Picture courtesy of The Daily Mail

 

Kerry Katona, the former Atomic Kitten singer and well-known British personality, has announced a transformative new chapter of her life, planning to relocate from England to the idyllic surroundings of Thailand. Having recently visited the country, Katona, now 44, shared an emotional narrative of her journey, underlining her affection for Thailand, which she affectionately refers to as her "happy place."

 

During her time on the island of Koh Samui, Katona experienced a profound shift in perspective, attributing her newfound clarity and joy to the island's tranquil atmosphere. On Instagram, she conveyed her plans to move her family, including her five children, to this tropical paradise. Her intention is not just a fresh environment, but an immersive lifestyle change, trading England’s grey skies for the lush landscapes and vibrant culture of Thailand.

 

Central to Katona’s new chapter is a prospective business venture. Teaming up with her business associate and friend Bryan Lunt, Katona plans to open a jungle retreat. The venture is inspired by her experiences at a site near The Beach Samui, noted as Asia's first licensed hotel providing cannabis-integrated therapies. Her aspirations in the hospitality sector are fueled by the location's unique offerings and the serene energy she experienced there. "It’s just stunning. This is where we’re going to be building a new resort," an emotional Katona shared in her video, articulating her excitement and commitment to this ambitious endeavor.

 

 

 

Her relationship with Thailand deepened as she navigated personal transitions, notably her separation from Ryan Mahoney, her partner of six years. Following the split, Katona embarked on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual reset. This personal transformation is underscored by her decision to undergo a breast uplift, aiming for a more natural appearance. Addressing her physical changes, she commented, “I just want my own boobs back. I don’t want massive boobs or anything really fake, just my boobs again."

 

Katona humorously noted the correlation between her single status and weight changes; she feels she naturally slims down when single and tends to gain weight while in relationships. This light-hearted reflection reveals her dedication to embracing a healthier, more authentic self as she embarks on this new life abroad.

 

Katona’s decision to relocate underscores her desire for renewal and a more enriching lifestyle for herself and her children. Her planned shift to Thailand is emblematic of a broader search for happiness and purpose, transitioning from the UK's winter to the endless summer of Thailand. It's a bold move fueled by both personal healing and professional ambition, marking not just a geographical change but a wholesale life transformation. Through this new journey, she aims to blend personal wellness with entrepreneurial spirit amid the beauty of Thailand's landscapes.

 

Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger

 

-- 2025-04-21

 

 

I hope she is not bringing that Katie Price with her ...supposed

to be good friends .

 

regards Worgeordie

Another article for the  emoji

Coming soon another article "Farang Gets Fleeced! I hope she sticks to the rule "Only invest in Thailand what you can easily walk away from".

Give it a year and will be back to UK when the kids hate it and she won't like that nobody cares who she is . 

A two week holiday is very different from living there permanently. Especially when you have to deal with people in government offices, immigration,lawyers etc.

She's probably hoping to get a guest appearance on The White Lotus.

Someone might want to tell her that they finished shooting Season 3 long ago and won't be back for Season 4.

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

her decision to undergo a breast uplift, aiming for a more natural appearance

I believe the more natural appearance is when they are left hanging due to the organic ageing process...

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

During her time on the island of Koh Samui, Katona experienced a profound shift in perspective,

 

She's going through the same cycle as every backpacker before her.😂 Once she figures out Thailand is a 3rd world country she'll be gone. I'll give her 12 months. 

16 minutes ago, klauskunkel said:

I believe the more natural appearance is when they are left hanging due to the organic ageing process...

Especially as she looks a wrinkled 84 in the photo not 44 ffs!!😏😏😏😏😂🤣😂🤣

Let's see how living in Thailand compares to a short holiday...  🤔

FFS Do you know who I am !!!!!!!!

No competition with Thai women, if she's 44 I wouldn't swap her for my missus and she's 57, and yes, I've had my eyesight checked recently.

1 minute ago, Jeff the Chef said:

No competition with Thai women, if she's 44 I wouldn't swap her for my missus and she's 57, and yes, I've had my eyesight checked recently.

 

She has aged very badly.  I actually have a vague memory of her being attractive when she was younger, but I did a quick google, and she was never all that great.  

2 minutes ago, BangkokReady said:

 

She has aged very badly.  I actually have a vague memory of her being attractive when she was younger, but I did a quick google, and she was never all that great.  

 

Just done the same, bloody hell, plug ugly, when she fell out the tree she hit every branch on the way down.

I wish her well but I fear, as she is a foreigner, her business plans will run into all manner of bureaucratic hurdles the like of which she will never have previously experienced. 

With a body going south I guess S.E Asia is a good start.

52 minutes ago, DPKANKAN said:

Especially as she looks a wrinkled 84 in the photo not 44 ffs!!😏😏😏😏😂🤣😂🤣

 

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Those photos are a good example why we expats have a Thai GF/ wife 

14 minutes ago, twizzian said:

Those photos are a good example why we expats have a Thai GF/ wife 

Very true, who wants a wrinkled middle-aged hag that looks 80 plus

I'm just happy we've got new emoji's to express out feelings about things, although in this particular case I wish they had an "I don't give a <deleted>e" emoji.

 

(I meant poop)

Samui. Tranquil. Has she tried to drive anywhere. Getting as bad as Pooket 

Never heard of her.

34 minutes ago, newnative said:

Never heard of her.

Here she is ........... blond on the left.

 

5 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Here she is ........... blond on the left.

 

Thanks.

21 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Here she is ........... blond on the left.

 

She has a certain look about her*

 

*apologies for the potential misgendering 

 

 

42 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Here she is ........... blond on the left.

 

Pretty awful music, boring, bland and corny.

Almost as bad as the Spice Girls

Her business partner Brian Lunt,wasn't he in that folk group Hunt,Lunt and Cunningham.

8 minutes ago, Scottie12 said:

Her business partner Brian Lunt,wasn't he in that folk group Hunt,Lunt and Cunningham.

He was the boss of the "Absolute group", the timeshare outfit of old, esp in Phuket/Patong.

Well apparently she must have had some success if she’s going to build a weed holistic hotel on Samui. She must have a nice nest egg. Unfortunately she needs to stay here longer than 2 weeks to see if she actually likes it and can deal wall of the Thai Laws, envelopes and bs to even get it started. Thailand does not make it easy for any foreigners to do business. Don’t let their bs fool you. 

I can hardly contain my indifference.🙄