🎙️ What happens when a post-university backpacking trip turns into a decade-long entrepreneurial journey through Thailand’s tourism & medical industries?

Meet Callum Platt — his story is a masterclass in 💪 resilience, 🔄 adaptation, and finding opportunity where you least expect it.

🌴 From Tourist to Business Owner

In 2013, a young English traveler runs out of money in Thailand and takes bar work on Phi Phi Island. What starts as a quick fix soon grows into multiple thriving businesses — yacht charters, bars, restaurants, and even a health café. For 8 years, life was golden… until COVID-19 shut it all down overnight.

⚡ The Reset That Changed Everything

Instead of giving up, Callum reinvented himself. Moving to Phuket, he focused on health & fitness and built new, more resilient ventures. His wellness path eventually led him to Icellaré Phuket, Thailand’s pioneering stem cell therapy center, where he now bridges international clients with cutting-edge treatments.

🧬 Inside Thailand’s Medical Revolution
This conversation dives deep into treatments few Westerners know exist:

🌱 Autologous stem cell therapy that may prevent surgeries & aid neurological recovery

🧠 Genetic testing to uncover vitamin deficiencies no supplement stack can fix

🏥 World-class medical facilities that feel more like luxury hotels — no long waits, instant specialist access

💡 Who Should Watch

Expats curious about life & opportunity in Thailand 🇹🇭

Anyone passionate about longevity, biohacking, or regenerative medicine

Listeners who love stories of reinvention and turning setbacks into success 🌅

🔥 Whether you're exploring health optimization or just love inspiring real-life journeys, this episode proves that sometimes our biggest setbacks become the gateway to our most meaningful life chapters.

#Thailand #KohPhiPhi #PhiPhiIsland #MoveToThailand #ThailandTravel #ExpatLife #BackpackerStory #TravelBug #BrokeInThailand #ThailandSavedMe #LifeInThailand #SoutheastAsia #FromTouristToLocal #NewLifeAbroad #inspiration 

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Meet Alex Wilson, a former international school teacher in Thailand who completely changed his life path 🌏➡️🌱. From the classroom to holistic health, Alex shares how he left the education system to focus on healing, nutrition, and overall well-being.

💡 In this episode, we dive into:

1. Alex’s journey from teaching abroad to finding purpose in Thailand 🏝️

2. His passion for holistic health, nutrition, and mindset mastery 🧠

3. The story behind his Optimize Program and how it helps people overcome challenges 💪

4. Practical tips to beat burnout, improve mental health, and create balance in life ⚖️

If you’ve ever thought about leaving the 9-to-5 grind, finding clarity, and building a healthier lifestyle in paradise, Alex’s story will inspire you 🌟.

👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell 🔔 for more inspiring conversations from Thailand!

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⛳ Ever dreamed of teeing off in paradise?

Join us as Matt Richardson, golf pro at Laguna Phuket and competitor on the Thai Senior PGA Tour, pulls back the curtain on Thailand’s vibrant golf scene. 🌴

After falling in love with Thailand during a 1999 holiday, Matt traded Sheffield’s dreary weather for Phuket’s tropical fairways. With over 20 years of experience, he breaks down what makes Thai golf unique — from grainy greens that demand aggressive putting to humid conditions that affect ball flight. 🏌️‍♂️

For anyone planning a golf trip to Thailand, Matt shares insider recommendations:

🌟 Phuket’s top courses like Blue Canyon and Red Mountain

💰 Budget-friendly gems in Hua Hin

🔥 Hidden gem alert: Dragon Hills — two players for just 1,500 THB

The chat also dives into the Thai Senior PGA Tour, where local pros regularly shoot jaw-dropping scores like 59 and 61! Matt’s practical course management tips and teaching philosophy will help golfers of all levels sharpen their game.

Whether you’re planning your first Thai golf getaway or looking to improve your swing, this episode delivers expert guidance to elevate your game.

✨ Ready to experience Thailand’s fairways for yourself?

Connect with Matt 👉 https://www.instagram.com/mattfit4golf

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🌍 What keeps a Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach rooted in Thailand for eight years when he could return to the comforts of England or his native Brazil?

🤼‍♂️ Nando Borralho returns for his third appearance to share the real truth about expatriate life in Phuket. Fresh food that actually spoils 🥬, beaches accessible to everyone 🏖️, and safety levels that let him leave keys in his motorbike 🔑—these simple pleasures form the foundation of Nando's paradise.

The conversation dives into Nando's journey: from training at Gracie Baha to opening Delta BJJ at Boat Avenue 🥋. He also breaks down the visa runs to Laos ✈️, the dance of work permits 📑, and his role as an ADCC referee that keeps him connected to Phuket’s fast-growing jiu-jitsu community 🌐.

👨‍👦 Most touching are Nando’s reflections on raising his two sons in Thailand—structured routines, early bedtimes ⏰, and educational opportunities 📚 that contrast with his freestyle Brazilian childhood, yet give his kids a strong foundation.

As Phuket changes around him—traffic jams 🚦 replacing empty roads and construction popping up overnight 🏗️—Nando stays grounded: “Every change hurts. You’re moving, I’m moving, it hurts—it’s how much you like to hurt.”

✨ This balance of gratitude for Thailand’s gifts and acceptance of its challenges sums up the expat life perfectly.

👉 Reach out to Coach Nando on Instagram to learn about training at Delta BJJ, whether you’re a beginner looking for self-defense skills or an experienced practitioner sharpening your game in paradise.

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🌴 From Hong Kong skyscrapers to the golf courses of Phuket 🏌️‍♂️ — Kelly McKenney shares his inspiring journey of retiring at 55 and starting a new life in Thailand’s tropical paradise 🇹🇭✨

In this episode, we dive deep into:
✅ Early retirement planning 💼➡️🌅
✅ Expat life in Phuket 🌴🌊
✅ Golfing in Thailand ⛳
✅ Daily routines: yoga, meditation, community, and more 🧘‍♂️☕
✅ Real estate in Thailand 🏠🇹🇭
✅ Health insurance costs for retirees 💉💸
✅ The rapid transformation of Phuket into a bustling expat hub 🌆🚧
✅ The rising Russian & Ukrainian community in Phuket 🌍👥
✅ Advice for future retirees looking to relocate to Southeast Asia 🌏🌴

Kelly’s story spans decades of working in Canada, France, London, and Hong Kong in the finance world, before relocating to Phuket in 2016. Now living a structured, healthy, and social lifestyle in retirement, he offers a rare look into what real expat life in Thailand looks like — beyond the brochure ✈️🏝️

He discusses the benefits and challenges of retiring abroad, including soaring private healthcare costs in Thailand, traffic and infrastructure concerns, and the shift from peace to urban growth in Phuket.

But above all, Kelly’s mindset is what makes this story truly inspiring:
💬 “What do I have to be grateful for? So much. There’s no reason to be negative.” 🙏

📌 Whether you’re dreaming of early retirement in Asia, curious about the expat lifestyle in Thailand, or wondering how to make a life abroad after 50, this video is packed with valuable insights and real talk.

🎥 Don’t forget to LIKE | COMMENT | SUBSCRIBE for more inspiring stories of life after corporate, retirement abroad, and living your dream in Thailand 💬❤️🌏

👇 COMMENT BELOW: Would you retire in Phuket? What’s your dream destination?

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🥊 “The Untold Truth About Muay Thai in Thailand!” 🇹🇭

Think Muay Thai in Thailand is all glam and glory? Think again. In this episode, Adam Earnshaw pulls back the curtain on the real fighter life — from brutal training sessions to mental battles outside the ring.

🔥 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
✅ How a 3-month trip turned into 10+ years living the Muay Thai grind
✅ The truth about sponsored fighters – “No excuses. You fight when they tell you.”
✅ Behind-the-scenes of Bangla Stadium, where Adam earned up to 15,000 baht per fight
✅ Stories with future UFC stars like Brad Riddell & Rafael Fiziev
✅ Overcoming a motorbike accident & mental health struggles to drop 20kg in 10 weeks

💡 Adam’s mindset: “Training can be meditation – the time when you take all the color out of the world.”

Why You’ll Love This Episode
✅ A Muay Thai fan’s inside look at Thailand’s fight scene
✅ Planning a training trip to Thailand? This is a must-watch
✅ Real stories of resilience, discipline, and finding purpose

📲 Connect with Adam: Follow him on Instagram @adearnshaw for training advice, diet tips, or just a chat about your own journey.

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🌴 From Mexico to Phuket: Building a Global Life in Paradise | Carlos Cota on Fruiting Body Podcast 🇹🇭

Ever dreamed of starting a new life in Thailand? 🌅 In this powerful episode of the Fruiting Body Podcast, we dive into the inspiring journey of 🇲🇽 Carlos Cota — a Mexican entrepreneur who went from Mexico City ➡️ Bangladesh ➡️ China ➡️ and finally to the tropical island of Phuket, Thailand.

🎙️ What you'll learn in this episode:

🌏 How a volunteer trip to Bangladesh sparked Carlos’s passion for Asia
🎓 His time at Columbia University and transition into international trading
🇨🇳 Behind-the-scenes insights on doing business in China and breaking cultural stereotypes
🏝️ Why Carlos chose Phuket, Thailand for a better quality of life, international schools, and raising bilingual kids
📚 How his children thrived between Chinese public schools and British international education

Carlos shares raw truths about the expat lifestyle in China vs Thailand, and what it really takes to build a sustainable life abroad as an entrepreneur and father. If you’re curious about moving to Thailand, building a business in Asia, or finding balance between success and lifestyle, this episode is a must-watch! 🎧

💡 Key Topics:

Expat life in Thailand 🇹🇭

International trading in China 🇨🇳

Raising bilingual children abroad 🧒🏼🈶

Life in Phuket for families and entrepreneurs 🏖️

From burnout to balance: lifestyle design in Asia

🔗 Watch now and be inspired to rethink your life abroad. Don’t forget to LIKE 👍 | SUBSCRIBE 🔔 | COMMENT 💬 to support our growing podcast community in Thailand!

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🎯 What does it really take to become an elite Muay Thai fighter in Thailand as a foreigner?

🇨🇾 Savvas Michael takes us on a powerful journey from his childhood in Cyprus to fighting under the lights of Thailand’s most prestigious Muay Thai stadiums.

💰 At just 16 years old, Savvas arrived in Thailand with only €200 in his pocket and a dream. His raw story—living inside a Bangkok gym with 30 Thai fighters, enduring 12km runs every morning, and fighting monthly just to survive—reveals the real life behind the fighter you see today.

🥊 What makes this episode truly valuable is Savvas’ insider breakdown of Thailand’s Muay Thai world:

The key differences between 5-round stadium fights 🏟️ and tourist-friendly TV show fights 📺

How scoring, strategy, and styles change depending on where you're fighting

The psychological warfare behind weight cuts, balance, and mindset 🧠

💥 We also dive into the evolution of Muay Thai—as global promotions like ONE Championship change the landscape, expectations, and opportunities for fighters worldwide.

🧘‍♂️ From nutrition protocols to visualizing his future in MMA, Savvas opens up about what it really means to go all in. This conversation is a masterclass in discipline, focus, and the mentality of a world-class athlete.

Whether you're a Muay Thai addict or just love stories of grit and glory, this raw conversation will change how you see the fight game forever. 👊

🎧 Tune in now.
🔥 This is not just about fighting—it’s about survival, mindset, and legacy.

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🇹🇭 What does it take to build a successful tech company in Thailand as a foreigner?

💡 Andrea Buosi, founder of Crazy Web Studio, pulls back the curtain on his 14-year entrepreneurial journey — from leaving corporate life at Electrolux 🏢 to building the first BOI web development company in Southern Thailand 🌴.

🚀 This conversation reveals a little-known opportunity through Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) program:

✅ 100% foreign ownership
✅ No need to hire 4 Thai staff per foreigner
✅ 2-year work permits
✅ Tax and visa benefits

Andrea shares how his specialized web & 3D rendering services qualified for this elite status — and warns why bars, restaurants, and most typical expat businesses won’t qualify ❌.

🎯 We dive deep into the cultural challenges of doing business in Thailand — from hiring difficulties to the communication gap between Thai 🇹🇭 and Western 🌍 work culture.

🌍 In a surprising twist, Andrea shares why he’s leaving Phuket after a decade for Siem Reap, Cambodia 🇰🇭. What used to be a paradise has become an overcrowded hotspot, and it’s no longer home 🛫.

🎙️ Whether you're dreaming of launching a business in Thailand or just curious about expat life in Southeast Asia, this episode offers rare, unfiltered insights into both the highs and challenges of building a life and business in paradise 🌅.

👉 Check out Andrea’s work: crazywebstudio.co.th

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🌿 What does it take to build a premium cannabis brand in Thailand?

Canadian entrepreneur Carl Ketch reveals the journey behind Suay, a high-end cannabis cultivation business 🇨🇦➡️🇹🇭

From Canada’s strict regulations to Thailand’s tropical freedom, Carl didn’t just chase opportunity — he chased a dream ✨

🔥 But paradise has its price:
💧 Humidity battles
🦠 Mold threats (not mildew!)
🚛 Transporting heat-sensitive top-shelf flower
🌡️ Every step is precision-controlled

Carl dives into:
🤝 Building with dispensaries, not against them
📜 Thailand's evolving GACP regulations
🧬 How local vs. tourist consumers differ
👥 Thai vs. Canadian team culture
🎨 And why growing “quad-A” cannabis is an art form, not just agriculture

"Anyone can grow cannabis… but can you grow quad-quality, consistently?" 💎

🌏 If you're into entrepreneurship, cannabis science, or global green revolutions — hit that SUBSCRIBE and join us on this eye-opening trip through Thailand’s cannabis scene 🚀

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