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I DITCHED the UK and went ALL IN on a business in PHUKET THAILAND

I interview Richie from England who has given up a job and life there and moved to Thailand. Richie has invested in a business in his Thai wife's name on the island of Phuket in southern Thailand.
The busines that's been set up is a coffee garden which many of you will know from the KZread channel called Richie & Maybelle (link below). Richie discusses how much he invested in the business as well as what it's like setting up a business on Phuket. #phuket #expatlifeinthailand #businessinthailand
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  • @rzadigi
    @rzadigi2 жыл бұрын

    There are 3 kinds of people in this world: People who make things happen People who watch things happen And people who wonder what happened Much respect to Richie and the rest of you who’ve left your home and followed your dream. I’ve been living in Japan for 13 years and have created a life for my family that would be impossible back home 🙏 ❤️

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like that observation. Cool

  • @hypnotechno

    @hypnotechno

    2 жыл бұрын

    As Jung Said, You are what you Do, not what you Say you'll Do

  • @buzzlightyear9256

    @buzzlightyear9256

    3 ай бұрын

    Please share advice I cannot live in the west anymore it's u bearable

  • @EnjoyInThailand
    @EnjoyInThailand2 жыл бұрын

    Man went all in. It takes some balls to do that. Mad respect.

  • @biggalaxy9102

    @biggalaxy9102

    2 жыл бұрын

    Word up!

  • @bigal2417

    @bigal2417

    2 жыл бұрын

    some may say a fool and his money soon parted

  • @kayakcobber524
    @kayakcobber5242 жыл бұрын

    Worked half my life in the hospitality industry. And no matter how good your intentions: people walk around, meaning they go to the latest and hippest places. Today you are hot tomorrow you are not!!! Best is to sell it on the highlight and do something new again. .but it's all around the world the same in this industry. Anyway the place looks nice. Good luck!!!

  • @pattayastreetfighter6187
    @pattayastreetfighter61872 жыл бұрын

    I totally respect going all in when it feels right, I did the same with my Thai wife when we started a family. 10 years later I woke up trying to understand how to deal with a monumental blind side betrayal. Richie, find away to protect your share of the business. Good luck

  • @peterward9755

    @peterward9755

    2 жыл бұрын

    He can't he's married an can't work everything thing is in his wife's name by law he's can't work

  • @bigal2417

    @bigal2417

    2 жыл бұрын

    I posted that point . It's all ok all the time the relationships ok.

  • @CanadianNomadBiker

    @CanadianNomadBiker

    2 жыл бұрын

    He’s in LOVE he trusts his Thai wife 🙏😂

  • @bigal2417

    @bigal2417

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CanadianNomadBiker 🤣🤣🤣

  • @reigninblood123

    @reigninblood123

    2 жыл бұрын

    Seems like the KZread channel is a big component of what makes the business successful. Richie brings a lot to the table

  • @dextadune3369
    @dextadune33692 жыл бұрын

    Never say never about paying someone off. Especially if your busy. Good luck on your journey

  • @bigal2417
    @bigal24172 жыл бұрын

    It's geared up that way here, easy to put a business in you wife/ girlfriend name until the relationship goes south , then its back home for the farang.

  • @juliogonzalez4764
    @juliogonzalez47642 жыл бұрын

    I respect opening the business and following your dreams. But putting everything in someone else's name is very risky (even between family). But I do like the fact that you went for it.

  • @eugenebooth2467
    @eugenebooth24672 жыл бұрын

    I do what Richie did (contracting across Europe) and make some really serious coin, I doubt he went "all in" He is 45 and after 20 odd years of working hard and chasing the money, he rocks into Thailand with only enough money to last 2 years? The maths don't add up and no doubt he has a secret stash of cash put away that no one knows about. Which is a smart thing to do...You don't want to be telling them Thai women how much you are worth. I suspect he gave himself 2 years and X amount of cash to risk, if it failed, he still had his secret stash to fall back on.

  • @renatowarrens5552

    @renatowarrens5552

    2 жыл бұрын

    Indeed. Im 35 and had bad luck with divorce etc. And I could probably survive 5-10 years in Thailand with what I got left. Hé should retire in a country where You can live on 1500/month But maybe hé was a big spender Some men make millions yet they end up “poor”

  • @marcosteffano
    @marcosteffano2 жыл бұрын

    I lived in kata near coffee garden.after a couple of years and seeing the baht go through the roof against the pound I packed up and went north which was the best thing I could of done.the shine has gone with Phuket for me and it’s only good for a holiday.I’m now retired renting out 4 properties,have a bar in the local village and soon will start building a hydroponic farm on some land I’ve had for 6 years.

  • @bigal2417

    @bigal2417

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a smart move.

  • @wesleywatson9514

    @wesleywatson9514

    2 жыл бұрын

    👌👌👏👏

  • @mickbotcast

    @mickbotcast

    2 жыл бұрын

    hydroponic farm is a great option, several popular chain restaurant use one and people seeking for more higher quality veggie

  • @vvdv3444

    @vvdv3444

    Жыл бұрын

    How do you own land?

  • @robnaylor4897
    @robnaylor48972 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent interview Pete. There seems to be a theme. People who took risks and had the courage and determination to live a life less ordinary👍. Thank you Pete.

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    I like that you saw that Rob

  • @j.a.s.o.n.g.r.a.h.a.m

    @j.a.s.o.n.g.r.a.h.a.m

    2 жыл бұрын

    Desire and belief my friend, that's the difference.

  • @paulfdobbs
    @paulfdobbs2 жыл бұрын

    Great interview, Richie seems like such a honest guy. Well done Pete 👍

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul

  • @zedbou5040
    @zedbou5040 Жыл бұрын

    Love the David Niven & Bobby Moore books on the shelves. I retired to Nha Trang Vietnam at 52. Now looking at Th for a change. My mistake was having business partners in the UK. People generally gravitate towards successful people, a bit like having fair-weather friends. They saw how I was quite well regarded in my field and wanted to climb aboard, with their part of the investment and promises of empire building. Short term successes were enjoyed, mostly of my back. Then when the opportunity came to screw it up with their different agenda, bang, they brought the house down. Maybelle and you have made it happen together, keep it all yours, your decisions etc.

  • @R-Tap
    @R-Tap2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear that Richie and Maybelle don't have the bakshish man calling. Maybe him calling is a sign of real success?

  • @bigboypantsgolf
    @bigboypantsgolf2 жыл бұрын

    Content is King and you sir are KZread royalty! Looking forward to updates on Richie and how his biz progresses!

  • @Brandon-yr9jb
    @Brandon-yr9jb2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for doing the closed-captioning. As an American, it was a necessity to understand Richie : )

  • @FrancisMcCaffrey5
    @FrancisMcCaffrey52 жыл бұрын

    Did he ever pay off £13k on the credit card . It’s 18-22% Apr on most cards. Loved watching his business be successful but stay away from credit cards !!! Many cheaper ways to source finance.

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not sure but it makes a great story

  • @confucius247

    @confucius247

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know a bloke from the UK, opened a bar with credit cards, never paid back the cards, never had intended too, he is all in, built a house with the proceeds he had from the sale of his unit, also purchased a new car, did I mention he is all in. His bar generates a modest return, if things go belly up, the wife gets to keep the house, the car and the bar. That is why they call it all in, not something I would consider. Happily married 15 years, built the house, bought the new car, things go belly up, the wife keeps them, as for me, well my 90% is still invested in the old country generating me a tax free return, never all in. Seems like a top bloke, but going all in without a legal leg to stand on is suicide, wish him the best of luck though.

  • @samuelwenborne8390
    @samuelwenborne83902 жыл бұрын

    It's all in Maybelles name 🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @jimmyboysmovies1972
    @jimmyboysmovies19722 жыл бұрын

    Richie rolled the dice 🎲 and deserved the good luck he got. He took a massive gamble and it’s paid off seeing him expand the coffee shop and how they both work very hard to make it a success, I think it was good being away from the main area as this is more relaxing and the locals and expats know they can go to a place where they can chill out. Very interesting question about a monthly visit Pete maybe keeping a low profile has helped with this

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was surprised by the answer if I'm honest Jimmy

  • @jimmybarrymcsean5299
    @jimmybarrymcsean52992 жыл бұрын

    Richie is on the up and up.Best of luck to him and his wife.Good work Peter.

  • @farang_Dave
    @farang_Dave2 жыл бұрын

    Richie is a great guy, his story is amazing, following his journey from the beginning! Thanks for this video too, as i searched back your channel and found this video

  • @georgejobe961
    @georgejobe9612 жыл бұрын

    Richie really took a risk paying with credit cards to set up his business. I really hope he get to pay it off quickly. I have been watching the pair of them from the start and wish them all the best. Ritchie should listen to Maybelle, she is right, don’t run before you can walk. They are wise to concentrate on their business and make a profit. They certainly are a courageous pair,good luck to them!

  • @digitallhm8160
    @digitallhm81602 жыл бұрын

    He went all in. It's called Phuket for a reason.

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂😂

  • @THETINGTONGJOHN
    @THETINGTONGJOHN2 жыл бұрын

    Great video Pete. I went to see them both last year in Phuket my self a very genuine nice couple. Keep them coming Pete

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers John, yes they’re a lovely couple

  • @mrmicky1172
    @mrmicky11722 жыл бұрын

    They will visit you when your busy for their back handers after 27 years in Thailand with various businesses in Bangkok and Pattaya and the north of Thailand I'm happy to be back in England

  • @smifff63

    @smifff63

    2 жыл бұрын

    Excuse my ignorance who is they, is it mafia type protection rackets, police, government?

  • @mrmicky1172

    @mrmicky1172

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@smifff63 mine and I think most cases police

  • @nzdpnz

    @nzdpnz

    2 жыл бұрын

    BIB !

  • @user-sw2lv3zp6o
    @user-sw2lv3zp6o2 жыл бұрын

    A coffee bar in a quiet residential area? I hope it works.

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    YT is bringing in the customers. Game changer

  • @oldtimestrengthcentre
    @oldtimestrengthcentre2 жыл бұрын

    Rich is a top guy. It's a huge risk but we had a good chat when I was out there and I found him & Maybelle to be utterly brilliant people :)

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely, they’re good people. I’ve a feeling things will work out with their business

  • @oldtimestrengthcentre

    @oldtimestrengthcentre

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ThairishTimes will be making the move soon too. Setting up some Strongman competitions in Phuket and pushing my company products even further.

  • @ThailandThomas
    @ThailandThomas2 жыл бұрын

    Life as a vlogger, never know what the universe is going to trough at you each day. Great interview Pete. Love Richie and Maybelles! Looking forward to more videos.

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate. They’re good people. Wishing them all the best

  • @mirandamcartier
    @mirandamcartier2 жыл бұрын

    It’s so amazing to see Paddy yourself and now Richie all come together. You’re my 3 favourite! Living vicariously through you all while trapped in Canada ❤️

  • @p38blue
    @p38blue2 жыл бұрын

    pedro again well done . .... following this journey Ive much respect for these two..... I came across the coffee garden channel a year ago ...and although absent from phuket the last few years i was back last february and had several visits and delicious breakfasts at Maybelles ...superb .... it takes a helluva a lot of work and committment to build this in such a short period and I agree with Maybelle step back and consolidate richie .... Ive 20 years on you mate and the one thing i know is you have time ...quite the journey Enjoy!

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it mate .Richie and Maybelle are nice people. I’ve a feeling they’ll make it work

  • @2much2see2
    @2much2see22 жыл бұрын

    Great interview. Really enjoyed that. Looking forward to a visit to the coffee garden.

  • @mariettathornton5924
    @mariettathornton59242 жыл бұрын

    That was an awesome interview Pete! My husband and I have met him and his lovely wife at the coffee garden when we were in Phuket in February this year ……we went to one of his first BBQ when we there and went a couple other times for breakfast & coffee. You’re right about Ritchie…..what you see is what you get and I think he’s such a cool guy! I admire him for making that first move to Thailand & to open the beautiful Coffee Garden😊 We wish him all the best and Thanks for sharing this wonderful video 🙏

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it Marietta, yep he's a top fella

  • @johntoye4415
    @johntoye44152 жыл бұрын

    as Arthur Daley used to say, you can tell a man,s destiny by the size of his (wedge), its the same in Thailand, the size of the smile depends on the size of your wallet, if you have no money it disappears quickly, you can take that to the bank

  • @farang_Dave
    @farang_Dave2 жыл бұрын

    True many things changed I was here in 2020 and 2021 as well. Oh in 2020 was incredible quiet, from last November life is coming back

  • @Googlesucks653
    @Googlesucks6532 жыл бұрын

    Prison release program?

  • @KG007patty
    @KG007patty2 жыл бұрын

    Oh dear so for the sake of 35k baht he didn't protect his share of the business as it's all in her name. What if there relationship goes Pete tong!!! What a donught 😭😭

  • @CanadianNomadBiker

    @CanadianNomadBiker

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have watch his channel he’s a right tit really fancies himself & you’re right for 35k baht he puts everything in his Thai buy a wife’s name 😂

  • @KG007patty

    @KG007patty

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CanadianNomadBiker Yea total Mug he fronts all the money for the Business, and puts it all in her name who he only married for 5 mins. Watch once she wants him gone he will be up shit creek without a paddle. 😭

  • @nzdpnz

    @nzdpnz

    2 жыл бұрын

    A B S O L U T L E Y ! !

  • @JohnSmith-fd1ql
    @JohnSmith-fd1ql2 жыл бұрын

    Richie is now living his life by the wisdom of the Buddha. Everything in moderation. A balance between work and leisure🙏

  • @bigal2417

    @bigal2417

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nothing to do with Buddha

  • @oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078
    @oreospeedwaggindoesamerica60782 жыл бұрын

    Great interview Pete I’ve followed Richie from the beginning and happy for him!

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, yes I'm happy for Richie him too. I love to see someone make a go of it and not care what anyone else thinks

  • @derrickhope1396
    @derrickhope1396 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent interview Richy wish you all the luck in the world proper gentleman 👍🏻🛫🇹🇭☕️👊

  • @sweatycrabthailand4262
    @sweatycrabthailand42622 жыл бұрын

    Good job. But. Whatever noise reduction technology you are using, pls don't use it again, it's horrendous.

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    What do you suggest?

  • @johnboyce127
    @johnboyce1272 жыл бұрын

    Putting everything in a Thai ladies name, hope it works out. Will be interesting see what happens down the road. Good luck.

  • @Ron-rk6iz
    @Ron-rk6iz2 жыл бұрын

    All in her name.........where did I hear that before ? Credit Card money for him to pay including 20% plus interest and he owns nothing. A big gamble but I hope he succeeds nevertheless. He could have just opened a Thai Company or a LTD, it's not that difficult at all.

  • @CanadianNomadBiker
    @CanadianNomadBiker2 жыл бұрын

    Putting home & business in Thai wifies name…. better odds @ craps table in Vegas 🙏

  • @profiterdupresent4322
    @profiterdupresent43222 жыл бұрын

    Love all in! I'm all in on getting out of ADF! Time for a change! YOLO! Well done lads! Great video Pete! 🇹🇭🇭🇲🍻🍻🍻🍻B

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate, love the attitude. One life!!!

  • @SuperDiasuke
    @SuperDiasuke2 жыл бұрын

    In Thailand, the only case you have to pay someone off is that your business is illegal or do something illegal like operating a bar late at night.

  • @bigal2417

    @bigal2417

    2 жыл бұрын

    You beat me to it. Your 100% correct.

  • @edgregory1

    @edgregory1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Al Capone targeted legal businesses to pay "protection" fee.

  • @chickengod9184
    @chickengod91842 жыл бұрын

    Women all across the world are great collectors of resources. It's in their DNA. So typically when a man's usefulness Runs Out, is when he no longer has resources to offer to a woman. My man has no leverage here. He spent all his money to start the business, put it in his wife or girlfriend's name and now she runs the business and he sits back and doesn't contribute any resources at all because he is not supposed to be working. So he has eliminated much of the value he can offer in his relationship already. I really hope she's not a bar girl or former bar girl. Because he has really stacked the odds against himself without even realizing it.

  • @paulnolan4464
    @paulnolan44642 жыл бұрын

    Good luck with your business, but for me I would never put my money in the name of a Thai person even if it is a wife, dangerous journey

  • @nzdpnz

    @nzdpnz

    2 жыл бұрын

    U are so correct . . After 8yrs being a good farang atm, although a modest one, we finally ended up with a comfortable lifestyle. BUT everything was in her name . . . 2wks ago , out of nowhere she tells me it’s all over . . Goodbye pack your things. NEVER saw it comming. I can only surmise she finally got to a level of financial security where she didn’t need a husband. Was l that old fool whose soon parted $$$ . . When you love, and loved back equally ,how is one to know your Miss Thailand is not the dream partner you envisaged spending your future with. Life is a Lottery . . .

  • @paulnolan4464

    @paulnolan4464

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nzdpnz yes life is definitely a lottery

  • @scottg3456
    @scottg34562 жыл бұрын

    Another great interview! Subscribed to Richies channel quite a while ago and have loved watching his and Maybelles story.

  • @Chai_Travel
    @Chai_Travel2 жыл бұрын

    Good interview Pete 😄 Richie is a nice gent. Haha I wonder what time you shot this as I know we all had a few once I left the party 😝 all the best to Maybelle and Richie! Cheers and stay champ 🏆

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Monday mate. Bit worse for wear on Sunday hehe

  • @clintsheehan2535
    @clintsheehan25352 жыл бұрын

    Love again the personal interview 🙏🇹🇭

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate

  • @nomadicsouls3290
    @nomadicsouls32902 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy watching Richie’s content, he is very open and honest.

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too, he’s a genuine fella

  • @jay-lm4we
    @jay-lm4we2 жыл бұрын

    Another great interview Pete👍. I've been following Richie & Maybelles journey since before the Coffey shop and I'm delighted that it's starting to do well for them now.

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    cheers jay, yes fair play to the both of them. They're very nice people

  • @j.a.s.o.n.g.r.a.h.a.m
    @j.a.s.o.n.g.r.a.h.a.m2 жыл бұрын

    Great guy Richie is, happy it worked out :)

  • @pokeamaniwillnotbereplaced
    @pokeamaniwillnotbereplaced2 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your chat, Richie is an interesting man. Opening a business on credit cards is not advisable but Richie has made it work for him. Wishing you every success now and in the future. Take care GOD Bless you and yours. M

  • @chrisbarnard5516
    @chrisbarnard55162 жыл бұрын

    It's probably similar to Vietnam-there's two options. You can start up without the proper certs. and even a license, and then you'll have to pay someone for sure, but you will still be able to operate, just with some monthly "coffee money." If you have all the correct docs/certs etc then they do tend to leave you alone.

  • @randyirvine5858
    @randyirvine58582 жыл бұрын

    Very good interview! Very interesting to get the facts from Richie as a follower. Good luck to both of you. Who is going to interview you Pete?

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nune’s gonna do it😬😬😬😬 coming soon Randy

  • @Bangkokguitar
    @Bangkokguitar2 жыл бұрын

    You rock Pete!

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks mate 🙏🙏🙏

  • @danielcyr6489
    @danielcyr64892 жыл бұрын

    im not trying to be direspectfull in this comment but what if a regular guy opened up a shop during the pandemic and had no folowing or a youtube channel would the business have failed? if 80 percent of the people who go to his garden are his followers it makes it easier to suceed

  • @travelingsober

    @travelingsober

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thats how capitalism works. You advertise and get customers.

  • @rickstalentedtongue910
    @rickstalentedtongue9102 жыл бұрын

    Great timing.

  • @DarkoFitCoach
    @DarkoFitCoach2 жыл бұрын

    Richie is great and his wife maybelle as well. Lovely garden cafe they have and hope they succeed big time.

  • @krakatoa_8180
    @krakatoa_81802 жыл бұрын

    In any business there are risks but in Thailand it is very very risky to invest simply because your money you invest isn’t yours hopefully it turns out well for Richie 🙏💪 personally I won’t never invest there not a trustworthy country overall

  • @youwatchme0808
    @youwatchme08082 жыл бұрын

    fingers crossed for Richie & Maybelle. Pete see if Dave from Bkk diaries is avaialable for interviewing, he left us in a rather rushing way.

  • @bigal2417
    @bigal24172 жыл бұрын

    I think if Ritchie never had a you tube channel he'd never have any customers in that location . If I went to phuket I'd call in there also.

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    YT is a great marketing tool if you do it right

  • @bigal2417

    @bigal2417

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ThairishTimes 100% as I'm sure Ritchie knows.

  • @nzdpnz

    @nzdpnz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks solely to YT viewers, and ultimately their holiday vist .

  • @williamhartz8707
    @williamhartz87072 жыл бұрын

    For me, customer service lacks in many locally owned businesses. If Thais are paid minimum wage in the service industry they’ll just leave and quit knowing they can get another minimum wage paying job. If a business such as a cafe or restaurant finds a skilled waiter/ waitress that is a great asset, it’s important to pay that employee more.

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely agree. Especially in a place like Phuket right now where there are so many businesses looking for Thai staff

  • @Bekindloveis
    @Bekindloveis2 ай бұрын

    Interesting interview but how can he say he didn’t use his money but credit cards to open this business cos the next month payment is already due & high interest rates will kick in so its still his money that needs to be paid 😳

  • @alanoconnor7967
    @alanoconnor79672 жыл бұрын

    Sorry about the joke. But he's not the first guy to go all in , in Thailand . 😂 😂

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @robertmaddelena530
    @robertmaddelena5302 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed the interview Pete. It was good to see Paddy end up there in the Garden. You have to respect a man and woman to make a go out of nothing. Much respect to Riche and his lady.

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    absolutely, I have a feeling it will work out for them

  • @geofferyrobertson6608
    @geofferyrobertson66082 жыл бұрын

    I follow their channel , good interview Pete

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Geoffery

  • @olumidekolajo4133
    @olumidekolajo41332 жыл бұрын

    There is a general saying only invest in Thailand what you can afford to lose in Thailand . But on a serious note with a Thai woman behind you who loves you and has your best interest at heart your chances of success increases . Good luck !

  • @silverfox6883

    @silverfox6883

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck with relying on a whamen to have your best interest$ at heart, bro ...

  • @olumidekolajo4133

    @olumidekolajo4133

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@silverfox6883 the reason I will never invest in Thailand bro . I do agree with you 👍🏿

  • @nzdpnz

    @nzdpnz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep, after 8yrs with my Miss Thailand l thought l was living the dream. We were 2 peas in a pod, thought and strived for exact same lifestyle . Bought some land to build coffee shop, was all going to plan . .fantastic. Made a quick trip back home 2019 to see family for Christmas . . . Then the whole word turned crazy and l was trapped , locked down in my hometown unable to return. For 2.5yrs we fortunately could still keep in contact online, making so many plans for my return. Then out of nowhere 2wks ago . . she said it was over with us . . her feelings have changed. FK COVID Now I’m left with broken heart, broken dreams and broken life. Too old to start again and kinda left in limbo in my own country. l thought l had my retirement life sorted with perfect wife and perfect lifestyle . FK COVID ! !

  • @olumidekolajo4133

    @olumidekolajo4133

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nzdpnz sorry to hear about your misfortunes but things could have turned out a lot worse . You weren’t married and your only investment was a piece of land apart from emotions which I am hoping you would soon recover from . True love they say is supposed to stand the test of time but sometimes distance and absence can wreck any relationship . You need to start over again but be wiser about it . Don’t let a bad experience hold you back living your life . I wish you the best

  • @nzdpnz

    @nzdpnz

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@olumidekolajo4133 appreciate your kind thoughts, cheers 👍

  • @paulhara3239
    @paulhara32392 жыл бұрын

    I met Richie & Maybelle at the cafe over Xmas. He's a down to earth kind of guy. Great interview.

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul

  • @aidanomorgadh1
    @aidanomorgadh12 жыл бұрын

    Subscribed to help get you over the 15K mark. You have a nice straight interview style that is growing on me. Well done and keep it up!

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much. I appreicate the subscribe. Lots more to come

  • @thotmedia7970
    @thotmedia79702 жыл бұрын

    great vid. cheers to paddy for the level 1 tour. nice content. great stories with richie

  • @ryangaffney2424
    @ryangaffney24242 жыл бұрын

    Great vid guys, very inspiring, might have to jump on a plane and get over there!!! 😜

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do it 😂

  • @daddytubewatches
    @daddytubewatches Жыл бұрын

    1 night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble not much between despair and ecstasy.

  • @markblake1888
    @markblake18882 жыл бұрын

    Richie's a top bloke, always makes me laugh, good video

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mark

  • @harryalfonso8788
    @harryalfonso87882 жыл бұрын

    Was a follower subscriber of Ritchie and Maybrll and Paddy Doyle channel. Just subscribe to your channel too buddy. Great colab.

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Harry, I hope you enjoy the content

  • @woncarlos7494
    @woncarlos74942 жыл бұрын

    Man I just started this one but that one with the dude that was the extrema backpacker and would start the trip spending all his money, what a wild damn story

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hope you enjoy it

  • @pauldobbs2385
    @pauldobbs23852 жыл бұрын

    You missed the main course - had he made any money - I hope so but don’t see how two people can live based on income from a cafe in a backwater - outside as well - no Aircon - cafe looks amazing and saw it as a plot so respect

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    he's making money. YT gets the customers in. They go there to meet him

  • @pauldobbs2385

    @pauldobbs2385

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ThairishTimes good, I will go there when in Phuket - on my list

  • @pauldobbs2385

    @pauldobbs2385

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ThairishTimes then I guess YT is the driving force rather than the stand alone cafe…..sorry sounding like a right miserable bastard….very good luck to them - just trying to assess and thinking aloud - bollox

  • @gordon3063
    @gordon30632 жыл бұрын

    Pete , he's Scottish and moved to Derby

  • @scottjohnson921
    @scottjohnson9212 жыл бұрын

    I love to watch Richie and Maybelle!

  • @rickrifaa
    @rickrifaa2 жыл бұрын

    A nice guy certainly worth visiting his cafe when in Phuket wish him well for the future

  • @stephendunning3535
    @stephendunning35352 жыл бұрын

    Think this guy great Pete !

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    He is Stephen and a nice fella too

  • @TWCH
    @TWCH2 жыл бұрын

    Another good interview Pete:)

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Charlie

  • @italodiscool
    @italodiscool2 жыл бұрын

    Is he allowed to actually work in the shop? I know you need 4 Thai staff for every farang but even then it has to be a permitted job for farang.

  • @nzdpnz

    @nzdpnz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can work in wife’s biz : )

  • @italodiscool

    @italodiscool

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nzdpnz but it depends on the job right. There are certain jobs farang can't do, including shop work...

  • @italodiscool

    @italodiscool

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nzdpnz I'm interested as I'm considering opening a coffee shop with my Thai wife in Thailand!

  • @ligsy9072
    @ligsy90722 жыл бұрын

    so far so good...

  • @DrWilliamJ

    @DrWilliamJ

    2 жыл бұрын

    After I came across bitcoin trader Mrs Angelia Marie Brown my life have totally changed. yours can also change it’s just a matter of commitment and focus.

  • @DrWilliamJ

    @DrWilliamJ

    2 жыл бұрын

    I started with just 4thousand now earning upto 15thousand WEEKLY

  • @DrWilliamJ

    @DrWilliamJ

    2 жыл бұрын

    communicate with her directly on 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

  • @DrWilliamJ

    @DrWilliamJ

    2 жыл бұрын

    ෴෴十𝟭𝟳𝟬𝟴𝟮𝟳𝟰𝟳𝟯𝟮𝟬෴෴꧂👈🏻

  • @DrWilliamJ

    @DrWilliamJ

    2 жыл бұрын

    What’s Apk messenger 👆🏻👆🏻

  • @doingthingsdifferently
    @doingthingsdifferently2 жыл бұрын

    The man Richie, another good subject interview. Pete killing it recently 😁🙌

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks ☺️ lots more to come

  • @doingthingsdifferently

    @doingthingsdifferently

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ThairishTimes Looking forward to coming out there finally in a couple of weeks

  • @ceetruth7419
    @ceetruth74192 жыл бұрын

    🙏🏽 Richies story has encouraged me to want to make the move to Thailand… at this point it’s a long haul but anything is possible and I still have a chance to make it a reality.

  • @jeb419

    @jeb419

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m going to move there too. Quitting my very stable, yet boring job in the states.

  • @ceetruth7419

    @ceetruth7419

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jeb419 right now I’m having to figure out how I am going to financially do it…. It may be 7 years before I can get over there

  • @jeb419

    @jeb419

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ceetruth7419 nice I wish you the best. I’m giving myself 6 months to do it. I’m selling everything I own to make it happen.

  • @thederpster2911

    @thederpster2911

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jeb419 Good luck! hope everything works out for you!!

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    follow your gut mate and best of luck on your journey wherever it takes you

  • @truckerfromreno
    @truckerfromreno2 жыл бұрын

    Worked as an engineer in London and abroad and has a rental property but didn't have £13k and had to put it on a credit card? Behave yourself.

  • @danielbrayne9325
    @danielbrayne93252 жыл бұрын

    Hey Rich I'm from Ashbourne in derbyshire go to Derby alot . Great video glad it's working out

  • @NickyDunn
    @NickyDunn2 жыл бұрын

    Hiya Pete, Paddy is a legend. Top bloke. Great interview. I remember way back on Richie and Maybelle channel. When they were asking for ideas. Ref cafe names. Lovely couple. I have followed them for a long time. I wish them both all the best. Their coffee garden has good vibes. Well done on all your new subscribers. Well deserved, Pete. Have a great Friday and weekend.

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Nicky, have a great weekend also

  • @NickyDunn

    @NickyDunn

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ThairishTimes Thank you

  • @oywatters9415
    @oywatters94152 жыл бұрын

    Greetings from sunny Garden of England 🌞 I take my hat off for Richie for what he done and now doing well, very admirable. Hope the business continue to grow from strength to strength. I love your interview format, so relaxing 😊 🙏

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers mate, yes fair play to Richie for taking the gamble. It’s paying off

  • @conancol7556
    @conancol75562 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic lad ...

  • @user-bs4vb8vh6m
    @user-bs4vb8vh6m2 жыл бұрын

    Nice content 😊👍

  • @mr.t361
    @mr.t3612 жыл бұрын

    good one

  • @judyengle7728
    @judyengle77282 жыл бұрын

    Good video

  • @dorteandersen526
    @dorteandersen5262 жыл бұрын

    Great interview Pete 😀❤️👍love this place amazing 🤩have followed Richi and Mabel’s in a long time and olso paddy

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dorte. It's a cool place mate

  • @AA-RON706
    @AA-RON7062 жыл бұрын

    Was a pleasure meeting you during Paddy's celebration... MAYBELLE'S Coffee Garden was my first stop after landing in Phuket. What a great place to meet the world. Great interview as always...cheers. 😁

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Aaron, nice to meet you. What a great night!! Take it easy mate

  • @waynew2835
    @waynew28352 жыл бұрын

    Hi, could you pls tell me the name of the condo where this video is shot and the monthly rate? Thanks.

  • @michaeltaylor3473
    @michaeltaylor34732 жыл бұрын

    Really interesting chat

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it Michael

  • @james989
    @james9892 жыл бұрын

    Really glad you interviewed Richie - have been following their channel for a while. Sitting here in Scotland, it's 5 degrees here so envious of the thai climate! I am thinking about jacking in my job here and moving to China to teach - then spending the holidays in Thailand (covid situation in china is stopping me now though). Just need to build up the courage to do it! Respect to guys like you and Richie who made the jump and can make it work!

  • @davidduxbury9246

    @davidduxbury9246

    2 жыл бұрын

    Get it done James lad, what you going to regret when you 60? We only get one life but if you do it right one is enough.

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    I second what David says James. Do it with a plan mate

  • @james989

    @james989

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@davidduxbury9246 @Thairish Times thanks guys. I really wanna do it.

  • @james989

    @james989

    6 ай бұрын

    ⁠@@davidduxbury9246@ThairishTimes I am moving to China (Guangdong) on Saturday if you ever read this haha. Has taken about 6 months to get a visa and a job but it’s done now!

  • @chinobonito30
    @chinobonito302 жыл бұрын

    Cool guy. But why did he give up life in uk?

  • @ThairishTimes

    @ThairishTimes

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think he wanted a new adventure