Old Foreigner Discusses Chasing Fast Money and Dark Choices In Thailand

I sit down with Paul Wallis, an expat who has called Thailand home for over 40 years. In this interview Paul reflects on a pivotal moment when he was tempted by the allure of quick cash through the production of an illegal product. He shares the struggles of balancing this risky venture with his relationship with his father, who disapproved of his choices, leading to deep personal conflicts. With raw honesty, Paul reveals the dark moments that pushed him to the brink, including a period when he nearly ended his own life. Despite these challenges, he also speaks about the silver linings: his travels around the world, the lessons learned from being broke, and the love story that blossomed with his Thai wife, who has stood by him for 30 years.#thailand #interview #thairishtimes Subscribe to my channel: @ThairishTimes Help support the channel: buymeacoffee.com/thairishtimespete Become a channel member:    / @thairishtimes   Links to Pauls Books: The Essential Expat's Guide To Living in Thailand: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00T1VJKLY 00:00 intro 01:55 How it all started 07:40 Wild bender nights in Bangkok 13:06 Fast Money & Dark Choices 22:17 Why I nearly ended it all 28:15 My Disapproving father 34:52 Travelling the world with no money 37:49 how I met my Thai wife 43:19 marrying a Thai woman while being broke