Hi everybody,… I’m looking for constructive comments, information and advice.I’m a 60-year-old frenchman considering TO RETIRE in Thailand in the next few years. I would like to make out all the requirements.I’m alone, and visited Thailand 3 times in the past.I think it would be ok for me to move in Asia. I have no family, no really much social network nor friends in France. I don’t feel any positive prospect in my home country. I’m in good health. I can speak a very good English … and will enjoy to explore a new country, in a relaxed way, with a better standard of living.I believe also that I could POSSIBLY enjoy better opportunities of good social life (perhaps).Acknowledging the hardships that MARRIAGE between Westerners and Thai women can bring about, I don’t consider marrying though.My point is : 1 – How can I move to Thailand … get a retirement visa … or a right to residence ? IS IT POSSIBLE ? 2 – There are so many confusing stories … I don’t manage to MAKE OUT how it works … 3 – What are the different steps ? How much money would I have to show up ?Would any of you have some good information which could help me to start bringing the pieces together ?Thank You to everyone
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Yes you can retire to Thailand like many people have done before you.
There are many options but my first step would be (and was)to get a tourist visa and just travel around for awhile.
Do you like the beach?A lot of choices.Like the nightlife or not?again a lot of choices.
Just come over and have a nother look around and find out about the things you really like.I was living in France before i came here and that was a few years ago and i would not go back there.
You may get a lot of tips from other expats here but in the end it is al up to you.To me it was worth it and i like where i am now.