick of the West". Great video and excellent interview!!
Hahaha Mark's a hoot! Love that laugh when you asked him if he would ever experience the same customer service in Florida...😂. Also, some top life tips from Mark!
Wonderful video again Chris, thanks Mark! I was already in the process for moving to Thailand in next 2 years from now. This video motivates me to get it done even sooner!
🇺🇸 CIA, NSA, and Mi6 are in Thailand to destabilize the country for war against China. Get ready to move back home! It's coming by 2025 fur major changes in Thailand.
Come on over and I'll buy you a beer too.
Love this you guys 😊
Guys,👍 sure gets to the point. Awesome interview. 🎉
Facinating; a cpmpasionite story with humour and insight. Fact, the first time that wetraveled to BangkokI felt like we were in Jason Bourne movie dodging the Motor cycles that were racing on the sidwalks. It's not always crazy, but is is always as crazy as you want it to be.
Thank you for the comment so true the town is never sleeping. @Mark-Hanna to subscribe for more
Thank you and enjoy your time 🎉🎉welcome to Thailand 🇹🇭 😊😊
Very inspiring story. I'm likely to follow Mark's example.
A lot of precious advice from Mr.Mark in this video. Thanks.
Oh yeah Mark is awesome. I reckon he understands the agenda at play in this world we are in. The whole world is a stage but yeah people like Mark are my kind. Totally authentic. Nice guy.
Thanks for watching and for the kind comment. @Mark-Hanna
@@mark-hanna no probs. I've just subbed to your channel. I'll keep up with your vids. Cheers
@@sjboo75 Thank you for the sub ---
เป็นสัมภาษณ์ที่ดีมากค่ะ ได้ความรู้และน่ารักทั้งคนถาม คนตอบเลย คุณลุงน่ารักจัง
so true: "it's just better to be nice" Love that!
Interesting to know the process. I'm from St. Lucia
Greetings from kyrgyzstan
Great video I like & agree with Mark about the US. I am heading to Thailand soon as well! Thanks for making this one.
Welcome. Sawasdee kub 🙏🏼
This is a great informative interview
This guy is nuts. I’ve been in Thailand for 8 years and every time I go back to the states I’m amazed at how friendly everyone is. Possibly because I’m not in a right wing media vacuum, or possibly because I’m in California. I’m happy he’s happy to have paid over $100K for a passport from some island that will do nothing for him that a US passport won’t do.
Sometimes its hard to accept criticism. In USA, patriotism used to traditionally come from the right, but I see it from the left now too which is weird. You live in California for instance, but as someone that grew up there, it might have some nice things, but you're still paying a fortune for healthcare, and still part of the same sprawling empire that the rest of USA is a part of. Same government that saw fit to invade and bomb Iraq, Libya, or steal Syria's oil right now (not sure how that is even legal). For me personally, I want to live in a neutral country not involved in so many negative things.
@@stevens1041 Are you an American? Unless you give up your citizenship it's still your country. I'm living in Thailand but that doesn't mean the Thai government is my government, the US government is. Sure the US government has done shitty things but we've also done good things. Like the guy in the video, he left the US because of the Keystone pipeline? The thinking like that is just goofy. And the thing is he's still an American, he can't run away from that.
A lot of what the right consider patriotism is actually old confederate ideas from the post civil war era, a bunch of sore losers. Patriotism in America has been hijacked by the maga movement. There are even politicians on the far right openly calling for secession, and they consider themselves patriots 😂. Things were much better and more balanced 30-40 years ago.
@@TheRDMagee Hi 👋 I apologize in advance as my question is off topic here.
Just a quick background I'm from California, hold a Bachelor's Degree, in my late 30s, and am interested in teaching English in Thailand. I visited the Land of Smiles back in 2006 and I miss it. My plan is to stay long term or even permanently. I can't afford an elite visa, and marriage is not on the horizon.
Do you suppose it's possible to arrive in BKK with just a few thousand and securing a cheap apartment (~$300) and surviving off $1k USD teaching English? I don't drink alcohol or party, but I know much of my spending would be cheap street foods and coffee.
Is it commonplace to begin teaching English initially but then move onto other ventures like business or E-commerce later on? I just like the idea of long term because coming back what be daunting considering the rising costs. California in my opinion is becoming uninhabitable for everyday earners.
I would love to hear your feedback since you have recent and extensive experience there. Thank you 🙏
So he’s nuts because he has a different approach to life than you? He did mention that the US is divided and your first opinion of him proved his point. And he must be right wing if you disagree with him yeah?
Thank you Mark for sharing your ifestyle in Thailand. Learning culture and pay upmost respect to people ...that's how u have the best retirement life that you choose to be. Thank you for great ep interview 🙏
He has treated the same surrounding people well, the he get good things back, good karma.
Just got back from Thailand, Vietnam and Tokyo. It's very tempting to make the move. If our kids worked in Asia, we'd be gone in a second.
Just came across this video and Mark is right, go live your best life where you are wanted
Lovely story. Loved watching this. Mark is a legend!
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Got my St Kitts plan B already. Actually waiting to renounce my US one to gain a lot more financial freedom.
Horrible idea, I also have St. Kitts but you do NOT want to renounce currently one of the MOST powerful passports. Me personally I use one of my 3 passports when traveling that has the better benefit in the country but renouncing your US Citizenship isn't the best move regardless how stupid our government, as once you do it - there is no turning back UNLESS you wanna run though the Mexican border (Bad joke?)
I have an Antiguan ppt and am also considering renouncing US. I'm working on European ppt that would replace it. Good luck!
@@breezyrelaxation I'm not trying to offend you, but you have no idea. This guy is talking about financial freedom. More likely he's talking about taxes and as we all know, USA is one of the very few countries that taxes your worldwide income, even when living abroad. I know there's an exemption limit and you only need to tax the difference, but the difference between territorial taxes in Thailand on worldwide income (= 0) and the USA is pretty much the normal tax rate. And US has a lot of limits when it comes to banking worldwide. Pretty much every bank asks if you're an US resident which mostly results in not receiving the bank account. European passports in general are far more powerful than than an US one. And Japan, Singapore, South Korea etc. have much better passports. But it all depends. US gives you a lot of opportunities but not really abroad.
@@multa7053 Your not offended, you just sound you lad the education or know how to talk about this. Your focus is on the common things the average person that doesn't leave their house knows. Do what you gotta do, but giving up a 1st world citizenship for some other country or some place like Thailand is a stupid idea.
Best of luck to you and your oddly poor decisions
@@multa7053 The idea also of giving up citizenship and you talking about the other ones that are better, sure..But the process to get legal residence or citizenship to those is almost null if not years.
Taiwan offers a 5 year program which is one of the few in Asia, Here in Thailand there is a long term buy in resident program, Japan is STARTING to offer more than marriage.
Ether way, I really think you miss understand the power of a passport, it's not about how many countries it allows you. To renounce a citizenship from a nation that controls the global dollar and trade also having large impact globally is no good
And for tax reasons makes no sense, you are STILL taxed 5 to 7 years after you renounce and that tax per Obama admin ONLY affects those 124k + a year meaning if you are an English teacher in Thailand you are NOT paying US Tax....
I get this guy's logic sure and he sounds like he has a lot more than the adverage do but to dump the US passport is stupid
and what are you going to change it to? EU? That'd dumb, seriously it is
To an Asian Nation, even dumber as most run under the umbrella of communism.
There is a HUGE difference between running and improving, I see what this guy did and good for him but I also see the flaws in the logic.
This comments are talking about dropping US Citizenship, he kept his and has a plan B, this is logically way smarter.
Per example and I also gloat it when it comes up because its funny, as a US Citizen that I am, I have a Switzerland bank account.
It isn't loaded with millions but I have it, and it's fun. It's also under my St. Knitts passport/residence
When I travel SE Asia I use my Thailand residence, when I go about South America I use my American passport as we get 6 month visa stamps for free.
ether way dropping the US Citizenship is stupid, even the rich of the rich do NOT do this, they plan B it but never DROP plan A...
Ether way not offended at all, I just find that most lack education of this process, it's purpose, and the values of it.
This guy in Thailand seems to have figured it out for the most part, but the idea of "Running" never solves problems ether
I got my Plan B back in the Obama Era after getting out of the Military, Obama was a Trash president focusing on global problems and how many bathrooms we can put in a Target, so I got a back up...
Wow! Excellent share! It certainly good for thought & Mark sure seems like a great guy! Thanks for sharing !
A bit too much worrying and planning for 10 years of life left. But we all need to occupy ourselves and this challenge seemed to make him happy. A lot to be said about being happy and living longer🤷♂️
Ten years? Have you seen him?
Statistically at his age with morbid obesity he has about six and a half years left. Glad he's happy