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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 1H 15M

I Moved to Thailand: Here's What Actually Happened || AARON SHAW (E175)

from Fruiting Body Podcast (Phuket, Thailand) · host Brendan O'Neill

🌏 Thinking about moving to Thailand?Watch this before you make the decision.In this episode, Aaron Shaw shares the real experience of living in Thailand as a foreigner — from culture shock and adapting to Thai life, to building a business in Thailand and understanding the reality of expat life.If you're considering relocating to Thailand, working remotely here, starting a business, or beginning a new chapter abroad, this conversation covers what most people don’t tell you about moving overseas.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We cover:🌏 What living in Thailand is actually like💼 Starting and running a business in Thailand💰 Cost of living and financial realities🧠 Mindset shifts required for expat life⚖️ Discipline, long-term thinking, and risk👍 Common mistakes people make when moving to ThailandThis isn’t a travel vlog. It’s an honest discussion about what it takes to successfully move to Thailand and build a stable life here.Whether you’re planning to move to Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, or anywhere else in Thailand, this episode gives you perspective before making a life-changing move.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------👇 Comment below:What’s your biggest concern about moving to Thailand?Like 👍 Subscribe 🔔 for more real conversations about living abroad, entrepreneurship, and expat life in Thailand.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#MovingToThailand #LivingInThailand #ThailandExpat #ExpatLifeThailand #RelocateToThailand #ThailandLifestyle #LifeInThailand #ThailandBusiness #ThailandCostOfLiving #MoveAbroad #LivingAbroad #ThailandPodcast #Fruitingbodypodcast🍄FRUITING BODY MUSHROOM'S SUPPLEMENTS ▼▸ https://fruitingbody.co.th/🙏THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS :)▸ SUBSCRIBE  |  https://www.youtube.com/c/FruitingBodyPodcast🎧AUDIO VERSIONS ▼▸SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/7jmBtVQ7cRzV1vQiearseH ▸APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/fruiting-body-phuket-podcast/id1586653000🔥OUR GUESTS SOCIAL▼▸Making It Happen In Thailand | https://www.youtube.com/@UC2vO2FXpKDOQA2hn4qiQKiQ ⏳TIMESTAMPS ▼0:00 — Aaron’s Background3:18 — Why Thailand?6:42 — First Culture Shock10:15 — Early Struggles14:02 — Adapting to Thailand17:36 — Starting From Zero21:04 — First Business Moves24:28 — Hard Lessons Learned28:10 — Expat Reality Check31:55 — Discipline & Routine35:20 — Handling Setbacks38:44 — Relationships Abroad42:05 — Money & Risk45:40 — Expat Mistakes49:18 — Long-Term Vision52:30 — Advice for Moving55:12 — Growth & Perspective58:10 — Defining Success1:01:05 — Final Reflections1:04:30 — Connect with Aaron

🌏 Thinking about moving to Thailand?Watch this before you make the decision.In this episode, Aaron Shaw shares the real experience of living in Thailand as a foreigner — from culture shock and adapting to Thai life, to building a business in Thailand and understanding the reality of expat life.If you're considering relocating to Thailand, working remotely here, starting a business, or beginning a new chapter abroad, this conversation covers what most people don’t tell you about moving overseas.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------We cover:🌏 What living in Thailand is actually like💼 Starting and running a business in Thailand💰 Cost of living and financial realities🧠 Mindset shifts required for expat life⚖️ Discipline, long-term thinking, and risk👍 Common mistakes people make when moving to ThailandThis isn’t a travel vlog. It’s an honest discussion about what it takes to successfully move to Thailand and build a stable life here.Whether you’re planning to move to Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, or anywhere else in Thailand, this episode gives you perspective before making a life-changing move.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------👇 Comment below:What’s your biggest concern about moving to Thailand?Like 👍 Subscribe 🔔 for more real conversations about living abroad, entrepreneurship, and expat life in Thailand.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#MovingToThailand #LivingInThailand #ThailandExpat #ExpatLifeThailand #RelocateToThailand #ThailandLifestyle #LifeInThailand #ThailandBusiness #ThailandCostOfLiving #MoveAbroad #LivingAbroad #ThailandPodcast #Fruitingbodypodcast🍄FRUITING BODY MUSHROOM'S SUPPLEMENTS ▼▸ https://fruitingbody.co.th/🙏THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS :)▸ SUBSCRIBE  |  https://www.youtube.com/c/FruitingBodyPodcast🎧AUDIO VERSIONS ▼▸SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/7jmBtVQ7cRzV1vQiearseH ▸APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/fruiting-body-phuket-podcast/id1586653000🔥OUR GUESTS SOCIAL▼▸Making It Happen In Thailand | https://www.youtube.com/@UC2vO2FXpKDOQA2hn4qiQKiQ ⏳TIMESTAMPS ▼0:00 — Aaron’s Background3:18 — Why Thailand?6:42 — First Culture Shock10:15 — Early Struggles14:02 — Adapting to Thailand17:36 — Starting From Zero21:04 — First Business Moves24:28 — Hard Lessons Learned28:10 — Expat Reality Check31:55 — Discipline & Routine35:20 — Handling Setbacks38:44 — Relationships Abroad42:05 — Money & Risk45:40 — Expat Mistakes49:18 — Long-Term Vision52:30 — Advice for Moving55:12 — Growth & Perspective58:10 — Defining Success1:01:05 — Final Reflections1:04:30 — Connect with Aaron

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