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What are the most challenging aspects of retiring in Thailand?
We asked retirees what they find the most challenging about retiring in Thailand. They wrote...
"One of the most challenging aspects of retiring in Thailand is overcoming the language barrier. Understanding the local language, or at least being able to communicate basic needs, can be a struggle for some new retirees. Additionally, understanding and following regulations and rules around retirement visas, taxes, and other matters of living and working in Thailand can be confusing and tedious. Thailand has rigorous healthcare standards that may be unfamiliar to retirees from countries with more relaxed regulations. It can also be more difficult for retirees to network and build a support system compared to when they are still working. Finally, the cost of living in Thailand can be expensive for some retirees, depending on their location and lifestyle choices," remarked another expat in Thailand.
"Cultual Shock, Language skill problems, Lack of law enforcement. Smog, unfriendly people, always getting ripped off by the taxi drivers, having to pay a different price [than] the Thai's. Freedom of Speech," said a member in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
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What are the most challenging aspects of retiring in Thailand?
If you live in Thailand, newcomers to Thailand would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
