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Blink Digital Co-Founder Relocates to Bangkok Citing Quality-of-Life Gains

He describes the shift, after five years of reflection, as a choice to live better rather than a tax play or career pivot.

Overview

  • Rikki Agarwal, a co-founder and executive at Blink Digital, revealed his move from Mumbai to Bangkok in a detailed LinkedIn post.
  • He says the decision followed an age-40 reassessment and prioritized breathable air, fresh food, uninterrupted sleep, and reliable infrastructure.
  • He notes that his routine is unchanged but that money in Bangkok improves his life instead of compensating for broken systems.
  • Agarwal emphasizes he is not leaving India behind and is choosing a place that supports a healthy, simple life.
  • His post has prompted broad discussion among professionals about pollution, urban stress, and basic services in major Indian cities.