I agree with that.

I’m 63 years old and kinda over the clubs , rooftop bars etc … maybe that’s my problem . But I am a 63 years old that look and act 43 lol

I don’t want to be around a bunch of retired folks in hua hin or Pattya -

But you are right - Bangkok is still the best choice in Thailand . I probably need to travel more to the other provinces . Thanks for your feedback and perspective .

I’m living in Bangkok but will explore Vietnam. Bangkok can get old really fast . It’s very transactional.

Maybe other parts of Thailand are different but I’m over Bangkok lol

You can only shop, eat , drink so much . That’s really all Bangkok has to offer in my opinion . Similar to NYC but a tad less expensive.

Vietnam would seem to offer a more cultural experience . Thailand has become very westernized and not as cheap as it once was.

Plus … it’s a lot different living here than being here on holiday .

Nope

Elite Visa is your best option if you have the means

No

Krungsri hands down however make sure you have a this phone number and a certificate from the carrier

I have also been approved for the Thai elite visa and have 30 days to pay- which do you think is better - elected or Thai retirement -

I just don’t know if o can commit to living here for 5 years - I have been here 4 days and boredom has started to set in lol-

Thank John

Appreciate it brother

Mine was approved in 8 days - just submitted my last 3 months of pay stubs which was significantly more than the required 65,000

I am wondering can O continue to use the 65,000 baby retirement of if I am putting that in my Thai bank account each month ? I receive a severance package from my employer that pays ne w way 2 weeks for quite a while - Is that sufficient to me the requirement or do o need to put 800,000 THB in a bank account for 2 months

Use wise