Okay. Well, I may be out of luck once I am ready. One is 29, other is 18 today!

I often walk with a cane, and am always put into a priority lane when I do. Likely they'll do that automatically, but I agree that a wheelchair assist or some kind of mobility support would be helpful as the distance can be quite a lot. If you alert the airline in advance and again when checking in that you need assistance, they may also manage a tram.

@Brandon ***********

Thanks!!

@Brandon ***********

I may have confused with the citizenship process.

@Andra ********

Anywhere east and northeast of the Heroines Monument is still low-development. As for Krabi and Koh Lanta, I can't really say. I'm looking into Pha Nga myself.

@Richard ********

agreed. I think in my year a of living in and visiting Phuket, I've been to Patong maybe 5 times and only for dentist or tailor because other locations were booked. It's a pity since that area was really beautiful once.

@Klee *************

I've actually been considering Sam Roi Yot, except I have family in Phuket and health issues. I love that area of the coast.

@Lorne ********

Udon Than has a nice little international school as well.

@Gregg ************

Always preferred Kho PhaNgan to Samui myself, too!!

Chiang Mai can be nice, but they have months of burning that make the air quality horrific.

I'd agree with

@Richard ********

to consider Phuket, rather than Koh Samui. Samui is really pricey with extra cost for the airport anytime you fly in. (Edit: just read the post above about Samui resident airfares, so this argument is not valid any longer!!) The north side of Phuket is still very green, and there is a large, multicultural expat community (many of whom are long-termers).

I'd recommend taking some time to stay in each location and chat up some local expats to see which you feel most comfortable in.