Fruiting Body Podcast (Thailand)15 Jul 2025

China vs. Thailand - The Shocking Truth About Doing Business in Asia || CARLOS COTA (E163)

🌴 From Mexico to Phuket: Building a Global Life in Paradise | Carlos Cota on Fruiting Body Podcast 🇹🇭

Ever dreamed of starting a new life in Thailand? 🌅 In this powerful episode of the Fruiting Body Podcast, we dive into the inspiring journey of 🇲🇽 Carlos Cota — a Mexican entrepreneur who went from Mexico City ➡️ Bangladesh ➡️ China ➡️ and finally to the tropical island of Phuket, Thailand.

🎙️ What you'll learn in this episode:

🌏 How a volunteer trip to Bangladesh sparked Carlos’s passion for Asia
🎓 His time at Columbia University and transition into international trading
🇨🇳 Behind-the-scenes insights on doing business in China and breaking cultural stereotypes
🏝️ Why Carlos chose Phuket, Thailand for a better quality of life, international schools, and raising bilingual kids
📚 How his children thrived between Chinese public schools and British international education

Carlos shares raw truths about the expat lifestyle in China vs Thailand, and what it really takes to build a sustainable life abroad as an entrepreneur and father. If you’re curious about moving to Thailand, building a business in Asia, or finding balance between success and lifestyle, this episode is a must-watch! 🎧

💡 Key Topics:

Expat life in Thailand 🇹🇭

International trading in China 🇨🇳

Raising bilingual children abroad 🧒🏼🈶

Life in Phuket for families and entrepreneurs 🏖️

From burnout to balance: lifestyle design in Asia

🔗 Watch now and be inspired to rethink your life abroad. Don’t forget to LIKE 👍 | SUBSCRIBE 🔔 | COMMENT 💬 to support our growing podcast community in Thailand!

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