thinking about where to move in 2025? In this podcast, I compare Georgia (Batumi) and Thailand (Phuket) head-to-head: cost of living, visas, business setup, taxes, banking, and expat lifestyle... let's do this
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Timecodes0:00 – Introduction & why I rotate countries0:32 – Visa & residency: Georgia vs. Thailand2:45 – Business & taxes: easier in Georgia, bigger market in Thailand4:10 – Banking & finance: accounts, visas, stability of currencies5:53 – Business opportunities & seasonal rotation6:12 – Story: Swiss woman with bars in Thailand (and why the season failed)7:02 – Thailand losing to Vietnam & Japan in tourism7:16 – Strict drug laws in Thailand & capital punishment8:02 – Story: Swiss guy jailed in Thailand8:59 – Prisons in Georgia vs. Thailand9:47 – Expat communities, lifestyle & connectivity10:23 – LGBTQ+ and cultural openness: Thailand vs. Georgia10:46 – Final thoughts, Q&A invite & property/business help in Georgia11:23 – Conclusion & Patreon support