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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Hannah Cottrell

Family of four ‘fed up’ of living in the UK relocating to Thailand

  • A Nottinghamshire family of four, led by Dale and Kim Smith, is planning to relocate to Thailand with minimal belongings in pursuit of a better quality of life.
  • The family felt increasingly "trapped" and "fed up" with rising living costs, disengaged schooling for their children, and a desire to escape the routine of UK life.
  • To finance their move, they intend to sell their home, car, and most possessions, arriving in Bangkok with "nothing but a bag of clothes" and a pot of savings.
  • They plan to homeschool their children, Noah and Molly, hoping they will learn new languages and cultures while exploring Thailand, starting in Bangkok and Hua Hin.
  • The family aims to leave the UK by November, with their house going on the market in August, and Dale is documenting their journey on TikTok, gaining significant attention.

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