Shao Chun Chen's Full-Time Thai Job

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He lives in Thailand but 'supercommutes' to Singapore — living off what he makes from 3 hours a week

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Shao Chun Chen used to work more than 40 hours a week in his corporate career in Singapore .

The 39-year-old grew up in Singapore and spent most of his life in the city-state before moving to Chiang Mai, Thailand , with his wife in November 2024 .

It took a layoff to make Chen realize he was financially independent in early 2024 .

Chen : "The strategy for anyone who wants to live in a country like Thailand is to really embrace the local culture, the local options" Instead, expats can save money by buying local products like Thai food, Thai medicine and Thai beer.

Chen says he's happy with his life in Thailand , though he is open to moving back to Singapore if the right opportunity comes along.

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