From Stockholm To Koh Lanta: Swedes Building New Lives In Thailand | The New Locals

In Koh Lanta, Thailand, a growing Swedish community has transformed a once laid-back island into a second home. The last episode of The New Locals series follows families who traded life in Sweden for new beginnings abroad. At the heart is Lilla Svenska Skolan, where Swedish education blends with Thai culture, shaping globally minded students. Entrepreneurs like Martin and Frida fuse Swedish and Thai influences in their restaurants, while others, like Christian, carve out new livelihoods. Long-time resident Kim bridges cultures through community work and sustainability efforts. Together, their stories show how embracing a new culture can create a deeper sense of home. 00:00 Why Swedish families are moving to Koh Lanta 01:43 Learning beyond the classroom 03:51 From tourists to restaurant owners 06:40 Giving back to Koh Lanta 08:18 Building a new life in Thailand 10:18 Teaching Thai culture in a Swedish school 12:36 A restaurant built on local produce 14:28 Choosing Koh Lanta as home 16:34 Holding on to Swedish roots while building a life in Thailand 18:53 Helping local villages through tourism ========= ABOUT THE SHOW: The New Locals brings us stories of the different ethnic communities who’ve made their home in foreign lands around the world - people who immigrated and over time, become one of the locals. ================== #CNAInsider #TheNewLocalsCNA #Sweden #Swede #KohLanta #Thailand #Thai #Community #Migrants #DomesticWorkers #Culture For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider