A few expats have told me..' do not burn your bridges" .I thought was wise and will secure small place in Melbourne and rent it out. Each to their own But good idea to visit for a while first..Doing the same in October after many shorter visits
Think forward by 15 years I have similar prospect but it is madness. I would not want my Thai " friend " to be a care giver to me It is reality sadly.. I found a 60 year old lady from another culture altogether to join me in the land of smiles