@Tim ***********

I don't know if this is relevant but I have a mailing address in Canada, my niece has power of attorney and takes care of all my financial dealings with the RBC and deals with the accountant who does my tax returns. Hope this is helpful.

@Tim ***********

I pay tax on them which is minimal but every year without fail I receive a tax rebate of about 3 or 4 hundred dollars.Even though I am a Canadian citizen living outside the country I am classified as a non resident for tax purposes.

@Tim ***********

I have dual citizenship, UK and Canada, I receive two Canadian pensions and have never paid tax on them in the UK in the twenty years I've been receiving them.

@Chris ******

I agree with you.I have been in and out of the country at least 40 times in the past 22 years and never been asked about proof of exit or money requirements,been ask about proof of accommodation once or twice.I think it's all hit or miss who you get at immigration on arrival.

@Shane *******

From what I am hearing there have been lots of website issues.

@Bastien *******

Drive very carefully in Thailand.

I converted my Canadian drivers license in Pranburi while I was resident in Hua Hin a few years ago.The usual photocopies of passport pages required, can't remember if I needed a medical cert.which is easy to obtain. Also didn't have to watch any videos, just did a colour blind test.Had my Thai license in about an hour.Also Cha-Am is another option to get license. Hope this helps.

Once you are over 70 your premiums will increase a lot, plus when you want travel insurance for over 30 days coverage,premiums increase. Personally I would take the £450 coverage.Just my opinion.

I've had the same dentist in Hua Hin for 15 years, a husband and wife team. Excellent treatment and no complaints about prices.Would recommend them to anyone.

Why not consider travelling within S.E.Asia and checking out not only Thailand but Vietnam, Laos or Philippines before making what will be a very important decision for your future.