by Brendan O'Neill
🇹🇭 Podcast about People in Thailand We keep it simple and discuss 3 MAIN Points: 1. What did you do before Thailand? 2. What brought you to Thailand? 3. What are you doing in Thailand? 🍄 Subscribe to this channel for New Podcasts EVERY TUESDAY 🍄 Check out of Mushrooms: https://fruitingbody.co.th/
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April 18, 2025
<p>What’s it really like moving from Singapore to Thailand? Rebecca Lek shares the raw truth. 🇸🇬➡️🇹🇭</p><p>In this episode of the Fruiting Body Podcast, we sit down with Rebecca Lek, a Singaporean entrepreneur who left behind a corporate career to build her dream life in Phuket, Thailand. Since 2008, Rebecca has transitioned from managing Blue Canyon Country Club to launching multiple businesses—starting with a wakeboard park and now leading wellness and development projects across the island.</p><p>She breaks down the real challenges of running a business in Thailand—think land leases, logistics, and how to stand out without huge marketing budgets. Rebecca also reveals how Phuket’s tight-knit community and the laid-back Thai culture shaped her entrepreneurial mindset.</p><p>🧘♀️ From Singapore’s fast-paced, structured work environment to Thailand’s more relaxed lifestyle—Rebecca compares both worlds, especially when it comes to food, social culture, and daily living.</p><p>We also dive into:</p><p>▸How COVID pushed her into community service</p><p>▸Why Phuket is attracting luxury family-focused developments</p><p>▸Her tips on moving to Thailand, choosing neighborhoods, and where the next big opportunities lie</p><p>#LivingInThailand #PhuketLife #MoveToThailand #ThailandVsSingapore #ExpatLifeThailand #SingaporeExpat #EntrepreneurLife #DigitalNomadAsia #ThaiLifestyle #IslandLiving #WellnessThailand #PhuketBusiness #ThailandVibes #LifeInPhuket #FruitingBodyPodcast</p><p>🍄FRUITING BODY MUSHROOM'S SUPPLEMENTS ▼<br>▸ https://fruitingbody.co.th/</p><p>🙏THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS :)</p><p>▸ SUBSCRIBE | https://www.youtube.com/c/FruitingBodyPodcast</p><p>🎧AUDIO VERSIONS ▼<br>▸SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/7jmBtVQ7cRzV1vQiearseH <br>▸APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/fruiting-body-phuket-podcast/id1586653000</p><p>🔥OUR GUESTS SOCIAL▼<br>▸Rebecca's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rebeccalek/<br></p>
April 10, 2025
<p>From Tsunami Hero to Iron Chef Thailand — Chef Khun Noi’s Incredible Culinary Journey 🇹🇭🍽️</p><p>In this powerful episode of the Fruiting Body Podcast, we sit down with Tamasak “Chef Khun Noi” Chootong, a Phuket legend and celebrated chef known for his unique blend of European-Thai fusion cuisine. From surviving the 2004 Phuket tsunami to rising as a competitor on Iron Chef Thailand, Chef Noi’s journey is as inspiring as it is flavorful.</p><p>Chef Noi began his culinary path not in Thailand—but in Germany, learning classic European techniques before working on cruise ships and in 5-star hotels. Despite his Thai roots, he admits he didn’t even know how to make a curry when he started! His career took a life-changing turn when an illness forced him to slow down, leading him to open a small Phuket Town restaurant with his sister. That restaurant, Suay, became an overnight hit—offering Thai Fusion gourmet dishes at affordable prices.</p><p>🌶️ With 17 restaurants under his belt, and as a pioneer of Phuket’s modern food scene, Chef Noi now operates:</p><p>* Multiple Suay restaurant locations</p><p>* The popular Daily Dose cafés</p><p>* A large-scale catering business in Phuket with over 200 staff</p><p>* A new flagship complex with restaurants, central kitchens, and a rooftop bar</p><p>This Thai chef and restaurateur still lives a youthful lifestyle—skateboarding at midnight, playing tennis daily, and running one of the most exciting food empires in southern Thailand.</p><p>👨🍳 If you're passionate about Thai food, Phuket restaurants, or building a life around your passion, this episode is for you. Discover how Chef Khun Noi is redefining the Thailand lifestyle through creativity, resilience, and world-class cooking.</p><p>🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more inspiring stories from Thailand’s entrepreneurs, chefs, and cultural icons.</p><p>📍 Visit Chef Noi's restaurants across Phuket, Thailand and experience a taste of his incredible journey firsthand.</p><p>#ThailandTsunami #PhuketTsunami2004 #ChefNoi #IronChefThailand #ThailandRestaurants #ThaiFood #PhuketLife #TsunamiSurvivor #ThaiLifestyle #FruitingBodyPodcast #ThailandCulinaryScene #ChefLife #PhuketThailand #RealStoryThailand #thaiculture </p><p>🍄FRUITING BODY MUSHROOM'S SUPPLEMENTS ▼<br>▸ https://fruitingbody.co.th/</p><p>🙏THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS :)</p><p>▸ SUBSCRIBE | https://www.youtube.com/c/FruitingBodyPodcast</p><p>🎧AUDIO VERSIONS ▼<br>▸SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/7jmBtVQ7cRzV1vQiearseH <br>▸APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/fruiting-body-phuket-podcast/id1586653000</p><p>🔥OUR GUESTS SOCIAL▼<br>▸Khun Chef Noi's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chefnoitammasak/ <br>▸Daily Dose Phuket | https://www.instagram.com/dailydosecherngtalay/<br>▸Suay Phuket | https://www.instagram.com/suay_cherngtalay/ </p>
March 27, 2025
<p>🎙️ Living in Thailand vs. The West – The REAL Cost of Phuket Life!</p><p>Thinking about moving to Thailand? 🏝️ Matt Fox shares his real experience building a home in Phuket, raising a family abroad, and comparing life in Thailand vs. Australia. From hidden costs and property laws to expat life struggles, this episode breaks it all down.</p><p>💰 Is Thailand really cheaper?<br>🚸 How is family life in Phuket compared to Australia?<br>🏡 The truth about owning property as a foreigner in Thailand</p><p>Matt reveals the cost of living in Thailand vs. the West, the challenges of raising kids abroad, and why some things aren’t as cheap as you think. International schools, healthcare, property investment, and the real price of Western-style living—we cover it all!</p><p>🔹 Why buying land in Thailand isn’t as easy as you think<br>🔹 How to avoid expat traps when building a home<br>🔹 Solar energy, well water & off-grid solutions in Phuket<br>🔹 Western comforts vs. Thai lifestyle—what’s better for families?</p><p>🚨 Thinking about relocating? WATCH THIS FIRST! 🚨</p><p>📢 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for more real talk on life in Thailand! 🌏</p><p>#ThailandLife #PhuketLiving #MovingToThailand #ExpatLife #LivingInThailand #CostOfLiving #ThailandExpat #ThailandVsAustralia #FamilyLifeThailand #PhuketExpat #LifeAbroad #ThailandHome #ExpatFinance #PhuketPodcast #FruitingBodyPodcast</p><p>🍄FRUITING BODY MUSHROOM'S SUPPLEMENTS ▼<br>▸ https://fruitingbody.co.th/</p><p>🙏THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SUPPORTERS :)</p><p>▸ SUBSCRIBE | https://www.youtube.com/c/FruitingBodyPodcast</p><p>🎧AUDIO VERSIONS ▼<br>▸SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/7jmBtVQ7cRzV1vQiearseH <br>▸APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/fruiting-body-phuket-podcast/id1586653000</p><p>🔥OUR GUESTS SOCIAL▼<br>▸Matt Fox's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mattycfox/</p>
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