Retire in Thailand – Five Reasons
June 27, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Finance
A country that is growing in popularity for retirees from the United States is Thailand. This Southeast Asia nation is bordered by Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia.
Why should you retire in Thailand? Here are five reasons to consider Thailand as your retirement destination:
1. Government Supported
Some countries aren’t interested in foreign retirees. Thailand, on the other hand, has special programs specifically for those looking to retire overseas.
2. Cheap Houses
In Thailand, you can get a reasonably nice house for about $60,000. Apartment units can be purchased for about $20,000.
3. Cost of Living
Besides cheap houses, you can also expect almost everything else to be much cheaper than you’ll pay in the United States, Canada or anywhere in Europe.
4. Friendly People
People in Thailand are famous for being very friendly. As long as you respect their customs, you shouldn’t have any problem finding friends as a foreigner.
5. Lots to Do
From fishing to golf and from surfing to sightseeing, Thailand has a lot of activities that should keep you busy all the time.
Thailand (Image: Flickr)
Want to retire overseas? Here are some other countries to consider:
After reading this glowing account, I needed to check the date as I thought it described the place I moved to 10 yrs. ago.
It’s still nice but not the paradise you wrote about.