A New Sunrise with Scott Coons

What happens when following your heart means leaving behind the people and relationships that

matter most?

As I prepare to move to Thailand to live with my wife, Pong, I've been thinking about the close

friendships I'll miss in America.

It's also given me a different perspective on immigration and the families facing deportation and

separation.

In this episode, I share my personal experiences, my hopes for immigration reform, and why I

believe compassion and strong immigration laws can exist together.

I'd love to hear from you: Have you ever had to leave behind people or a life you loved to

pursue a different future? #Immigrationreform#familySeparation#immigrationstories#LoveAcrossBorders#ANewSunrise#ScottCoons

Sometimes love means changing the direction of your life.

After years of traveling between Santa Barbara and Thailand, I’ve made the decision to move

to Thailand permanently to be with my wife, Pong.

In this episode of A New Sunrise, I share what went into that decision—from the importance

of family and the cost of living to the excitement of finally building a life together.

It’s not just about leaving America. It’s about creating a new home, embracing a different

culture, and looking forward to the everyday moments we’ve been missing.

A New Sunrise isn’t just about where I’m going. It’s about the life I’m moving toward.

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For three years, I have traveled between Santa Barbara and Thailand, building a life with my wife,

Pong, one visit at a time. We worked hard toward Plan A: bringing her to America. But with that path no

longer available to us, we have decided to follow Plan B. In this personal episode of A New Sunrise, I

talk about the heartbreak of a dream that could not happen, the goodbyes that became harder with

every trip, the life and people I cherish in America, and why I have decided to move to Thailand in May

2027. Part 2 will explore what I am looking forward to as I prepare for everyday life there. check out my new book A New Sunrise sub A new life in Thailand on Amazon. Thanks for listening

An 89-year-old woman had spent years writing and collecting stories, but had never turned them
into a book. When Scott Coons began meeting her for lunch and writing sessions, he discovered a
fascinating storyteller and an unexpected friendship. In this episode of A New Sunrise, Scott
remembers listening to her stories about raising her family, their shared love of writing, and a
simple ride to the beach. It is a conversation about friendship across generations, the stories
people carry, and the value of taking time to listen. Scott is the author of the A New Sunrise book
series, including Volume 3, A New Life in Thailand, available on Amazon.

Sometimes happiness is as simple as watching someone you love dance around the kitchen.

In this episode of A New Sunrise, I share some of my favorite memories of life in Thailand with my

wife, Pong. From her dancing to music while preparing breakfast to sharing delicious meals and

spending hours exploring colorful weekend markets, it's the everyday moments that have stayed

with me.

Now, back in Santa Barbara, thousands of miles away from my wife, I've come to appreciate

those moments even more.

As I consider what the next chapter of my life might look like, I've been thinking about what really

makes a place feel like home.

Maybe happiness isn't always about having more. Sometimes it's about appreciating what we

already have.

Join me for a personal conversation about love later in life, retirement, Thailand, and finding joy in

the little things.

My story continues in A New Sunrise - Volume 3: A New Life in Thailand, available on Amazon.

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After seven months of writing, A New Sunrise - Volume 3 is finished.
In this episode, I talk about what it feels like to finally complete a book that became much
more personal than I expected. It's a story about my wife in Thailand, retirement,
uncertainty, love, difficult choices, and the possibility of starting a completely different life.
I also share one of the biggest lessons from the process: big accomplishments usually
happen in small pieces. Sometimes it was just sitting down and writing for 30 minutes, but
those small days eventually became a finished book.
If you've ever thought about starting over, taking a chance, traveling later in life, or finally
finishing something important to you, this episode may speak to you.
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Life doesn’t always move in a straight line—but that doesn’t mean you’re not making

progress.

In this episode, I share a real moment of setbacks, faith, and the long wait during the visa

process—and why even the difficult parts may be leading somewhere meaningful.

If you’re feeling stuck, this is your reminder: keep going.

From the book: A New Sunrise – Finding Love and Second Chances in a Faraway Land by

Scott Coons

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What happens when life finally starts moving again?

In this episode, I share a shift—from discouragement…

to action, support, and momentum.

From progress with sponsoring my wife Pong…

to launching a real-world ad…

This is about taking risks…

and moving forward even when you’re unsure.

Follow my journey in my book:

A New Sunrise – Finding Love and Second Chances in a

Faraway Land by Scott Coons on Amazon.

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#PodcastLife #FaithInTheProcess

 Life can change in a moment — through people who show up, and through moments that remind us how fragile life really is.

In this episode, Scott shares two powerful real-life experiences: one where Max helped him continue the CR-1 visa journey, and another where Carla helped create a path forward through income and opportunity.

At the same time, the sudden loss of a friend brings everything into perspective — reminding us to appreciate the people in our lives and to say what matters while we still can.

Inspired by real-life experiences and themes from My Book: A New Sunrise, by Scott Coons this episode is about gratitude, loss, and living with intention.

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This episode explores what it feels like to realize that the direction you’re going may not be

working the way you hoped. Scott shares a personal moment where a message from a close

friend helped him step back and see his work, his writing, and his life from a different

perspective. The conversation reflects on discouragement, adjusting course, and continuing

forward without pretending everything has a perfect ending.If this story resonates with you, you can read more of the journey in my book:

A New Sunrise/Finding Love and second chances in a faraway Land by Scott Coons you can find it on Amazon.

It shares the deeper story of rebuilding life, finding love in Thailand,

and learning how new chapters can begin when you least expect them.

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