Expat Wins! Six Situations That Level Up Your Bangkok Life [S7.E3]

Greg and Ed discuss situations - whether they come from luck or
strategy - that can seriously improve your quality of life in
Bangkok. The guys try to avoid the super obvious things - getting
a better job, meeting the person of your dreams - to focus on
factors that are more advantageous than one might expect in
Thailand. 


Ed begins by emphasizing the importance of living close to where
you work and having a short commute. While some might put this in
the obvious category, the boys both agree that in Bangkok, this
simple thing can make a real difference to your quality of life,
as the daily stress of a long commute adds up quickly. Greg then
brings up the unexpected benefits of having a Thai spouse that
works at an international hospital or school, which typically
provide significant price reductions to family members such as
husbands and wives and children. The cost savings can be
great. 


Ed then brings up the problem of flooding, which plagues certain
neighborhoods around the city. Knowing this when you choose a new
area to live in can totally change your experience during the
rainy season. Greg then mentions the strange fact that having a
friend who works at an Embassy, especially the American one, has
numerous advantages. The guys continue by discussing how much a
good maid can improve your life and the extreme usefulness of
having an employer that provides a proper work permit from the
get-go. 


Trust us - if you can make any or all of these things happen,
your stay in Thailand will get better. :)


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