geisha Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Hi all, my cousin who is 74 was asking me for details on retirement homes in Thailand. He has been there on holidays. He’s alone, and a retirement home costing at least 5000€ a month in EU , he’s been thinking about Thailand. So where should he start, area ( he has no idea but doesn’t want Phuket ) ? I’m not sure Chiang Mai is a good area for him taking into consideration the burning season. That is the only one I’ve heard of. Question, do they have inhouse medical help, are there nearby hospitals, are they not too secluded and do they take care of all the immigrantion work/ visas / extensions etc?? Any information very welcome , he is quite able now but of course who knows if in a year or so he would need more help. Thanks. ( if anyone has personal experience it would be great) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Take a look at the coastal area of Hua Hin / Cha Am 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geisha Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 2 minutes ago, CharlieH said: Take a look at the coastal area of Hua Hin / Cha Am 2 minutes ago, CharlieH said: Take a look at the coastal area of Hua Hin / Cha Am Thanks, I think that would suit him weather wise. I’ve lived there years ago and found it boring, but I think things have improved, more shops etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CecilM Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Does he have health insurance? That could be a big (financial) obstacle, even if he finds a home here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jojothai Posted February 24 Popular Post Share Posted February 24 (edited) 8 hours ago, geisha said: Thanks, I think that would suit him weather wise. I’ve lived there years ago and found it boring, but I think things have improved, more shops etc. Cha-am is very boring, but some people like places out of the way. Hua hin has enough restaurants and bars without having too many. Bar areas on soi 94 as well as soi 80 and bintabaht. Live bands at ban khun por. Two main shopping malls now, two villa market stores for some expat products. There are a lot of retired expats. Not difficult to try to get to know new friends. There is a bangkok hospital here and a few others that are reported to be good. I have lived here in hua hin 2years now and like it very much compared to places like pattaya/ jomtien. A much more relaxed place. Edited February 24 by jojothai Add word 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wuvu2 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Search Google for "assisted living in Thailand". There are a number of solutions for foreigners. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom100 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 There are many in Chiang Mai where weather is cooler and costs are lower. I suggest you watch the videos by Les, see below. He has visited several retirement homes. Les also does excellent videos on health insurance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolf Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 47 minutes ago, jojothai said: Cha-am is very boring, but some people like places out of the way. Hua hin has enough restaurants and bars without having too many. Bar areas on soi 94 as well as soi 80 and bintabaht. Live bands at ban khun por. Two main shopping malls now, two villa market stores for some expat products. There are a lot of retired expats. Not difficult to try to get to know new friends. There is a bangkok hospital here and a few others that are reported to be good. I have lived here in hua hin 2years now and like it very much compared to places like pattaya/ jomtien. A much more relaxed place. I agree with that. Hua Hin is better than Cha-am. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Card Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 The Jin is very good. I have visited along with the Golden Years group which he may also like to join as it provides enormously useful resources, talks and visits related to us oldies. They are a one stop shop for any advice like this for Thailand retirees. The place is in Nonthaburi - a bit far out of BKK but they have a bus to the nearest BTS. They also have medical services on site or an ambulance for serious cases. https://www.jinwellbeing.com/ Check out Bangkok Golden Years Seniors https://www.meetup.com/bangkok-golden-years-seniors on Meetup 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreasyFingers Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 There are care homes on Samui too. Had friends in one, fairly basic but they were happy, not too expensive but the private hospitals are if you need them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidneyw Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 I believe there is one close to Pattaya out by Mabprachan Lake. Here you go. http://www.absolutelivingthailand.com/service.php 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geisha Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 11 hours ago, CecilM said: Does he have health insurance? That could be a big (financial) obstacle, even if he finds a home here. No, not for abroad. Only in UK. He has a good pension though so I imagine he can afford it. Plus a beautiful UK house that he’s keeping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geisha Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 11 hours ago, Tom100 said: There are many in Chiang Mai where weather is cooler and costs are lower. I suggest you watch the videos by Les, see below. He has visited several retirement homes. Les also does excellent videos on health insurance. What about the burning season though ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geisha Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 5 hours ago, kidneyw said: I believe there is one close to Pattaya out by Mabprachan Lake. Here you go. http://www.absolutelivingthailand.com/service.php Yes, Mabprachan would be a convenient area , but the accommodation looks very plain, like a cheap hotel . I doubt he’d like that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Why ask on a forum? Thailand is a medical hub of hubs and there is certainly a website explaining all the ins and outs of medical care and retirement homes for the elderly foreigners. Visa extensions and insurance policies will be explained in great detail on such website. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geisha Posted February 24 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 24 3 hours ago, Celsius said: Why ask on a forum? Thailand is a medical hub of hubs and there is certainly a website explaining all the ins and outs of medical care and retirement homes for the elderly foreigners. Visa extensions and insurance policies will be explained in great detail on such website. Because someone might have experience on the subject. The answer above giving us the videos from « Les »;was very informative. And mentioned lots of other info that was very handy. 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lister Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 4 hours ago, geisha said: What about the burning season though ? The effects of the burning season in the North can be harsh in some years, fortunately, the worst of it doesn't last more than about 2 months, March and April are typically the worst. It can be very difficult to escape the burning season completely, anywhere in Thailand, unless you move to the islands. Coastal towns are generally less polluted than other parts of the country but even places such as Pattaya can suffer badly, Hua Hin to a lesser degree. Winds from the North, and West carry pollution from neighbouring countries, Myanmar, Shan State, Laos and China. Winds from the East carry pollution from Cambodia, winds from the South carry pollution from Indonesia and Malaysia. We live in the North and run two large air purifiers in our home, for about two/three months per year, they are inexpensive to operate and cheap to buy. The rest of the year makes up for the relatively short time the burning season exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gargamon Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Here's an older thread on this: And another, although lots of peanut gallery nonsense here: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 2 hours ago, Mike Lister said: The effects of the burning season in the North can be harsh in some years, fortunately, the worst of it doesn't last more than about 2 months, March and April are typically the worst. It can be very difficult to escape the burning season completely, anywhere in Thailand, unless you move to the islands. Coastal towns are generally less polluted than other parts of the country but even places such as Pattaya can suffer badly, Hua Hin to a lesser degree. Winds from the North, and West carry pollution from neighbouring countries, Myanmar, Shan State, Laos and China. Winds from the East carry pollution from Cambodia, winds from the South carry pollution from Indonesia and Malaysia. We live in the North and run two large air purifiers in our home, for about two/three months per year, they are inexpensive to operate and cheap to buy. The rest of the year makes up for the relatively short time the burning season exists. I have lived in Pattaya for 18 years and can't say i have noticed any burning effects in March/April. Maybe a bit hazy on a few days but that is all. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lister Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 46 minutes ago, Henryford said: I have lived in Pattaya for 18 years and can't say i have noticed any burning effects in March/April. Maybe a bit hazy on a few days but that is all. I'm going by reports last year from Pattaya residents and also the wind maps that show heavy pollution being blown in from the East in Cambodia. Also, we were in the area this time last year and I remember that whilst the area next to the shoreline was clear, inland about half a mile the skies were fairly dense. Hua Hin was similar, the beach area was clear but inland a short distance and the air was wretched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geisha Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 15 hours ago, gargamon said: Here's an older thread on this: And another, although lots of peanut gallery nonsense here: Hi, thanks for that . So far we have contacted 3 , we found one in Hua Hin, which is a good choice being cooler and lots of breeze , and it’s near town . He doesn’t want to be out in the sticks anywhere as he gets around very well. As it’s Sunday their offices are closed so awaiting replies. I thought he’d like the one near Pattaya too as plenty of choice for restaurants / entertainment, and I don’t mean girls , or boys for that matter. He’s very worldly wise having had a top job in South Africa etc in aviation, but on the ground. So he’s very open minded. It’s getting the right one that is important. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lister Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 I've removed an interesting and indirectly relevant post about airborne pollution, because it is not central to the topic at hand and risks derailing the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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