I would be interested to hear from anybody who has decided to self insure in Thailand. I am 67, married to a Thai national, speak Thai and willing to use public health care, as my partner does. Thanks in advance.

I just posted this elsewhere and wanted to share it here because so many have been helpful to me.

Gratitude.......again:

I transitioned my psychologist license to retired today. I no longer need that identity fo feel capable, successful, good about myself, helpful or dedicated. Over the past two years I have discovered that all of those traits have become a part of who I see myself as being, without needing a license or professional title.

I am so grateful that so much of what I helped others to learn for so many years has sunk into my bones, into my essence. I love being accountale for me. There is no blame or resentment of others or outside circumstances now.

My feelings are genuine each time I express them. And, for the most part,, when I have a negative reaction to something, I find myself choosing, to my own amazement, to take action in a gentle and positive ways. because I want to and choose to.

I have found direction in this new career of retirement. I have expanded my family yet again and will move to be with them in Thailand, staying until it is time for me to become dust in the wind.

I have found new ways to love and be loving that are, in part, learned from mistakes in my past, and in part based on the man who is me today, whom I respect and love.

Each day I want the best for others, and myself. My new career takes the path of contribution I learned from my last career and expands upon it exponentially. There is a generosity in my spirit that was always there, and now it is so much more a source of satisfaction because it is no longer attached to expectations of how people or events should act or react.

Each person and event is now a teacher I listen to and feel grateful toward, whether or not I agree with the lesson being offered. I am so grateful to all of you who choose to accept me into any part of your life, big or small.

I am so grateful for this sense of peace. There are so many unknowns that I face with curiosity. And I have found that there are so many out there willing to help me turn the unknowns to either answers or at least give me better direction to find answers. Ir is true that sometimes I just want to be told what to do. And when that happens, even if I take the direction, I recognize that the choice to follow the direction is mine and I am responsible. Other times I most value being given direction about how to find answers myself, after which I gladly share what I have found.

I gratefully thank each of you who have been, are, or will be my helpers and teachers. And I wish blessings to find you .

Is anyone able to tell me what type of taxes you pay after retirement? I believe it has to do with the amount of income? Are you paying alot or a moderate amount?

Hello,

I'll be heading to laos next week(Vientiane) to submit my application and I'm not really sure what to do under the occupation part. I'm not yet at state pension age but do get a small monthly private pension (not a great deal) . I haven't worked for a few years but I don't really need to, so was wondering should I just put unemployed? I have more than the required 500,000 in one account that has been in there for around a year but if I put unemployed I wonder whether they will see the small monthly deposits from the pension fund and get a bit curious? I know no one can say for sure but I'm torn between the putting retirement or unemployed.

Thanks

What is the attitude of Thailand regarding farang retiring here to pass? Like, not the guys who go broke and want to do weird shit before hopping out hotel windows, but just like really old/sick people?

59 year old uk citizen with approx 120k nest egg and 17800 per anum pension is this enough to retire to thailand im also a diving instructor would i also be able to work im guessing not

Hi all,

Looking to those with experience.

I’m retired, plan on getting married but want to stay in Thailand leading up to a marriage visa.

Can someone help me understand under the new visa laws the best way to stay 6 months ?

I’m a U.S. citizen

Appreciate the assistance and guidance

Hi

Is it possible to be on retirement Non O visa and rent a resort without working have staff , manager and receive profits ?

I try one more time. See if my post gets posted. I want to retire to Thailand. Fifty years old plus. I speak zero thai. I am too lazy to do anything. Hence I want a one stop shop all Thai agent help with completing/setting up/hiring:

1) Immigration/TM / 90 days

2) Bank account

3) Apartment rentals

4) Cable/Cell phone

5) Part time cook/ nurse

6) Doctors/ Pharmacy

7) Live in Bangkok

Thanks

Hi everyone. Coming to Thailand in a couple of weeks the first time looking for good accommodation on the Baht bus route . Reason for visiting checking out the country for Future retirement .If anyone has any ideas it be appreciated regards Wayne .