Episode
House Hunters International: New Business and New Life in Koh Samui, Thailand
Overview
After visiting Thailand for over two decades, a neurokinetic therapist decides to find a home and open a business in Koh Samui. He's looking for a place similar to what he's used to renting, but with prices now booming, he may have to find a compromise.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 202
- Episode
- Episode 2
- Air date
- 2025-02-11
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
New Business and New Life in Koh Samui, Thailand is Episode 2 in Season 202 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2025-02-11. The runtime is 22 min.
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