Sukhothai, Thailand: "Why do you live here?"

Sukhothai, Thailand is worth visiting — but as far as expat life goes, it’s not there. www.theborderlessoffice.com In this episode of 30 Thai Cities in 30 Days, I explore Sukhothai Historical Park, the split between old town and new town, the local coffee and noodle scene, and what daily life actually feels like on the ground. I also talk with locals about how the city changed after COVID, why so many young people leave, and why the energy here feels quieter than in other cities in Thailand. I sit down with Nak from Taste from Root for one of the best conversations of the trip — about Sukhothai’s culture, palm sugar, food, tourism, and what this city means today. Sukhothai has beauty, history, kindness, and very low costs. But does it have enough life for me to want to live here as an expat? This is stop number 4 of 30 Thai Cities in 30 Days. Key moments 00:01 - 00:47 Never fully recovered after COVID 00:48 - 01:49 Sukhothai Historical Park and why it matters as Thailand’s former capital 01:50 - 02:54 First impressions of Sukhothai’s new town vs. old town 02:55 - 10:29 Quiet nightlife, dark streets, and signs the town 10:30 - 13:57 Local conversations about tourism, cost of living, and why everything feels so cheap 14:00 - 16:00 Buu’s perspective on young people leaving Sukhothai for bigger cities 16:01 - 16:50 Trying the famous Sukhothai noodles 16:55 - 17:21 Hotel stay and what a budget stay looks like in Sukhothai 17:41 - 29:49 Sit-down with Nak from Taste from Root (Palm sugar, local ingredients, and preserving Sukhothai culture) 30:00 - 34:00 10. My final answer: would I live here as an expat? About Philip + Contact My vlog style is exploring places by talking with people — asking questions about the town or city, and what they love about it (or not). Places become most interesting when exploring local history, having conversations, and experiencing the daily rhythm and life through the eyes of locals, expats, and visitors alike. I find each place has its own energy. My travel is inspired by the desire to gain a broader perspective. The more I travel, the less I know. 30 THAI CITIES IN 30 DAYS 1. Ayutthaya — Sat, Mar 28, 2026 2. Kanchanaburi — Sun, Mar 29, 2026 3. Uthai Thani — Mon, Mar 30, 2026 4. Sukhothai — Tue, Mar 31, 2026 5. Phrae — Wed, Apr 1, 2026 6. Lampang — Thu, Apr 2, 2026 7. Khon Kaen — Fri, Apr 3, 2026 8. Udon Thani — Sat, Apr 4, 2026 9. Nakhon Phanom — Sun, Apr 5, 2026 10. Mukdahan — Mon, Apr 6, 2026 11. Roi Et — Tue, Apr 7, 2026 12. Buriram — Wed, Apr 8, 2026 13. Khao Yai — Thu, Apr 9, 2026 14. Pattaya — Fri, Apr 10, 2026 15. Jomtien — Sat, Apr 11, 2026 16. Pratumnak Hill — Sun, Apr 12, 2026 17. Bangkok — Mon, Apr 13, 2026 18. Surat Thani — Tue, Apr 14, 2026 19. Sichon — Wed, Apr 15, 2026 20. Nakhon Si Thammarat — Thu, Apr 16, 2026 21. Phatthalung — Fri, Apr 17, 2026 22. Hat Yai — Sat, Apr 18, 2026 23. Songkhla — Sun, Apr 19, 2026 24. Trang — Mon, Apr 20, 2026 25. Koh Lanta — Tue, Apr 21, 2026 26. Krabi — Wed, Apr 22, 2026 27. Turtle Beach — Thu, Apr 23, 2026 28. Khao Lak — Fri, Apr 24, 2026 29. Khao Sok — Sat, Apr 25, 2026 30. Ranong — Sun, Apr 26, 2026 Follow along on my journey through 30 Thai cities at The Borderless Office website. You will find a deeper dive into each video location, along with info about upcoming projects and the full schedule. https://theborderlessoffice.com/30-th... Website: https://theborderlessoffice.com/ YouTube:    / philipjames360   Instagram:   / philipjames360   Facebook:   / philipb07   LinkedIn:   / philipbeere   Contact: [email protected]