Top 10 troubles you will find during retirement in Thailand

[EVENKEEL]

On 8/18/2024 at 7:21 PM, Lacessit said:

This is what I don't understand about Americans, their meek acceptance of a completely dysfunctional medical apparatus.

 

My top level private health insurance in Australia costs me AUD 3000 per year. I don't have to wait for any treatments.

 

I have had knee arthroscopies, dual carpal tunnel operations, hiatus hernia, inguinal hernia and more cystoscopies than I can count, going back 20 years. All of which cost me a few out-of-pocket expenses. About a dozen CAT scans, free.

 

A year ago, I was on a year's worth of medication for lymphoma. 6 months of infusion.

 

With our PBS system, the meds cost me less than AUD 100. In the US, the same treatment would be in the USD 100,000 ball park.

 

Our medical system was established by a nasty leftist government. Every time the conservative movement in Australia tries to mess with it, they get a bloody nose at the ballot box.

 

In November, about 50% of voters will be lining up to cast their ballots for someone who will gut your medical system even further, so more tax cuts will be given to the already rich.

 

Excuse me for thinking Americans are insane.

This American pays about $3600. USD yearly for top notch insurance. And, it covers me here in Thailand at top notch private hospitals. 350,000 baht surgery and left private hospital with zero balance owed.

[Lacessit]

8 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

This American pays about $3600. USD yearly for top notch insurance. And, it covers me here in Thailand at top notch private hospitals. 350,000 baht surgery and left private hospital with zero balance owed.

You are ex-military, yes? No pre-existing conditions?

 

I suspect there are several factors in your personal situation, which enables your cost of insurance to be significantly cheaper than the norm.

[G_Money]

On 8/19/2024 at 6:08 PM, Hawaiian said:

Fortunately, I don't suffer that much from our broken healthcare system.  Being covered by both Medicare and Tricare I rarely have out-of-pocket expenses.  Tricare even pays for the annual Medicare deductible.  I don't pay for Medicare drug coverage because my prescription meds are greatly discounted through ExpressScripts.

I basically agree with everything else you mentioned.  We are being screwed by the socialistic woke crowd.  Really feel sorry for my children and grandchildren.

I’m in the same boat as you.  Medicare and Tricare in USA,  

 

Tricare or life in Thailand.  Must be enrolled in Part B.  $3000 max oer year out of pocket.
 

Additionally in Thailand I have VA Foreign Medical Program for service connected issues.  100% paid by VA

[GypsyT]

On 8/19/2024 at 9:43 AM, KhunLA said:

Throw in the inexpensive solar & EVs from CH, and you can live very inexpensively here without giving up anything.

Thank for a good laugh...

That applies those who hasn't anything in the US.

 

If I had good woman there, 30 yrs younger 🙂 I'd live there quite happy!

America is so BIG there's very nice places to any requirement in life.

 

[Hummin]

I only have problems with seasonal climate and pollution only. The cultural differences and lack of common sense can wear you down, so it is good to have the opportunity to take holidays from Thailand once or twice a year.

 

Sad to say, the climate and pollution feels worse for every year now, and since Im not an indoor man, I need to be outside for most of the day to thrive and enjoy Thailand. 

 

And nothing is better than sitting on a seaview balcony with a glass of wine. Just a few more days, and we will be there 😄

[BritManToo]

8 minutes ago, Hummin said:

only have problems with seasonal climate and pollution only. The cultural differences and lack of common sense can wear you down, so it is good to have the opportunity to take holidays from Thailand once or twice a year.

I don't interact with the locals so have no problems.

[KhunLA]

34 minutes ago, GypsyT said:

Thank for a good laugh...

That applies those who hasn't anything in the US.

 

If I had good woman there, 30 yrs younger 🙂 I'd live there quite happy!

America is so BIG there's very nice places to any requirement in life.

 

Been there, did that, bought the hat, as don't do t-shirts.   45 yrs was long enough, and saw most everything I wanted to.

 

To continue living there, I'd still have to earn income, and I'm way too lazy for that.  25 yrs working, or having a schedule was more than enough for me.  

 

Now it's all me time ... Chillin' time 😎