UK citizen born, NZ permanent resident for the last four decades. Also, during my formative years I resided in Saudi Arabia for seven years and traveled regularly. back to UK and throughout SE Asia (predominantly Thailand) as a teenager on R & R.
It afforded me the opportunity to witness the vast changes over the decades, both positive and negative that now influence present day UK, NZ and Thailand.
I am trying to ready my position as a potential ultimate snow-bird, being, NZ - 3 months Nov/Jan, Thailand - 3 months Feb/Apr, UK (and easy access to Europe) - 3 months May/July, Thailand -3 months Aug/Oct, rinse repeat, adjust if desired or necessary. There are still obstacles to overcome and further research required.
Am I concerned about the state of the NZ now? Yes. Am I concerned about the state of UK now? Yes. Am I concerned about the state of Thailand now? Again a Yes.
I weigh up the 'pros and cons' that have effected the changes over time.
I have been very fortunate with NZ, UK and Thailand being my mainstay background. The world appears to be in turmoil, and am glad that I am not living on field stop-bank in Pakistan.
The smaller NZ made "Camembert & Brie" style wheels are available in NZ for NZ$2.50, THB 55, The kilogram wheel is available at times for NZ$16 THB 350.
Nowhere will ever be perfect unless you can set aside concerned reservations. W.I.P