Living in Phuket as an Expat | Moving to Thailand & Starting a Business

Arda from The Unbound and Angus from Exotiq magazine sits down with Thomas Kuhse, founder of Cameo Art Gallery Phuket, to talk about his journey from Germany to building a life and business in Phuket. Thomas shares how his relationship with Thailand developed over 30 years, why Phuket eventually became home, and what it’s really like to live and run a business here as a foreigner. They also talk about the differences between Europe and Thailand, Phuket’s expat community, working with Thai people, the local art scene, and why connections matter so much on the island. If you’re thinking about moving to Thailand, already living in Phuket, or want to understand a more local and creative side of the island, this conversation is for you. — SHOW NOTES: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Meet Thomas Kuhse 01:05 Why Thomas Moved from Germany to Phuket 02:15 How Phuket Has Changed Over 30 Years 04:45 COVID, Tourism & Life in Phuket 06:24 Europe vs Life in Phuket 10:55 The Story Behind Cameo Art Gallery 14:24 Building an Art Business in Thailand 17:09 Starting a Business in Thailand as a Foreigner 18:30 Working with Thai People & Phuket’s Connection Culture 23:41 Daily Life, Restaurants & Phuket Lifestyle — WANT TO BE PART OF THE PODCAST? Are you an expat in Phuket with an interesting story, business, idea or experience to share? Apply to join The Unbound Podcast here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... — CONNECT WITH THE UNBOUND: Instagram:   / theunbound.th   Website: https://theunboundphuket.com/ Email: hello@theunboundphuket.com — CONNECT WITH EXOTIQ: Instagram:   / exotiqphuket   Website: https://exotiq.online/ — DISCOVER CAMEO ART GALLERY PHUKET: Cameo Art Gallery brings together sculptures, paintings and international artists in one of Phuket’s most distinctive gallery spaces. Founded by Thomas Kuhse, the gallery reflects his personal taste rather than trends, with works from Europe, Africa and beyond, including handmade Shona stone sculptures from Zimbabwe. — From moving to Phuket and navigating business as a foreigner to building connections, discovering local culture and creating a life around art, Thomas offers an honest look at another side of living in Thailand. #Phuket #PhuketExpats #LivingInThailand #PhuketPodcast #CameoArtGallery