What is it like as a women in Bangkok compared to France ? It ’ s very different compared to France . I feel free to wear what I want which is very liberating after years in fashion-conscious Paris . Women are cherished and well respected here . I definitely feel more at ease in public as a women living in Thailand .
Is there a difference in your quality of life ? Life is more relaxed here . The cost of living is much lower , the condos offer more for your money than in Europe . Business wise , there is a lot less administrative paperwork which helps achieve a better life-work balance .
Do you ever feel homesick , and how do you cope with that ? I am often homesick for my friends and family but I try to return home and visit once a year . Sometimes I am homesick for the culture and art of Paris , chatting in my native language to strangers and getting my favorite things fresh from a French bakery . But in turn , I have a better appreciation for those things I miss when I am back home , and I make sure to savor those moments .
How is your Bangkok experience different from that of a tourist ? I find it to be a much better experience living here than being a tourist . I get to experience the true Thailand in all its glory every day . To integrate and adapt to life further , Thomas and I are currently taking private Thai lessons .
STARTING A FAMILY
How is it for you being pregnant in Thailand ? Everything has been more than perfect . I have a great doctor and my pregnancy has been wonderful so far . Pregnant women in Thailand are revered and well taken care of .
How do you feel about raising your child in Thailand ? We want to find a Thai nanny as there is no daycare or kindergarten available here . As for schools , we are looking for an English school and we plan to speak French at home .
THE FUTURE
Where do you think you will be in 1 year ? In one year , we will definitely still be in Bangkok as this summer our second restaurant is opening and we are working hard on getting that up and running .
And in 5 years ? Five years from now , I am not certain where we will be , but I am open to all possibilities . We could be anywhere ! We are always open to where new adventures may lead .
FOLLOW UP
Since the interview with GGI , Muriel gave birth to a happy and healthy boy named Oscar .
She is currently very busy running two successful restaurants while tending to her growing family .
If you are in Bangkok make sure you go say bonjour to Muriel at Le Petit Zinc .
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