Episode
House Hunters International: Baller Versus Budget in Thailand
Overview
After nearly a decade in rural California, a couple chases the adventure of a lifetime in Chiang Mai, Thailand. They planned their move with two incomes in mind, but now he's decided to put off work and enjoy Chiang Mai's city life, much to her dismay.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 166
- Episode
- Episode 4
- Air date
- 2021-05-20
Episode context
Baller Versus Budget in Thailand is Episode 4 in Season 166 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2021-05-20.
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