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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:… Continue reading 10 top fun Thai customs

Should I Buy or Rent

A look into Chiang Mai Real Estate for Retirement   The question quickly comes up if one should Buy or Rent in Thailand / Chiang Mai.  After living in Thailand for over eight years I’ve come to the conclusion to simply rent and here’s why.   Purchasing a home in Thailand requires you as a… Continue reading Should I Buy or Rent

Making Cloths in Thailand

    One of the fantastic things about coming to Thailand is having ones cloths made for yourself.  Here’s the breakdown. Most cities have a fabric district, for Chiang Mai it’s called China town.  Rows and rows of fabric shops fill the area with handmade goods and of course plenty of food stalls too.  The… Continue reading Making Cloths in Thailand

Where’s the best place to retire in the world

The best place to retire in the world is: Chiang Mai Thailand Living in Thailand is ultra-inexpensive but more importantly has world class medical care, many of the doctors schooled in Thailand go on to be Physicians in America and other parts of the globe too.  Additionally, the nursing program is a 4 year bachelor… Continue reading Where’s the best place to retire in the world

What’s it Like Living in Thailand

Overall living in Thailand can be best described as exciting exotic simple living.   The people work every day in what most cases at their own individual shop, with the seemly daily flow of people appears constant from day to day.  Living in any particular location, everyone seems to know each other quite well with daily… Continue reading What’s it Like Living 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.… Continue reading Retiring in Thailand

Is Thailand Safe?

A first hand look into the daily life in Thailand By Jonky Dawson 3/13/23 For the people who’s never been to Thailand this question seems to always come up. Is Thailand safe?My first experience to this question was while parking my motorbike at a shopping mall in Udon Thani,all the helmets were just resting on… Continue reading Is Thailand Safe?

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?  Recognizably it’s viewed as a very small hospital in town but unknowingly with an enormous list of undiscovered features and benefits.… Continue reading Why Medical Tourism Thailand

Why Retire in Thailand

The top 10 reasons why to retire in 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… Continue reading Why Retire in Thailand

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 hostels to… Continue reading Where to stay in Chiang Mai?