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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. 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 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.

You’ve got to love him, he’s a character. Nice interview Ryan!

What an excellent video Ryan.
Paul seems genuinely happy with his life in Thailand with his Thai wife & doesn't care if people like him or not.
He has worked hard all his life & deserves to enjoy himself.
My gut feeling is Paul is a genuine guy who is the opposite to many foreign expats who consistently complain about life in Thailand.
What a great guy with a real passion for what lies ahead.
The funny part of the interview for me was his dislike for spicy food as personally I love the spicy food.
The bread 555 I also find it difficult to buy good bread in Thailand although it is possible.
Thanks Ryan & Paul for such a brilliant video.

Yer 18 stone and haven’t had a wash in three days! 😂😂

Love the backyard bar dream, though this is a good reminder that alcohol is a great servant but a terrible master

7:38 I just think she’s what a wife should be, which makes you the husband you should be

😊 well said, very well said 😊

He is way out with the fairies 🎉

What a cool guy and great character. You do come up with some excellent interviews, Ryan. Not everyone’s cup of tea but he’s living his dream and at the helm of his own ship. I love his journey through the cinema industry and he’s earned his dream. 🙏🙏🙏

This is why I love Thailand.. it's full of interesting characters..

People putting him down but I think he’s an honest genuine guy, maybe that’s what some don’t like but it’s refreshing, no bs.  However I do think with all the drinking and smoking he’ll suffer badly in the next ten years.

I live in eastern Roiet with no farangs around. I’m not a social person anymore but I wish someone like Paul lived near me. Someone with a positive attitude and interesting but I don’t drink every day.
Wish him the best

He sounds honest and straight up no bullshit

Your interviews are fantastic. Thanks for the Irish Pub in beautiful backyard.🙏💯👍🏕

He's an honest guy and I am sure he is the same with everybody.

Great how he knows what he wants, and does what he wants.......and helps others along the way. Good interview!

King Paul's little kingdom with a lovely queen Rose and King.... have a happy life guys!!

Everybody has to do what they think is right.   He's got a lot to say.   You may not be in tune with what he says,  but that doesn't mean the tune he's playing is wrong.  It may just be something different than you've been tuned to play along with.   PS,  Get a trio of big barn cats for that bar,   It'll keep the snakes out.   A dog doesn't have the reflexes that a cat does.   A dog will get tagged and hurt,  a cat will take a snake to the front door and lay it dead on the mat.

Id love to have some beers with the fella. What a top bloke

Yes lad!! Hail Hail! Have to come for a beer sometime!

Really enjoyed watching and listening to this happy guy! Beautiful couple! Both seem very easy going and generous and very happy to have each other. I likethe way he talks, so very positive about everything, wish them the very best of luck also for their future!!!