What does it take to build a life, businesses, and a family on a Thai island? 🏝️ Maayan from Sweet Life Lanta shares her journey that resulted in her finding a home, starting a business and building a family on Koh Lanta - it's a story of organic growth, cultural immersion, and entrepreneurial resilience.

From a long-distance relationship while working in Myanmar to building several business on the island (Guesthouses, AirBnB properties and her husband, Mon's cooking school, the couple's businesses grew spontaneously and organically. When the pandemic hit, they pivoted to online cooking classes, connecting with people worldwide who missed Thailand and their YouTube channel was born.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why Koh Lanta offers authentic Thai culture with diverse communities living in harmony
• Starting businesses in Thailand as a mixed couple and navigating ownership laws
• Pandemic adaptation and taking the cooking school online
• First-time visitor tips to Thailand and hidden gems
• The community of Western women with Thai partners

Whether you're dreaming of island life or planning your first Koh Lanta trip, Maayan offers genuine insights into creating a sweet life in Southeast Asia.

Links & Resources

• Sweet Life Lanta YouTube Channel
• Sweet Life Guest House and Wooda House (accommodations in Koh Lanta Old Town)
• Cooking with Mon on Koh Lanta
• Koh Lanta Travel Guide 🏝️

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