🇹🇭🤔 Ever wondered what life in Thailand is really like beyond the tourist traps and retirement visas? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Oppenheim, an author, podcaster, and world traveler who lived in Bangkok and Hua Hin—not as a tourist, but as someone deeply connected to the culture through marriage and daily life.
I sit down with Mike Oppenheim—author, podcaster, and world traveler—who shares his experience living in Bangkok and Hua Hin. But he wasn’t just passing through; he was fully immersed in Thai culture through marriage, local life, and everyday challenges.
🎙️ We discuss:
✅ The reality of expat life in Thailand 🌏
✅ Cultural surprises & daily life beyond the tourist lens 🏡
✅ Navigating relationships & language barriers 💬
✅ The truth about visas, work, and community 🛂
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeoppenheim/
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