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Goodbye Deutschland’ Marks 20 Years with Reflections from Longtime Emigrants

Matthias Bück, featured in the anniversary special, shares insights on freedom, challenges, and lessons from 16 years in Thailand.

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Overview

  • Matthias Bück, who emigrated to Thailand in 2009 with his then-wife Hania, reflects on his journey in the 20th-anniversary special of 'Goodbye Deutschland! Die Auswanderer.'
  • Now living in Phuket, Bück expresses contentment with his life abroad, emphasizing the personal freedom and happiness he has found in Thailand.
  • Bück critiques German society, stating that people in Germany and Europe often 'complain on a high level,' while he has learned to appreciate simpler joys.
  • He acknowledges initial struggles with bureaucracy, taxes, and visa regulations, noting that more knowledge in these areas would have eased his transition.
  • Despite challenges, Bück has no regrets about his emigration, describing it as the life he always wanted, marked by freedom and self-discovery.