I'm very disappointed today. I've been learning about the visa process for awhie but I joined recently and have been enjoying all the information that is posted. I would love to retire in Thailand but it's not to be. I've left it too late. Today I was told that it will cost me over $900US/mo to buy the insurance I need because of my age. I've had other similar quotes although that's the highest so far so I think it's time to accept the fact that I will just have to visit when I can but not actually move there.
So the lesson here is don't put off the things you want to do. If you do, you may find you've left it too late.