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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June 27, 2026
<p>🇹🇭 What would make someone sell everything they own at 82 years old and start a completely new life in Thailand?</p><p>In this episode of the Fruiting Body Podcast, Brendan sits down with James Gard, an Australian entrepreneur who spent more than six decades building businesses, working alongside Rupert Murdoch during the early days of News Limited, and helping shape the global printing industry.</p><p>But at 82 years old, Jim made the biggest decision of his life.</p><p>He sold his home, cars, furniture, and nearly all of his possessions before moving to Hua Hin, Thailand with just two suitcases and his wife.</p><p>This is a conversation about reinvention, retirement, freedom, and why it's never too late to completely change your life.</p><p>🎙️ In this episode:</p><p>🇦🇺 Why Jim left Australia after more than 80 years<br>🇹🇭 Why he chose Thailand for retirement<br>💰 Selling everything and starting again<br>🏦 Why his own bank froze his money overseas<br>🏥 Healthcare in Thailand vs. Australia<br>🌏 Life in Hua Hin as an expat<br>🧠 Lessons from six decades in business<br>❤️ Why age should never stop you from chasing a better life</p><p>Whether you're thinking about retiring overseas, moving to Thailand, or simply looking for inspiration to embrace change later in life, Jim's story proves it's never too late to start over.</p><p>👍 Like the video if you enjoy authentic conversations.</p><p>🔔 Subscribe for more podcasts about Thailand, retirement abroad, business, entrepreneurship, and expat life.</p><p>#Thailand #RetireInThailand #MoveToThailand #ThailandLife #ExpatLife #Retirement #RetirementAbroad #ThailandPodcast #HuaHin #Australia #LivingInThailand #ThailandLifestyle #Entrepreneur #StartOver #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>⏳TIMESTAMPS ▼</p><p>0:00 — Leaving Australia<br>2:30 — Frozen Bank Account<br>5:05 — Selling Everything<br>7:00 — Why Thailand?<br>9:10 — The Big Move<br>11:20 — Thailand Costs<br>14:15 — Why Australia Changed?<br>17:10 — No Longer Home<br>19:00 — Old Australia Vibes<br>22:05 — Rules & Freedom<br>24:05 — Retirement Healthcare<br>27:00 — Thai Healthcare<br>30:00 — Aging & Freedom<br>31:20 — Why Thailand Won?<br>33:20 — Rupert Murdoch<br>36:20 — Printing Changed<br>38:30 — Global Business<br>41:20 — Data to Chicago<br>43:15 — Secret Projects<br>45:15 — Starting Over</p>
June 12, 2026
<p>🇹🇭 What is it really like to retire in Thailand?</p><p>In this episode of the Fruiting Body Podcast, Brendan sits down with Bill Paige, a retired music journalist from Chicago who spent decades interviewing some of the biggest names in music before making a life-changing move to Thailand.</p><p>After a successful career in the United States, Bill chose to retire in Hua Hin, Thailand, where he has built a simpler, more affordable, and more fulfilling lifestyle.</p><p>We explore what life is really like as an expat in Thailand, the benefits and challenges of retiring overseas, and why more retirees are choosing Thailand over countries like the United States, Canada, Australia, and the UK.</p><p>Throughout the conversation, Bill shares stories from his incredible career, his experiences adapting to life in Thailand, and his perspective on aging, healthcare, happiness, and financial freedom.</p><p>🎙️ In This Episode</p><p>🇹🇭 Why Bill chose Thailand for retirement<br>💰 Cost of living in Thailand vs the United States<br>🏥 Healthcare in Thailand and medical costs<br>🏠 Life in Hua Hin as a retiree<br>🌏 Expat life and moving abroad later in life<br>👴 Aging, independence, and quality of life<br>🎸 Stories from a career interviewing music legends<br>✈️ Advice for anyone considering retirement overseas</p><p>Thailand has become one of the world's most popular retirement destinations, attracting expats from around the globe thanks to its affordable cost of living, excellent healthcare, warm climate, and relaxed lifestyle.</p><p>If you've ever wondered what it's like to retire in Thailand, move abroad, or start a new chapter later in life, this episode is packed with valuable insights and real-world experience.</p><p>👇 Comment below:</p><p>Could you see yourself retiring in Thailand? If not, where would you choose to retire?</p><p>👍 Like the video if you enjoy authentic conversations.</p><p>🔔 Subscribe for more podcasts about Thailand, expat life, retirement abroad, entrepreneurship, culture, and personal stories</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>#RetireAbroad #RetireInThailand #ExpatThailand #HuaHin #AmericanExpat #RetirementPlanning #FruitingBodyPodcast #thailandretirement </p><p>🔔 Follow Bill Paige at Surf Radio | https://www.facebook.com/Surfradiohuahin/</p>
May 25, 2026
<p>What is the real Thailand beyond the beaches, resorts, and tourist food?</p><p>In this episode, Brendan sits down with Leigh Higgins, the brains behind <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCUf5jXf4XGCE2jl8ti9ciSw"> @Feastthailand </a> and a popular voice of Surf Radio Hua Hin, to explore the deeper side of Thai food culture, regional cuisine, and the authentic Thailand that many travelers never experience.</p><p>Most visitors come to Thailand and stick to pad Thai, curries, and tourist hotspots… but Thai cuisine is one of the most diverse and complex food cultures in the world 🌏</p><p>Leigh shares incredible insight into:<br>🍜 Hidden Thai dishes most tourists never try<br>🌶️ Regional food culture across Thailand<br>🍲 Northern vs Southern Thai cuisine<br>👀 Why many foreigners misunderstand Thai food<br>📍 How to discover authentic local restaurants<br>🇹🇭 The cultural side of eating in Thailand</p><p>This episode is perfect for:</p><p>🔥Food lovers<br>🔥Thailand travelers<br>🔥Expats living in Thailand<br>🔥Anyone wanting a deeper understanding of Thai culture</p><p>If you truly want to experience Thailand properly… this episode is for you.</p><p>👇 Comment below:<br>What’s the best Thai dish you’ve ever tried?</p><p>👍 Like the video if you enjoy authentic conversations<br>🔔 Subscribe for more podcasts about Thailand, culture, food, and expat life</p><p>#Thailand #ThaiFood #ThailandTravel #StreetFood #ThaiCuisine #BangkokFood #ThailandPodcast #TravelThailand #FoodCulture #ThailandLife #ThaiStreetFood #ThailandVlog #HuaHin #Foodie #travelpodcast </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>▸Feast Thailand | https://feastthailand.com/<br>▸Feast Thailand Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/FeastThailand<br>▸Feast Thailand YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@Feastthailand/</p>
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