The Gap Between Expat Expectations and Reality Most people don’t struggle abroad because of the country — they struggle because of the expectations they arrived with. In this episode of After the Headlines — A Long-View Podcast, I explore why so many expats move overseas with assumptions that were never realistic — about cost of living, visas, lifestyle, reinvention, and freedom. Using Thailand and life abroad as the lens, we look at the deeper psychological gap between the idea of living overseas and the lived reality of it. This isn’t about criticising expats. It’s about understanding the patterns that shape disappointment, frustration, and quiet panic abroad. If you’ve ever felt the dream and the reality didn’t quite match — this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen on your favourite podcast player: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTube Full podcast archive: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1772399 ⸻ #expatlife #livingabroad #thailandexpat #digitalnomad #expatexpectations #longview #podcastshow

Why I Stopped Doing Daily News (and What This Podcast Is Now) In this first episode of After the Headlines — A Long-View Podcast, I explain why I stepped away from daily news commentary — and what this podcast is trying to do instead. Daily news rewards speed, reaction, and constant updates. But over time, that structure flattens complexity, strips away context, and leaves us feeling informed without actually understanding much at all. This episode isn’t a criticism of journalists or the news itself. It’s about incentives, formats, and why slowing down became necessary — especially when living abroad, where headlines often miss the lived reality on the ground. Sometimes Thailand and expat life are the lens, because that’s the world I live in — but the bigger point is universal. This is not breaking news. It’s sense-making. ⸻ 🎧 Listen on your favourite podcast apps: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and more 🔗 Podcast home (all platforms): https://www.buzzsprout.com/1772399 📅 New episodes twice a week Tuesday & Friday ⸻ Topics covered: long-form commentary, media consumption, daily news cycle, expat life, living abroad, slow media, global perspective, sense-making

The mythical Patong Tunnel. 🕳️ Talked about for 30 years… Promised by every government… But where is it? Not a shovel in the ground — just another Phuket fairytale. 🚧 🎥 Full episode now on YouTube 👇 https://youtu.be/nlii-iNG670 #Phuket #PatongTunnel #Thailand #PackedAndReady #PhuketNews

Three hours to drive 8 kilometres. No accident. No construction. Just chaos. Phuket’s traffic has hit breaking point — 30 years of promises and still no tunnel. 🎥 Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/nlii-iNG670 #phuket #Thailand #PackedAndReady #TrafficHell #ExpatLife

Welcome to The Thai Expat Daily Show! In today’s episode, we cover the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that rocked Myanmar and sent tremors through Bangkok, tragically causing casualties and widespread destruction. We’ll break down what happened, how authorities are responding, and what this means for residents. But that’s not all — this week’s stories also include: Casino Bill Approval: The Thai government’s decision to legalize casinos sparks heated debates. Is it a game-changer for tourism, or a risky bet? Political Shake-Up: Senator Somchai stripped of his title in yet another scandal. What’s next for Thailand’s political landscape? Air Pollution Crisis: Chiang Mai suffers from hazardous smog levels once again. Why can’t this annual problem be solved? Gold Market Updates: Prices are predicted to soar. Should you invest now? Songkran Travel Discounts: Grab a 10% discount on bus fares this holiday. We share how you can save! 🚨 Coming Up: Sunday: We take a deep dive into the impact of mass tourism on Phuket and the environmental toll it’s taking. Monday: Don’t miss our new true crime segment, starting with the Blue Diamond Affair, one of Thailand’s most infamous international scandals. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell so you don't miss it! 🌟 Join the Conversation: What are your thoughts on the casino bill? Are you concerned about Thailand’s air pollution crisis? Drop your comments below — we’d love to hear from you! 👍 Like, Share, and Subscribe Support independent journalism and stay updated with the latest news impacting expats in Thailand. -- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw/join -- Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link below https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow -- Follow us on Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thaiexpatdaily?_t=8l59stYKsAk&_r=1 -- Email the Show - thaiexpatdailyshow@gmail.com -- #thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #thainews

Episode 2 - Thai Visa Cut to 30 Days? | YouTuber Sparks Backlash in Phuket | Thai News -- 🎙️ In Today’s Episode: A popular travel YouTuber’s video about a so-called “foreign slum” in Phuket has sparked outrage, investigations, and the temporary closure of a school for migrant children. We break down how one piece of content did more harm than good—and what it reveals about the ethics of digital storytelling. Plus, Thai immigration is now considering cutting the 60-day visa-free stay back to 30 days, just months after expanding it. What’s behind the possible reversal, and how will it affect tourists, digital nomads, and expats? From careless content to shifting immigration policy—this is the other side of the Thailand story. -- Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB8khQ_NapVMDiW09oqL-rw/join -- Want to support the show? Then why not buy me a coffee! You can do so by following the link below https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thaiexpatshow -- Email the Show - thaiexpatdailyshow@gmail.com -- #thaiexpatdailyshow #thailandnews #thainews

🎙️ In Today’s Episode: A popular travel YouTuber’s video about a so-called “foreign slum” in Phuket has sparked outrage, investigations, and the temporary closure of a school for migrant children. We break down how one piece of content did more harm than good—and what it reveals about the ethics of digital storytelling. Plus, Thai immigration is now considering cutting the 60-day visa-free stay back to 30 days, just months after expanding it. What’s behind the possible reversal, and how will it affect tourists, digital nomads, and expats? From careless content to shifting immigration policy—this is the other side of the Thailand story.

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