I agree I am not in the UK I am in OZ I went back a few years ago and do not regret it, being a pensioner now I pay nothing for healthcare nor doctor or hospital, I have not have a rent increase for 8 years yes I pay about 5600 baht per week but my pension is well over 29.000 baht per week cheap food at Aldi's, water rates included in rent what else do I need? I still go to Thailand twice a year pay nothing for accommodation since I still have property and family there. Thailand is overrated so is the food. I can get any food here where I live but since I like cooking I only venture out ones a week. So all in all I am happy here