Gold is a hedge against inflation, and look how that is going lately
Cash is the worst thing to save as it is guaranteed to lose value.
but there are plenty of assets out there that hold their value and can be useful or fun
that all depends on your personal preference and lifestyle
For myself, i didn't even want to have a property a few hours drive away, let alone in another country,
i would not like the stress, i sold my Pattaya properties when i moved up country
as i know it would drive me nuts either dealing with agents trying it on at every chance
or having to drive to Pattaya for something silly, easier to just get rid
one option would be sell up in UK and build or buy here to rent out