no I never say that bro , the world change and now there are many better option. That can you make save money , on house or condo rental , with beautiful beaches,
And less crowded area .
Not every one have tons of money , but some people just want have a good life near beautifull beach , and kind people (and for do thooses thing thailand is very expensive Now.
If you have really 4k$ of passive income go malaysia by far, cheaper , most beautifull ,most value for your money , no weed junkies or drunk farang , this is the best country.
(For do what you re doing , you can have goid houses , good school) and if you like beach , the most beautiful are in Malaysia.