Those who plan to retire overseas – and want to stretch their dollars, pounds or euros – usually consider countries like Costa Rica and Mexico in Latin America, or Portugal and Spain in Europe.
However, there is an entire region of the world that is a fantastic retirement destination, which most western retires simply overlook.
The cost of living there ranges from incredibly cheap to moderate, and even the more expensive places there tend to be very affordable.
The weather is warm all year round there (and even southern Portugal can get chilly in January).
The scenery is spectacular and diverse, and there are so many things to do and to see.
And finally, the region is almost universally very safe, which isn’t always the case in, say, Latin America.
We are talking about Southeast Asia – the region so attractive that we decided to dedicate not just one, but an entire series of alerts about the best countries to retire there.
After reading them, you will learn about the best places to live in each country, how to obtain a residency, how much you are likely to spend there each month, and who exactly to call to get started with your visa.
And today we start with the region’s retirement and lifestyle superstar – Thailand.
This county has everything you may desire – an incredible combination of tropical weather, affordable prices, amazing scenery, very friendly locals, a large expat community, and exciting culture.
Click here to learn why we think you may fall in love with Thailand and why you may want to consider it as a retirement destination.
Those who plan to retire overseas – and want to stretch their dollars, pounds or euros – usually consider countries like Costa Rica and Mexico in Latin America, or Portugal and Spain in Europe. However, there is an entire region of the world that is a fantastic retirement destination, which most western retires simply overlook.…