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One Night in Bangkok · June 21 · 1 hr 7 min

097: 12 Years in Thailand: What Foreigners Still Get Wrong (Featuring @MinorityNomad)

After more than 12 years living in Thailand, travel creator and longtime Bangkok resident Erick Prince (Minority Nomad) returns to the podcast to discuss how Thailand has changed, and what foreigners still get wrong about living here.We talk about Bangkok's evolving expat scene, the rise of the DTV visa, police checkpoints, social media's influence on tourism, cultural misunderstandings, and the changing demographics of people moving to Thailand. Erick also shares his favorite festivals, restaurants, hidden gems, and events. Along the way, we discuss the realities of building a life in Thailand, the importance of understanding local culture, and why being a tourist and being a resident are two very different experiences.

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After more than 12 years living in Thailand, travel creator and longtime Bangkok resident Erick Prince (Minority Nomad) returns to the podcast to discuss how Thailand has changed, and what foreigners still get wrong about living here.We talk about Bangkok's evolving expat scene, the rise of the DTV visa, police checkpoints, social media's influence on tourism, cultural misunderstandings, and the changing demographics of people moving to Thailand. Erick also shares his favorite festivals, restaurants, hidden gems, and events. Along the way, we discuss the realities of building a life in Thailand, the importance of understanding local culture, and why being a tourist and being a resident are two very different experiences.