i read more your message and i think Taipei is better if they take money only if approved. Jakarta they taked before. So yes, Taipei is better for this, Jakarta second :D
Thailand is a big country, why you all think that Thailand is only Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya and Chiang Mai?
Personally, i think Thailand is NOT for everyone: many DTV holders after some months will reconsider living only in Thailand all year...and many already just wanted to stay 3 to 6 months a year to avoid the summer and to pay taxes
TRUE! Even in Bangkok there's a BIG difference of prices based on areas. There's many areas where you barely see a foreigner and the prices here are waaaaaay cheaper than the most touristic and affluent ones
I'm sorry but with DTV you can't have a "forever home" yet, is 5 year, who knows if you may be able renew it? I saw so many discussions about buying condo and the 99% of people suggested to NOT buy.