British man quits England for Thailand’s tropical tranquility

[TroubleandGrumpy]

First John Cleese and now Riyan Ruparelia - where will it all end.

 

[Jingthing]

I support people from the west considering moving abroad for financial arbitrage motivations, especially retirees, successful digital nomads, etc.

Housing costs in the U.S., Canada, U.K. etc are ruinous.

However people need to be realistic and understand that no target country is a paradise and they need to be realistic about how they are going to support themselves, as the place may be cheaper but it sure won't be free, especially if working in the local economy (plus of course visas). So you solve some problems leaving, but you gain some new problems as a trade off.

[Crossy]

  On 3/6/2024 at 5:50 AM, sirineou said:

I sure hope more of them don't come here. 

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Right now, we Brits are preferable to the Swiss

[BE88]

It's a TAT ad ?

[norfolkandchance]

  On 3/6/2024 at 5:35 AM, Sheryl said:

How could a UK citizen (native born) come here on refugee status? Obviously not.

 

And further Thsiland is not a signatory to the convention on refugees  so no protections and certainly no support for coming here as a refugee.

 

Presumably he entered either visa exempt or on TV. And indeed he needs to find a job. 

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You missed the sarcasm alert then.

[norfolkandchance]

  On 3/6/2024 at 5:40 AM, John Drake said:

 

 

Sure looks like the sort of guy you want to hire to teach English, huh?

 

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30000 Baht a month goes along way with a family.

[Dolf]

  On 3/6/2024 at 5:09 AM, Will B Good said:

Wow.....this guy is a real trailblazer......moving to Thailand.....!!!

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Farang receptionist in Nana

[G_Money]

He young,  somewhat hip and stylish.  He could be a hit with the ladies.

 

Until they find out he’s one level up from being broke and homeless.  Think he’ll asking to “split” the bin on night out.  It’s the latest fad of his generation and frankly some older Cheap Charlies.

 

Waiting for the follow up on this story 3 years from now.  His lengthy work resume will be beneficial for employment in Thailand.

 

The next E beggar.

[norfolkandchance]

I hope he's on AN.

[Crossy]

  On 3/6/2024 at 7:01 AM, norfolkandchance said:

I hope he's on AN.

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Nooooo!

 

My cover is blown!

[Denim]

Ah well, soon be in a classroom with his students , living the life and going places.

[JimTripper]

  On 3/6/2024 at 5:09 AM, Will B Good said:

Wow.....this guy is a real trailblazer......moving to Thailand.....!!!

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I can envision this guy pumping away. He is a man's man, man. Will you be a bottom, man? Buggery.

[HugoFastor]

In before follow up article entitled:

 

"British man quits Thailand for lack of job, money or long stay visa"

[Happy happy]

Does anyone know his current Visa status?

What Visa would he be given  on arrival?

[BritScot]

  On 3/6/2024 at 5:20 AM, Crossy said:

Go for it Riyan.

 

If it all goes pear-shaped you are still young enough to re-boot somewhere else, even back home.

 

But, how do you plan to support yourself and later your parents?

 

 

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Gen Z or whatever is being produced now are so self serving, selfish, me, me, me types. So at 22, with no real money behind him thinks he can live and work in Thailand, as what? A receptionist because, that seems to be his only qualification! Scuba diving instructor a possibility but that takes money and time or a teacher but no degree. Bat Sh!T Crazy! Deluded, wake up kid, get a job or start a business in the uk, make your money then come to Thailand to loss it......

[JackGats]

"Bought a one-way ticket to Thailand"?

 

What other parts in this story are bogus?

[Screaming]

It appears that his parents might have been immigrants to the UK. Now this dude is bad mouthing his hosting country. I bet that gold chain around his neck will not last to long if he keeps flashing it around.

[Ralf001]

  On 3/6/2024 at 7:52 AM, Happy happy said:

Does anyone know his current Visa status?

What Visa would he be given  on arrival?

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He flew on a one way ticket so likely has a tourist visa.

[HauptmannUK]

Ruparelia is an Indian (Hindu) surname - most likely from western Gujarat. Very likely that's where his parents hail from - possibly via East Africa.

Anyway, its yet another nonsense article based on some self-promoting TikToker.  Not sure why the media bother with these stories. I don't suppose he'll be any more successful in Thailand than in the UK.  Not sure what career opportunities Thailand can offer over the UK.  Possibly he can take a position teaching English on poverty wages with no pension.

Despite all the criticism of the UK there are still lots of opportunities to get on.  My wife arrived from Thailand in 2015 with virtually no English and no qualifications and in 2016 went into partnership in a hotel/restaurant. She now makes serious money - many times what she'd earn in Thailand.

[richard_smith237]

He's a TikToker....   

 

All of this is a cry publicity to drum up views on this channel.... 

 

 

[FritsSikkink]

  On 3/6/2024 at 8:20 AM, Screaming said:

I bet that gold chain around his neck 

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Silver more likely

[Moonlover]

Well if he's the same guy that I've found on Linkedin, he certainly seems to have his smarts about him. Better qualified than I ever was.

 

Former President of Reading University Kickboxing Society | Bsc. Economics graduate from the University of Reading

United Kingdom.

 

He doesn't strike me as the sort of guy who'd just strike out without having some sort of game plan. Good luck to the young fella. I hope Thailand delivers what he's striving for.

 

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/riyan-ruparelia-279b99172

[connda]

  On 3/6/2024 at 5:06 AM, webfact said:

The 22 year old London-born receptionist booked a one-way ticket to Bangkok, Thailand, at the beginning of the year, revealing plans to tour Thailand for a few months before finding somewhere to settle down.

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Dude's in for a shock.  "Receptionist" is no doubt a protected job category. 

[NoDisplayName]

  On 3/6/2024 at 5:06 AM, webfact said:

While still living with his parents

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  On 3/6/2024 at 5:06 AM, webfact said:

Riyan held a receptionist position, earning just above the minimum wage

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  On 3/6/2024 at 5:06 AM, webfact said:

Riyan worked 30 hours a week as a receptionist at Powerleague, earning £11 per hour (500 baht).

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  On 3/6/2024 at 5:06 AM, webfact said:

Having visited Thailand thrice before

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  On 3/6/2024 at 5:06 AM, webfact said:

Riyan realised he couldn’t afford to rent a place of his own

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Where's the link to the GoFundMe?

 

  On 3/6/2024 at 5:06 AM, webfact said:

Riyan mentioned that his parents were “supportive”

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Ah, there it is!

[billd766]

  On 3/6/2024 at 6:29 AM, Jingthing said:

I support people from the west considering moving abroad for financial arbitrage motivations, especially retirees, successful digital nomads, etc.

Housing costs in the U.S., Canada, U.K. etc are ruinous.

However people need to be realistic and understand that no target country is a paradise and they need to be realistic about how they are going to support themselves, as the place may be cheaper but it sure won't be free, especially if working in the local economy (plus of course visas). So you solve some problems leaving, but you gain some new problems as a trade off.

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I wonder what he will do when he learns that he cannot actually own a house in Thailand legally?

A condo, yes, but a house.

I wonder if he also realises how difficult it can be for a foreigner to get a loan etc in Thailand?

[CG1 Blue]

Families of Indian (Hindu) heritage have usually been quite successful in the UK. So he's presumably financing his relocation through Bank of Mum & Dad. Obviously he'll have visa challenges ahead.

And at 22 he's going to make a lot of mistakes, but good luck to him.

 

Oh and...'Thrice holidayed in Thailand'?  Who wrote this story, William Shakespeare? 😆

[herfiehandbag]

For someone "living the dream" he doesn't look very happy does he?

 

Distinctly non-chuffed!

[Jingthing]

  On 3/6/2024 at 9:32 AM, billd766 said:

I wonder what he will do when he learns that he cannot actually own a house in Thailand legally?

A condo, yes, but a house.

I wonder if he also realises how difficult it can be for a foreigner to get a loan etc in Thailand?

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Yeah he doesn't seem to know much.

For his purposes he should prioritize paths to permanent residency and citizenship. Nowhere in Asia. Possibilities in Latin America.

[Dolf]

  On 3/6/2024 at 6:35 AM, Crossy said:

 

Right now, we Brits are preferable to the Swiss

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And then you have the Russians. 

[beautifulthailand99]

Oh dear, never mind.