Oh, how are you doing? My heart is pounding with excitement. I have been walking for four hours. Last night, I usually go to bed at 10 PM, but these days, I wake up in the early morning and can't fall back asleep, so I feel a bit tired in the morning. However, after finishing work, I try to study a bit, but at my age, my eyes start to feel heavy. So, I think it's better to sweat a little, and I go outside for a walk. I walk for about an hour and then return to handle some work and study. This is usually what my daily routine in Thailand looks like. 

As you may know, there are a lot of homeless people in Thailand. It's not just that there are many; there are really a lot. What's interesting is that you can often recognize them as homeless individuals by their appearance.

There are people who suddenly get up and seem like they are about to grab an Audi and go home. Sometimes, when I walk down the street and our eyes meet, they smile at me, and I smile back. Since I am a foreigner, when our eyes meet closely, I usually say sawadee ka. Then, unexpectedly, some people ask me if I have money. It seems they are not homeless, but they ask me that. Oh, it surprises me. Usually, when I walk down the street, I see elderly people, like grandmothers or grandfathers, who might have disabilities or are quite old, and I typically give them about 20 baht. When I take a walk, I usually see around seven homeless people near my house in the village.

I think I see about 20 people a day, usually around 12 to 20. When I spend about an hour at the park, I typically give out 20 baht each time, but sometimes I give out 50 baht if I'm feeling generous. There was a Thai man who suggested that it might be better to just buy bread or something similar instead. When I asked why, he explained that from my perspective, whether I give 20 or 50 baht, it's just 800 won, and he believes it would be better for someone to buy something they actually want to eat or drink with that money. However, he pointed out that if I give cash, there's a high chance that it could be spent on alcohol or marijuana instead, so giving bread would be a better option. That argument does make sense. But I also think that someone who wants to smoke marijuana might just trade the bread for it anyway. Anyway, a few days ago...

I was taking a walk and eating snacks, holding them in my hand. Suddenly, a homeless person sitting on a bench looked at me and pointed at the food I had in my hand. But I hadn't put anything in my mouth yet; it was just in my hand. The bag with more snacks was in my backpack, and I didn't have anything else. So, I just gave him some money because he seemed to want food. I handed him what I had in my hand. The next day, I encountered a similar situation again. I thought to myself that it would be better to carry some bread in my bag. That way, if I meet someone in need again, I could offer them bread. Nowadays, I keep some bread in my bag, and if I come across someone who looks like they haven't had a meal, I give it to them. But I also have to be careful about how I give it.

There isn't, because I'm not a homeless person. I'm just someone resting, but my appearance might look a bit like that, so if I were to give something, that would seem rude. I'm always careful about that. Someone asked me if life in Thailand isn't boring, probably because most of my videos only show me walking in parks. That's because I only film when I'm walking; I'm not a YouTuber. I think filming outside of my walks is a waste of time because there's nothing special to see. I don't even like showing myself, and since only this kind of scenery appears in my videos, people ask if I don't find it boring. But honestly, it's not boring for me. It varies from person to person. For me, when I was in Bangkok, I really thought I was going to die from boredom.

It was really suffocating because there were too many people. The weather was hot, and I was sweating a lot. There were so many people on the streets; it was really tough. But my preferences were mixed. When I went to less crowded places, it was okay, but living in a crowded area was too difficult. Here in the mountainous region, it's different. In the mountainous area, places like Udon Thani or Khon Kaen, or Mukdahan are all quite nice. The population isn't too high, and the land is spacious, which is nice. Especially here, not only are there good walking paths, but the parks are well-maintained, and the lakes are beautiful and clean. When I was in Laos, life was somewhat similar, but most of the time I was just walking around and reporting on my investment work in a foreign language.

When studying, one downside during my time in Naos was that there were many cows on the street, and it was too natural. I like nature, but sometimes it can be overwhelming. The dust is too much as well. However, there needs to be a certain level of artificiality. 

One good thing about Thailand is that there are many places to cool off. Just a short walk, and you can find a place to have a cola or an ice cream. You can also order food, and delivery is very convenient. People are always looking to eat out, so when someone asks me if living in Thailand is good or if I would recommend it, I would say yes. 

Although I haven't lived here for a very long time, from my experience, I think it's really great for people in their 50s, 60s, and 70s. The infrastructure is well-developed, and even though the cost of living in Thailand...

Even if it's expensive, it's still cheaper compared to Korea, and there's a huge variation depending on the region. Just a little further out, you can find many things that are really inexpensive. Of course, those who rely on help will use it a lot. However, personally, I think that if you just use the living expenses you spent in Korea, it would be much more cost-effective here. That's what I believe. 

For example, take coffee or mango juice, or even actual fruits. In Korea, fruits are extremely expensive, but here they are quite cheap, so for those who love fruits, it's the best. Personally, I'm not a big fan of fruits. So, in a way, for me, it's not that cost-effective to go out and eat on the street. But honestly, it's really nice here. I recommend Thailand. Laos, to be honest, is a mixed bag. If you want to go back to your childhood...

If you want to see what you looked like as a child about 60 years ago, I would recommend Thailand for those people. However, if you're looking for a place with good infrastructure and hospitals, I would also recommend Thailand. Vietnam is too noisy, and the traffic there is very chaotic, making it hard to concentrate. When it comes to food, it's a mixed bag. Some dishes in Thailand are really delicious, while others may not suit your taste. On the other hand, Vietnamese food tends to match Korean palates quite well. So, if it’s just about food, I would recommend Vietnam, but it’s too hectic there, so I can't fully recommend it. Anyway, I do recommend Thailand. Have a great day! Bye!

빈부격차가 너무 심각해서 서민이 가난에서 벗어나기 힘든 태국 | 그러나 한국인이 은퇴생활 하기에 너무나 매력적인 나라 태국 |

Scripts