Not retired yet, but have just passed the 25 year mark for being here permanently. Don't see myself leaving.
Apart from the content in Bristolian's post above, all of which I am in wholehearted agreement with, you can still be politically incorrect here and not really worry about retribution. Or walk into a hospital or clinic and expect almost immediate medical attention without any appointment. Almost free (I pay social security, but visits to the hospital don't cost a single baht, plus it's a private hospital under the scheme). Or 30 baht if you're willing to wait at least half the day at a government hospital. Also have additional insurance (BUPA) as and when needed.
A good grounding in Thai language obviously helps; I read, write and speak so the signs are not Greek to me.
Errr... Takiap, I think you got No. 5 wrong. Think it should be ' You get women your own age telling you their daughters fancy you...'
7 Reasons to Retire in Thailand
Re: 7 Reasons to Retire in Thailand
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Re: 7 Reasons to Retire in Thailand
Hi,
Reading it all, and also planning to be in Thailand next year, I can add to the discussion by suggesting to be "open & flexible" to a nice retirement location. May be Hua Hin will be great for 1-2 years, may be 3-5 years, may be longer, but once you have seen it, go to the next great location, it is not a decision for life. My wife and I have worked and lived around the world for 14 years now, and we are planning to continue this "nomad" existence even if we are getting early-retired (only 50 age next year). I can read that some got fed up after 14 years, well, that it is time to move on, but that still means, that for newbies Hua Hin can be a great start in Thailand.
We have a wish-list of places where we would like to live so far as we stay healthy and can afford it, and Thailand is on it.
By the way, I love all the stories on this forum, nice to read :-)
Bob
Reading it all, and also planning to be in Thailand next year, I can add to the discussion by suggesting to be "open & flexible" to a nice retirement location. May be Hua Hin will be great for 1-2 years, may be 3-5 years, may be longer, but once you have seen it, go to the next great location, it is not a decision for life. My wife and I have worked and lived around the world for 14 years now, and we are planning to continue this "nomad" existence even if we are getting early-retired (only 50 age next year). I can read that some got fed up after 14 years, well, that it is time to move on, but that still means, that for newbies Hua Hin can be a great start in Thailand.
We have a wish-list of places where we would like to live so far as we stay healthy and can afford it, and Thailand is on it.
By the way, I love all the stories on this forum, nice to read :-)
Bob
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Re: 7 Reasons to Retire in Thailand
Only been here myself a handful of weeks, and so far I can say that I'm enjoying it. My inability to speak/read the language will be a handicap for me; I can see that if I can't communicate without assistance, then the fun will wear out sooner (rather than later) and I might want to relocate to someplace where I'm more comfortable due to familiarity. I'm trying to pick up words and phrases here, but I'm a bit of a dullard when it comes to learning new languages. Time will tell for me.