@Ron ***

Thai retirement visas are a scam.

@Christopher *******

Yet there are many farangs staying here that will tell you everything is rosy. They usually change their tune after a traffic accident when 100% of the blame is on your shoulders. Why? Because you are in Thailand.

@Stuart **********

Yes. And it's a ripoff. There are alternatives. My comments are based on fact. If you think that is negative well that is your perception. I don't fool myself that everything is rosy.

@Todd ********

The retirement visa in Thailand is a scam. There are many alternatives.

@Marty ********

Retirement visas are a ripoff. There are many alternatives which farangs have been doing for decades.

@Marty ********

Who cares about retirement visas?

@Marty ********

I have been to every province. What about you?

@Marty ********

I don't have a preference. I know Thailand and speak the language. Unfortunately Vietnamese is a lot more difficult.

You have to think about what you want to do with the remainder of your life. If you are happy hanging around with farangs in Pattaya and enjoying what is on offer then that part of Thailand is probably a good choice. You have to figure in the huge expat population of Russians as well. Vietnam offers a different scene though. I found dealing with authorities there to be a good experience regardless of the language barrier. In tourist areas of Thailand you are an ALIEN and responsible for any accidents and incidents you are involved in. This can be expensive.

Keep your money otherwise you will end up with nothing.