I always enjoy our conversations Brett, and I like the way your channel helps people fulfil their dreams to live a happy life in Thailand. Good work fella!

Brilliant interview. Like sitting in with two old friends discussing their lives. Much better than a typical you tuber that has been in country for a month and is an expert!.

As a local here.. watching your videos gives me a better understanding on how the Farang thought process is. Some are good and some are bad but very insightful.

I work remotely as a cloud engineer in toronto. As soon as the travel restrictions loosen up for Canada, I am moving to Thailand for good.

in reverse im a thai who spent 12 years in UK and im listening to you guys with great interest. while most of your observations are quite spot on and provide a great insight, i just feel the need to remind everyone watching that most of it are drawn from the perspective and experience of a foreigner, which is what your intention is im sure, however, to some people this could be misconstrued that thais see things from the same/similar perspective. for example, as locals, we experience immense level of road rage among ourselves, generally foreigners would be spared from it. thais are extremely extroverted (look at all the photo snapping and large gatherings in restaurants) and introverted thais have a hard time existing and would be pre-judged and asked if they are ok if they are found to be behaving 'introvertedly' - if you are a foreigner, it dont matter what you are, locals generally leave you to it, hence what ash said about having complete freedom, i think for you guys, that's really the case, but it doesnt really apply to the locals. but all in all i enjoy hearing your perspective and experience, and i hope your stay in thailand continues to bring you lots of great memories.

What an amazing story and how refreshing it is to see that there are still farangs who genuinely fall in love with a thai woman and create a family based on love and mutual respect. I met my wife 13 years ago out of the blue in Pattaya. I wasn't looking for love after being put aside quite brutally, but got it thrown into my lap and 13 years later we are still together and going strong. In that aspect I can relate to Ash and the relation with his wife quite a bit. I also find it amazing how Ash built up his business but not only that, the fact his wife is 100% in charge of the company is proof that marriage can be a blessing and there are good women out there on which you can build and trust your life with. I think my wife is just that kind of person, she never asked me for a dime and probably never will, she is my absolute number 1 in life. So now I'm looking to finally migrate from Belgium to Thailand. I'm in the proces of selling my property and my business. A very hard but in my opinion a necessary decision giving the current economic and political situation in Europe. I'm not keen an tearing down what I have built up, but better leave on a high rather than waiting for the ship to sink entirely. I watched several videos of people that moved to Thailand and make a living there but I couldn't relate to any of them until this one. It gives me hope in believing there just might be a future for us in Thailand as well as long as we do things right. I'm not looking to get rich, I just want to make a living for ourselves without being a slave of my own existence. Living at a slower pace and have more time for ourselves is the main goal and something that my wife has earned 100 times over.

I too felt the magic the first day I walked off the plane... 1974. The charm remains. Nice to hear another's wonderful story... Thanks for sharing.

Fantastic discussion, been suffering from lack of inspiration lately and this was exactly what I needed

Very interesting interview with Ash. I agree here is South East Asia is more introverted society compared with western countries. Also think is very true a lot of people get bored after a few hours on the beach.

Thanks for sharing mate, interesting to listen 👍🏼

Wow thank you, what an insightful interview! Ash seems like a proper laid back man with a great attitude. There was so much content to this I'm blown away. You're a great interviewee, letting him talk and answer long! Good questions, and great points and notes made along the interview.

Great interview. Thanks for sharing! Gearing up for my own journey to Chiang Mai, so all these perspectives are a benefit for me to hear.

Love his story, it gives me hope because I plan on moving to Thailand next summer and I’m hoping my job allows me to work from Thailand

Thanks for sharing this interview 👍🏼 more of this please

I truly enjoyed that interview looking forward to part two

I like Ash, good guy and everything he said resonates with me

Great interview & discussion about working & living abroad on our own terms. I’ve been 18years abroad now. Last 10yrs here in Taiwan. 🇹🇼 Life , work & living abroad is amazing.

On a visa run I shouted at a car in Cambodia, that had cut me up, the passenger pulled a gun, I soon gave the wai....Different out east, got to keep your cool.

Great interview. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for sharing, interesting to listen 👍🏼

Great story! Thanks guys!

Top video Brett! Seems like a dream to live and work in Thailand.

Great video!!

Very interesting interview!

Very interesting interview Brett.

Wow. What a great interview and informational video. Ash really resonated with me. And you, Brett, my compliments to you on your interviewing skills. Your listening. You made that whole interview about Ash. Thank you for what I have learned.

Great interview & great stories!

I am a designer too, and I struggled in the last few years, even doing powerpoint design, because I never could reasonably offer overnight service. Now, I'm inspired to find new ways. Maybe move to Thailand! Thank you for an excellent video. I will be sure to watch the series and take a look at Ash's business site too. What a breath of fresh air!

Awesome, thank you

Wow - this is incredibly interesting. Don’t stop. More ideas are welcome. Thanks.

Great interview and Ash seems like a awesome guy. 👍

Great video Brett 🇹🇭

The end of your interview starting a biz: My advice---- get a Thai manager [not a girl from a bar]?. This is the most vital & important step starting any business in Thailand. Most foreigners can't read or write Thai. If you dont have a Thai Manager & its hard to get someone to trust, you are doomed before you start. Thats how I started & the advice came from a very wealthy CM Thai I went to school with. I still own my business 28 yrs later & don't even live in Thailand?? & still have the Thai Manager.,

mate i'm learning english and i consider my self an advanced. i just want to say thanks for this guest who speaks a delightful english. i would listen to him for hours.

Congratulations on your retirement Mr Brett Dev. Incredible to retire at 29 🙏

Great interview Brett. Ash is a great guy.

The link for the second part is dead! could you just reupload it on your channel? thanks!

I have better creativity during holiday staying at hotel. Minimalist makes me less headache, nothing much to worry.

Excellent stuff Dev. Thought it was going to be a bit of a drag but Ash is a fascinating character.

Interesting 🙏

Great video, know Ash, super super guy!

Fascinating conversation, Brett and Ash seem to be one cool and level-headed guy.

I enjoyed this conversation. It's good to hear one's experiences/perspectives/strategies of living in Thailand. Thanks for sharing.

I'm an expat just retired a year-and-a-half ago. Who would be the best person to contact about making living arrangements

Wow amazing wow Brett .

Way too much echo with the brick wall in the background. lol

Nice

Great interview....got a feeling I'll be like Ash!

I taught English in Korea and China for the money. I'm worried that if I move to Thailand for a year, I won't want to leave. (It wouldn't be a bad thing. It's just that I want to keep saving more for retirement.)

What a cool nice guy.

12:31 How do you get a small fortune in Thailand? Can't quite catch it, what was your answer please Brett?

Great chat guys and very inspirational. I'm in Europe and looking to make the move to Thailand when I can.

i thought the mic was a taser lol

Hey Brett. I enjoy watching your videos about farang entrepreneurs setting up shop and becoming successful in Thailand. I'm currently in Chiang Mai and looking to invest and would love to pick your brains. Would love to meet up for a drink if you're up for it. I sent you a pm on FB. Thanks again for the great content!

Ash! Met him around 2015, lovely fella

Tip no. 1 Don't honk on the road. You could get more than just a road rage.

Yeah the westerrn world should adopt darker car windows to stop road rage

farangs wanna be here while thai wanna run away