| Retirement is the point where a person stops | | | | villages, beach resort areas, charming islands, lakes, |
| employment completely. A person may also | | | | cool mountains, good weather, great food, and |
| semi-retire and keep some sort of retirement job, | | | | friendly people. Thailand is filled with beautiful exotic |
| out of choice rather than necessity. | | | | locations where you can live on a shoestring and not |
| To some, this is the end of the road of years of | | | | have to sacrifice anything. |
| heading off to work each day. To others, it is a | | | | Let the entire country of Thailand be your |
| fresh start in life, the excitement of new things each | | | | "retirement community". You will have affordable |
| day on their time and terms. | | | | housing, modern shopping centers, banking and ATM |
| Some have meticulously financially planned for | | | | facilities, fine restaurants, entertainment, good public |
| retirement. Many others find themselves at | | | | transportation, movie complexes, health spas, fitness |
| retirement age with little or no plans, and savings to | | | | centers, social clubs, golf courses, and an incredible |
| match. The amount of money that the experts | | | | amount of sporting activities. Language is not a |
| suggest will be necessary to retire comfortably is | | | | problem, but learning a little basic Thai is both fun and |
| ridiculous! | | | | useful. And what about healthcare? Thailand is one of |
| If you are at retirement age you are probably | | | | the leading countries for "Medical Tourism", because |
| saturated with retirement information including | | | | the Thai medical profession is one of the most |
| financial planning, pension plans, social security, | | | | advanced in the region. Major hospitals are |
| retirement communities, medical expenses, insurance, | | | | internationally accredited, and reasonably priced! For |
| and other choices to be made. | | | | those who want to semi-retire, you can earn extra |
| As you read this article, we are at a point in time | | | | income in Thailand with an Internet business like |
| where some choices are being made for us. Let me | | | | affiliate marketing, stocks or forex trading, or even |
| give you just one. It is no longer possible to retire in | | | | teach English part time. |
| the US, UK, or many Western Countries because of | | | | Why not retire in a country where senior citizens are |
| the high cost of living. The cost of living in the USA | | | | respected. I am a senior citizen living in Thailand. |
| goes higher each day, groceries, gasoline, medical bills, | | | | Someone always gives me a seat on a crowded bus |
| dental bills, home repair bills, and the list goes on. | | | | or the subway. When I go to the bank, I'm always |
| Unfortunately, many who have worked a lifetime are | | | | escorted to the front of the line by a bank official. |
| not really enjoying their Golden Years but are just | | | | People are always helping me. It's great to live in a |
| barely getting by. | | | | country where older people are looked upon with |
| There is a better way! It is possible to have luxury | | | | esteem and consideration. |
| living in retirement for pennies - not just "getting by" | | | | The bottom line is that you can retire in Thailand and |
| on your retirement pension. There are places that are | | | | live a more relaxed, happier life on less money. This |
| more affordable, and have a quality standard of living. | | | | retirement paradise is real. As you read this, many |
| It is simply a matter of knowing how and where. | | | | people, just like you, are already experiencing this |
| Asia is the most exciting continent on earth, and | | | | lifestyle. Why not join them? Each day is precious |
| Thailand is an excellent country of choice. There is | | | | and we should be enjoying life to its fullest. The best |
| something for everyone, depending on your likes and | | | | is yet to come. |
| requirements, large cities like Bangkok, small rural | | | | |