Category: Retirement in Thailand

Fun Thai Customs

10 top fun Thai customs

Thais way of doing things Through my retirement travels in beautiful Thailand, I must admit its very fun to see and learn some of the Thai customs.

Much of it has to do with practicality, but also the void of having to be judged; reasonably, it’s all about comfort and simply just enjoying life: 1. The wiping of clean cutlery It’s

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Retirement mistakes

Retirement Mistake

We work hard and are told to save save save for retirement, and then what? For me my vision of retirement was the typical beach scene with turquoise water and white sandy beaches laying in a hammock with a coconut cool drink. Koh Sumui Oops reality check. How long can a person do that till you say "okay this is nice but now what". For me I had

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Thai Retirement homes

Retirement Homes in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai best retirement homes Chiang Mai is a very popular destination for retirees, and there are several retirement homes and seniorliving communities in the city. Here are some of the retirement homes in Chiang Mai: Bansabairesorts /https://bansabairesorts.com/ Seven Fountains: A retirement community located in the Mae Rim

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Where to stay in Chiang mai

Where to stay in Chiang Mai?

Center point of city Chiang Mai is a popular destination in Northern Thailand, known for its vibrant culture, stunning naturalscenery, and ancient temples. Whether you're visiting for a short vacation or planning to stay for anextended period of time, there are plenty of accommodation options to choose from in Chiang Mai,ranging from budget-friendly

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Where to stay in Thailand

Why Retire in Thailand

The top 10 reasons why to retire in Thailand Chiang Mai Thailand The short answer Money. Really there's a whole lot more to the benefits of retiring in Thailand, but the costs are approximately 60% less then living in the USA. One can actually get by with $10,000/ yr (includes lodging, food, transportation, and incidentals), not including medical

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Why Medical Tourism for Thailand

Why Medical Tourism Thailand

My visit to a Thailand hospital   By Jonky Dawson 3/13/23 I had the rare opportunity to interview (with inside pictures) one of the many hospitals in town and ask why go to Chiang Mai Hospital?  Chaiang Mai Hospital Nursing Staff members Recognizably it’s viewed as a very small hospital in town but unknowingly with an enormous

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Retiring in Thailand

Retiring in Thailand

The four (4) questions/ answers to retiring overseas By Jonky 3/12/23 Figuring out ones retirement is a bridge to your next chapter of ones life. There's so much to consider and often times is a daunting thought. The embedded normal is do I have enough money, and what is enough money, but there's more. The four (4) questions to be answered

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