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He Retired to Thailand, Got Bored, and Opened a Café on Koh Samui
Business Insider • • business
Key Points:
- Michael Kane, originally from Southern California and a longtime Atlanta resident, moved to Koh Samui, Thailand, in 2020 to retire and pursue a slower lifestyle after working in various industries including software and doggy daycare.
- He initially enjoyed typical retirement activities like beach visits and massages but soon grew bored due to a lack of hobbies and activities that interested him.
- Kane and his partner started Izzy’s Coffee, a café named after his dog, which evolved from a small outdoor kiosk into an enclosed café, providing him with a new sense of purpose and community engagement.
- Despite challenges living legally and financially in Thailand, Kane feels at home and maintains close ties with family and friends in the US, visiting only once in six years.
- Kane remains restless and open to new ventures, expressing that he may never fully settle into retirement and is always looking for the next project to build.
