Living in Thailand as a Black Expat: A Live Conversation with Ebony Expats and Black in Portugal

Ebony Expats

In this episode, Tori introduces you to Shane Edmond who moved to Thailand in 2020 and has been a pillar of the community, leading programming on our community platform and now helping with the launch of our new coaching programs and travel packages.

Tori and Shane meet with Kam, Heather and Anna from Black In Portugal to answer questions about living in Thailand, what Ebony Expats is, and the direction we're moving into.

Black in Portugal, Inc was created to build community— bringing together the local Portuguese community, expats, and travelers to provide a soft space for each group to land. Founded by Heather Proctor and Kamra Clemons, the group serves as a resource to the community by providing support to expats to ease their transition, hosting regular events and meet ups, and highlighting black owned businesses in Portugal. Their full team includes Ashley Osborne, Event Manager, and Anna Sanders, Marketing Manager. Together, all 4 women have been curating experiences and serving the community since arriving to Portugal.

Topics Discussed in this Episode:

Welcome [0:00]

Introductions [2:26]

Introducing Ebony Expats [4:28]

Tori’s Individual Journey to Thailand/Founding Ebony Expats [6:25]

Shane’s Journey to Thailand and Ebony Expats [8:52]

How long was Tori managing Ebony Expats alone? [11:47]

Describing the Black Community in Thailand before and after Ebony Expats [13:40]

What has Ebony Expats been up to the past couple of years? [16:22]

Ebony Expats' private online community on Mighty Networks [18:45]

More info about Mighty Networks and the process to setup [21:11]

What you can expect from a Coaching Program [25:15]

Connecting with local Black Communities [30:12]

Are there single moms in the Bangkok Community? [37:44]

Other Work Opportunities, aside from Education, that can Bring You to Thailand [41:32]

Getting around in Thailand [46:46]

Transportation in Lisbon [49:42]

The Black Experience in Thailand [50:49]

One Piece of Advice to Someone Traveling to Thailand for the First Time [55:25]

Plans to go back to the US or Relocate Elsewhere [58:56]

What are you Looking Forward to Most as a Brand in 2023? [1:02:17]

The Expat Experience of “What’s Next?” [1:05:52]

Working Remotely in Thailand [1:06:49]

What is the Bug Situation Like in Thailand? [1:08:31]

Where is Tori doing Residency? [1:11:04]

Are Residences and Communities changing in Thailand? [1:11:27]

What is in the Future for Ebony Expats? [1:14:39]

Wrapping up [1:16:42]

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