@Stuart *********

Thank you Stuart for bringing this up. I have lived 23 years in Thailand and loved it. Food is not one of my main interests, but since returning back to Ireland at the start of the Covid I have discovered that health issues are a major factor to consider when living abroad. I had a casual blood test done while at home and discovered I had Diabetes, heart "flutters", prostate problems and one other one that I can't remember the name of just now. I had intended on returning to Thailand (even got my Retirement Ext. renewed but haven't had the chance to stay there for long periods due to hospital appointments for medical examinations...

A wise old man once said to me..."Be weary of new experiences"...growing old Stuart...is a "new experience" for me.

(I'm now 75).

@Ron *****

Thanking you for the information.

@Ron *****

Many thanks to both yourself Ron, and Brandon for the idea you have given me. My bank asked me to meet with them on Monday (in Europe) to discuss better ways to handle the money I have lodged with them, ie Investments. I met with them and they talked about "Euro Bonds". As they were telling me about them I was dismissing the idea in my mind because I am now 74 (and a ½, 555)...until I read your posts and the O.P's post. The investment had a 4% return... Maybe I should use an agent to obtain an Extension (retirement visa) and go ahead with an investment like you described

I had always felt a bit "superior" renewing my own extensions over 23 years but left Thailand during the COVID and only been back on holidays since then...But...I miss living there very much.

Thanking the 3 of you again...Cheers.