Martin Selby, originally from the UK, moved to Koh Samui, Thailand, 18 years ago after a yearlong trip through Asia. Enticed by the island's beauty and potential, he secured a job as a chef, eventually becoming a restaurant owner. Today, he operates Foxtrot Bistro, which offers a unique blend of European and Asian cuisine while enjoying a stunning view of Bangrak Bay. Selby's journey reflects his desire for adventure and the spontaneity that shaped his career and personal life on the island.
"I thought, well, if I don't go and do it now, I might not ever do it, and I'll just end up working forever and ever," Selby, now 43, said with a laugh.
"I had three months left before my return flight, and I was like, I might just chill here now," he said. "About a month into being chill, I was like, what if I could get a job here?"
Selby's restaurant overlooks Bangrak Bay on Samui's northern shore, and he wasn't lying about the view. Beyond the terrace, the water stretches out to the horizon in shades of blue and green.
As his career grew, so did his personal life: He got married and became a father. "It was all very spur of the moment," he added.
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