He visited a Thai island on vacation 18 years ago and never left. Now, he runs a restaurant by the sea.

Source: Business Insider

Martin Selby came to Koh Samui, Thailand, for a vacation and never left. Amanda Goh for Business Insider. In the 18 years since he moved to the island of Koh Samui in Thailand, Martin Selby tells me that he's only been back home to the UK twice.