"As a frequent traveler, I fell in love with Thailand's diverse landscapes, rich culture, and - best of all - the food. So when I experienced career burnout in 2024 after five years in Hong Kong and needed a soft landing, Thailand felt like an instant safe haven. I knew it like the back of my hand (or so I thought), and with the introduction of the digital nomad DTV visa that same year, the leap felt like a no-brainer."
"I began my new life with a three-month immersion in Bangkok, my favorite city in the world. I wanted a familiar landing pad and the festive energy. I learned that even favorites have their downsides. The city's relentless buzz - thrilling at first - slowly became overwhelming. The constant motion, traffic, and density fueled my anxiety. In a metropolis so vast, finding genuine silence or peace felt nearly impossible. I often wanted to switch it all off, but Bangkok doesn't come with an off switch."
Andre Neveling moved to Thailand on a digital nomad DTV visa after experiencing career burnout in 2024 following five years in Hong Kong. He began with a three-month immersion in Bangkok for familiarity and energy, but the city's relentless motion, traffic, and density increased his anxiety and made silence rare. As a remote freelancer he relocated to Phuket seeking serenity; the island felt like a permanent-holiday paradise and revealed corners he had not seen as a tourist. High season brought overtourism in December and January, turning secret beaches crowded and disrupting routines as food deliveries slowed and shops ran out of staples.
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