[ICCtheWay]

I’m going to Thailand early next year... I will stay there most of the time. I can speak the language and people are friendly and tolerant of Westerners. I plan on teaching English (one can do this is a number of countries around the word - just have a college degree and take a certification course - fluency in the native language not required)... I also plan to operate a small business using Aquaponics. Cost of living - makes all the difference. A nice modern bungalow - 2 bedroom, 2 bath, patio/garden about $375-$400 a month. Food is cheap - Western style vegetables are available or you can grow your own. I have plans to marry this nice government school officer who has a relatively good income... I do this for a number of reasons, I like adventure, I’m single and don’t get along with American women in my age group. Also, I can’t get a decent job in the USA (mostly age discrimination)and I cannot live on my retirement income in the USA - not easily anyway.

[lurk]

Thailand is a very good idea. I’m guessing more and more westerners are going to land there in their retirement years. Gentle, sweet people.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

I knew a guy who went to live in Thailand and said it was wonderful.
Good luck.

[Gator113]

This would be tough to deal with....LOL

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[Jed Eckert]

The Thai people are great. My youngest son married a girl that's half Thai. His Thai inlaws are some of the nicest people on the planet. Great cooks too. Warning: You probably already know this but STAY AWAY FROM THE DURIAN! It's not for the Western palate.

Best of luck to you.