Thriving in Bangkok: A Success Story of Investment and Growth - Business

Paul Lee , originally from Georgia , made a life - changing decision in 2021 to move from New York City to Bangkok , Thailand . After feeling depressed and without purpose despite his successful e - commerce business that grossed around million a year , Lee found himself rejuvenated upon arriving in Thailand . He fell in love with the city and decided to make a permanent move to start afresh.

 Lee has been making around US 50,000 a year as a content creator and real estate agent in Bangkok . His current living arrangement is a 650 - square - feet one - bedroom apartment in the Thonglor neighborhood , often described as " the Soho of Bangkok " . The monthly rent for his apartment is about 20,000 baht , equivalent to USD 44 . In addition to rent , Lee pays 0 for Wi - Fi , 0 for electricity , and   for water each month . The apartment is furnished and comes with amenities such as a pool and a gym.

Despite the lower grocery costs in Bangkok , Lee prefers to eat out for every meal , spending roughly 00 a month on food . He also invests in a 3 monthly gym membership to take advantage of the co - working space , coffee , and networking opportunities . Lee reflects on his decision to leave the materialistic and hyper - aggressive environment of New York City for the more affordable and culturally rich atmosphere of Bangkok . He finds the local cuisine in Thailand to be more homey and flavorful.

 Lee had to pay a security deposit of two months ' rent , approximately , 088 , to secure his apartment in Bangkok . He has only returned to the U.S. once since moving to Thailand for his sister 's wedding . Lee 's parents have since relocated to South Korea and visit him in Thailand several times throughout the year.

Having experienced both wealth and poverty , Lee realized that material possessions did not bring him the satisfaction he was seeking . He found fulfillment in the vibrant culture and affordable lifestyle of Bangkok , where he has built a new life for himself . Lee has no plans to return to the U.S. anytime soon , as he values the sense of community and contentment he has found in Thailand . Bangkok has become his new home , where he continues to thrive as a content creator and real estate agent.