Thailand Is Changing: Gentrification, Cannabis Rules & Life in 2026

In this Q&A, we break down what life in Thailand is really like in 2026, including what's changing, hidden scams to avoid, travel tips, and what you need to know before making the move. Part 1: Visa Rules & Foreigner Crackdown? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JipnV6lhhVg&t=2s Part 3: Next Week How to Teach in Thailand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAJhPQ5qokc&t=3s How to Earn Extra Income: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX_O39eGBno&t=192s Chapters Intro: 0:00 Cannabis Rules 0:27 Green Mile & Gentrification 1:03 Cycling & Bike Rentals 9:39 Air Quality 12:28 Cockroaches 13:33 False Advertising Scams 14:23 7/11 Toasties 16:33 Ride-Hailing Apps Compared 17:16 Driving Legally in Thailand 18:23 Is Moving to Thailand Crazy? 19:35 Working in Thailand 21:25 My Work-Life Balance 23:32 Making Travel Content 24:26 Working as a Guide in Thailand 26:32 Becoming a Thai Citizen 27:26 Community Meetups in Bangkok 28:14 Consultations 28:55 Hidden Truth of Life in Thailand 29:16 SUPPORT 💵 🟢 Buy me a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ajarncal Recommendations ✅ ✚ My Health Insurance (Safetywing): https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=25111590&campaign=6&utm_campaign=6&utm_source=25111590&utm_medium=Ambassador 🌐 My esim - https://saily.com/bangkokguide (use coupon code 'bangkokguide' for a 15% discount) 🔗 My VPN - https://nordvpn.com/thebangkokguide (use coupon code 'thebangkokguide' for exclusive offer + 4 months free) Moving or Visiting Thailand: Book a Consultation 📅 🟢 https://bangkokguide.as.me/ Travel Tools ✈️ 💵 How I transfer money internationally (Wise): https://wise.prf.hn/click/camref:1011l3CdDM ✈️ How I book flights (Skyscanner): https://skyscanner.pxf.io/BnPPx4 🚂 How I book Train and Bus Tickets in Thailand (12Go): https://12go.asia/?z=10875997 The Music in my Videos: https://share.epidemicsound.com/c9rtec My Film Gear 📸 💻 Main Camera - https://amzn.to/4av6EHK High Quality Camera - https://amzn.to/4kwoJtD Action Camera - https://amzn.to/4twsrYp External Microphone - https://amzn.to/3MsvArl Drone - https://amzn.to/4rfGErh Main Computer for editing - https://amzn.to/3MucP6V Second Computer - https://amzn.to/4kwoJtD FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA 🌐 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajarncal/ 🌐 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajarn.cal ✅ SUBSCRIBE & JOIN TO BE A MEMBER: https://www.youtube.com/@thebangkokguide/