Emigration isn’t just about beautiful beaches, palm trees, and exotic scenery. In this video, I talk about 10 real downsides of living in Southeast Asia that almost every expat experiences. This isn’t an Instagram-perfect picture — it’s an honest, insider’s view.

I’ve been living abroad since 2011, during which I’ve experienced two major moves — first to Thailand, then to Cambodia. Over the years, I’ve gained a lot of experience: visa issues, cultural differences, adaptation, medical expenses, locals’ attitudes, and the reality of working abroad.

If you’re thinking about moving to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, or another Southeast Asian country, want to know the truth about life abroad, or are looking for an honest expat experience without filters — this video will be useful for you.

*Video navigation:*
01:10 Always have money for a visa
03:11 Healthcare in Southeast Asia
07:00 You never really know who you’re dealing with
08:53 Laws in Southeast Asia
11:00 Differences in mentality
13:55 Being away from family
15:26 Attitudes toward foreigners in SEA
17:35 Finding work in Asia is very difficult (or impossible)
20:26 Lack of Russian-language communication
22:46 You will never truly become “one of us”
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