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Retire in Thailand A Definitive Guide

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 - Why Thailand?

Chapter 2 - Obtaining the Necessary Visas

Chapter 3 - Finding Suitable Accommodation in Thailand

Chapter 4 - Medical Treatment in Thailand

Chapter 5 - Buying Property in Thailand

Chapter 6 - The Cost of Living in Thailand

Chapter 7 - Documentation and Banking in Thailand

Chapter 8 - Learning the Language and Niceties

Chapter 9 - Choosing Your Ideal Location

Chapter 10 – Increasing Your Spending Power

Chapter 11–Enjoying Your Retirement with Abundance You Never Thought

Possible

SUMMARY

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Introduction

Congratulations on your wise decision to download “Retire in Thailand” produced by

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their email addresses so that they can be advised of updates and tips to help make their

retirement in Thailand a very easy transition.

There are many books which have been written on the subject of retiring to Thailand

though this book is different. It encompasses all the information that an ex-pat needs to

know and should be carried as a guide to living in Thailand as a senior.

The contents of the book include details which every senior will need to get a visa, to find

living accommodation, to save money, but also to live well and to make the most of the

health care offered in Thailand.

Broken into easy to read chapters, this guide will give answers to any questions readers

may have on stepping into a new and exciting life in Thailand as a retired person.

Thailand is exciting, it’s beautiful and it brings out the best in people. Read on to find out

all the information you need to know and keep this guide as your traveling companion.

With so many people choosing Thailand as a retirement venue, it’s little wonder that this

hitherto well kept secret has now been let out of the bag. Money goes further, the lifestyle

lived is fuller and richer and a senior is regarded as someone to be respected. Within

these pages are all the answers you have been looking for- Enjoy!

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Chapter 1- Why Thailand?

Thailand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world that offers those who retire

there a way of life that they would not be able to achieve in their own countries.

With inflation hitting countries such as the United States, Australia and the UK, what

elderly people are finding is that a pension doesn’t go a long way. In fact, many of these

elderly people find that their lifestyles are diminished by small pensions and ever rising

costs of home ownership. It’s an uphill struggle, while in Thailand money stretches a

long way.

People who move to Thailand generally have a much healthier lifestyle, which includes

eating much more fresh food than would be consumed in the United States, and the

countryside also encourages all the year round activity, since the weather is warm and

inviting.

For between $1200 and $1500 a month, you can buy into a lifestyle you only dreamed

about, but there are compromises to be made along the way.

The political system in Thailand is very different from that in other countries, though if

you were to ask local Thai people how this affected them personally, most would say that

it doesn’t touch their lives.

The natural way of life for people in Thailand is acceptance of change and it is this that

makes the country one where solidarity of the people really does shine through.

The Thai people are brought up to a very different philosophy to westerners and once you

understand it, it’s very endearing. They love smiling and their kindness and warm

acceptance of people is based on something westerners find hard to understand. This is

called “sam nook boon koon” which is a system of generosity forgotten in many

countries today. As long as a two way relationship is formed with you, as a pensioner in

their country, you can be sure to be accepted.

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It takes time, though showing this generosity of self endears the local people to you.

Many have made the transition and would tell you that although it may be you paying for

the meal today, none of the participants would take that generosity for granted. Within

the philosophy that Thai’s are brought up to, debts are always repaid.

This “sam nook boon koon” may mean that you ask them for favors, but it’s wise to

remember that to truly be part of Thailand society, repayment of debts is vital. What’s so

wonderful about this system of lifestyle is that the unspoken code of giving without

expectation of receiving is normal.

Thais are brought up to understand that those who have are there to help those who have

not and westerners find this a little strange at the beginning of their experience in

Thailand.

Once they understand the power of trust placed between giver and receiver, however,

westerners can and do adjust.

The countryside is spectacular and many people retire to the Chiang Mai area because

there is a spiritual awakening waiting for them.

With as many temples as there are in Chiang Mai district, it’s hard not to feel spiritually

awakened, especially as some of these are located in spectacular scenery that is awe

inspiring.

People feel closer to God and as they grow older, and this spirituality becomes a real

boost and helps you to feel a sense of wellbeing. In actual fact, it doesn’t even matter

who you consider your God to be. Thailand is a place for self discovery and one for

discovering who really is looking after your soul.

The Thailand people love to surround themselves with beauty, and this is apparent at

festivals, in the way that women dress and of course, in having the most wonderful

scenery on earth.

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Instead of wondering why you would choose Thailand for your retirement, perhaps you

should be asking yourself why you wouldn’t want to be in such a beautiful place that has

mild weather almost all the year round.

Those ex pats who have made the move delight in telling their friends back home what a

good choice they have made and that speaks volumes.

Yes, of course, you will find life different, but isn’t that part of the great adventure of

life?

It’s an opportunity to spend quality time in the garden, to eat delicious Thai food and to

be able to have a lifestyle your money can’t pay for back home.

One ex pat explained that even though the life here is filled with questions, the answers

seem to come on their own.

Thailand allows you to slow down and to step away from the materialism of western

society into a much more pleasant society where a smile is worth more than the latest

surround sound system.

Yes, of course, technology can be had in Thailand but the point is that those settling

down in Thailand find a new order to their lives where the urgency of ownership of

modern gadgetry really isn’t as important as it is back in their country of birth. What’s

more important by far is the happiness factor and the people of Thailand are a very happy

and contented race of people to live with.

People from all walks of life have found that the choice of places to live in Thailand is

also diverse. City life may be the lifestyle chosen and this is a possibility with Bangkok

being the largest city offering great shopping.

For the beach lover, Phuket region offers white sandy beaches against a blue skyline

though many westerners are also opting for the Chiang Mai district as this offers a cross

section of lifestyles for those who enjoy town or country living. Spectacular scenery

comes to mind when mentioning Chiang Mai province. Thailand offers people choice.

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It offers fantastic value and one may question “Why not Thailand?” instead of

questioning the logic behind a move such as this. It’s enchanting, exciting and even

though it’s a little bit bewildering at first, the increase in the amount of retirees in

Thailand speaks for itself.

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On my visit to Kho-Kood

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SUMMARY

In the foregoing chapters, you have been given a feel of what it’s like to retire to

Thailand, the land of opportunity and smiling faces. We have walked you through the

possibilities and have shown you the benefits of seeking the ideal location. We have

talked about the cost of living and how to make your money stretch further. The book has

also covered all the legalities of documentation, with a lot of background information

gleaned from experience and from ex pats living in Thailand who have found their lives

to have become enriched by the experience.

Thailand is a beautiful country. It’s people are welcoming, if a little shy at first, but once

you cross the language barriers and learn to communicate, even if most of this is with

gesture and the occasional Thai word, you will gain their respect and will see the doors to

opportunity open up. The secret to living in this or any other country is to learn to fit in,

rather than taking old values with you. Once you do, you find that what opens up is a

richness beyond your wildest imagination that you glean from good health, great eating,

wonderful weather and getting away from all the aches and pains cold weather inflicts on

seniors. Many feel young again. Many feel reckless and able to tackle each day with the

same enthusiasm that was experienced during their youth. It’s a whole new experience

and unless the whole of the experience is embraced, the senior misses out on so much.

Those generous folks in Thailand will accept you if what you seek is a better quality of

life with no worries about the cost of being old. You will be respected and admired if you

throw away the materialistic past and start to embrace a new kind of future where life is

richer and people much more open and understanding. All you have to do is arrive and

when you do, an enticing and exciting future lies in wait for you.

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We wish you good luck in your retirement and would be happy to hear from you about

your experience.

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