Beyond Borders - Kevin's Journey from Korea to Koh Phangan, Thailand

Worlds Collide The Podcast about moving abroad

In this eye-opening episode of Worlds Collide, we delve into the life of Kevin, a seasoned globe-trotter who has found his current haven in the sun-drenched landscapes of Thailand. With a history of living in a staggering 14 countries, Kevin's story is a tapestry of cultural assimilation and the art of making anywhere feel like home.

Kevin's journey takes us from the bustling streets of Bangkok, where he transitioned from an intern to a full-time hotel manager, to the serene shores of a remote Thai island. He opens up about the initial cultural shock, the challenges of managing a team in a new country, and the pivot from hospitality to software engineering that now allows him to embrace a remote working lifestyle.

Listeners will be transported to the vibrant and sometimes chaotic life in Thailand, from navigating traffic in Bangkok to the reckless abandon of tourists on scooters. Kevin also shares his strategies for building a community of friends in new places and how his unique upbringing has shaped his adaptability and thirst for change.

Whether you're an expat, a digital nomad, or simply a wanderlust-filled soul, Kevin's insights into the nuances of Thai life, the complexities of identity, and the allure of new horizons will captivate and inspire. For more stories of lives intertwined with the fabric of different cultures, reach out to us at [e-mail], or join our engaging community on Instagram @worldscollidepod.

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Keywords: Thailand, Bangkok, Expat Life, Remote Island Living, Cultural Shock, Software Engineering, Hospitality Industry, Remote Working, Community Building, Travel, Global Citizen, Cultural Assimilation, Digital Nomad, Transition, Adaptability, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Personal Growth, Cultural Exploration, Expatriate Challenges, International Living, Adventure, Moving Abroad, Thai Culture, Quality of Life, Safety, Traffic in Bangkok, Tourist Behavior, Starting Over, Cultural Identity, Work Visa, Tourism Visa, Border Run, Living in Koh Phangan,

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(00:00) Worlds Collide is a podcast where I talk to people living abroad

(01:10) My guest is Kevin, and he lives currently in Thailand

(02:39) You're currently on a remote island away from the mainland

(03:43) So where are you from originally and what brought you to Thailand

(05:23) All right, so what were all the countries that you lived in

(06:29) Recently Thailand has been feeling like home for you

(07:43) You applied for an internship in Thailand and now you're working remotely

(11:04) How was settling in back in Bangkok after you finished in Switzerland

(12:23) Did you have a place to live right away? Yes. Right. So, uh, before I actually came to Switzerland,

(12:55) Making friends in Bangkok started with becoming friends with coworkers

(13:37) Every time I travel, everyone automatically associates me to be a local

(16:05) Learning Thai was mostly by communicating with colleagues, who are mostly Thai

(19:28) There was definitely a culture shock when you first went to Thailand

(25:14) Is there anything that you really miss from other places where you lived

(29:12) Overall, Thailand is very, very safe, I think

(32:51) How much would you pay for a loaf of bread in Thailand

(35:09) A lot of people make comparisons between Thailand and other Western countries

(35:42) So tell me about your, you when you live there and your day to day life

(38:22) So, um, how do you feel of leaving all your stuff behind

(42:27) Victoria: Thanks for sharing your story about traveling to Thailand

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