Where did you retire and why

[georgegeorgia]

3 minutes ago, GypsyT said:

A few days ago I retired to Buddha Hill. Life was good and no stress.

Yesterday I heard somebody knock my door. Turned out to be my very first Thai gal 6 years ago came to visit!

 

I had to go back to work.... but it wasn't unpleasant. Was very rewarding to see she left happy.

 

Beautiful absolutely beautiful thankyou for your service Sir 

[owl sees all]

8 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

And for the other six days in the week?

There are always things to do and nature to watch.

 

Sometimes the chickens come over from the adjacent farm. If I have some food they are welcome to it. The other day I made a bit of a booboo though. I was eating some kao pow, and I left the plate next to the hammock, when I went to investigate a disturbance by the side of the pond. It turned out to be just a farm dog in the shallows. When I turned round to go back I saw a chicken helping itself to me grub. It wasn't so scared when I got to the hammock. I shared my meal with him. He is now a regular visitor. But, as yet, will not let me pet him.

 

I am thinking of building a raft that I can move to the middle of the pond to allow ducks to nest there. We had ducks before. I'll speak to the Mrs about getting some more. Maybe some turkeys too.

[GypsyT]

On 11/9/2024 at 4:03 PM, JimTripper said:

Would you be there if prostitution was off the table?

Yes!

Never went to a pro but never has been starving. Or dating my hand...

[Lacessit]

On 11/9/2024 at 7:18 PM, KhunLA said:

I retired here / TH, because it has a good forum to troll 

You are doing a splendid job.

[GypsyT]

On 11/10/2024 at 12:30 AM, Woke to Sounds of Horking said:

Vietnam issues no retirement visa. Border runs every 90 days. You risk the chance they refuse entry after a time.

I've been coming and going but never worry that in Vietnam. They don't take photos, finger prints, interrogate etc. Officers are not specially polite or welcoming but that's OK and I think it's more of shyness.

In Thailand it's a real threat regardless of visas, papers etc

However, it's been better last two times. Maybe because I entered "Thai Only" line as pensioner?

[Presnock]

On 11/9/2024 at 1:30 PM, BigStar said:

Been discussed ad nauseam. Doesn't matter anyway. Whatever you think you know, or decide, today can, and probably will, change tomorrow.

this is a guarantee for sure after the OECD agreement and as govt coffers seem to be empty or close to that around the world today plus the changing weather.  In the US many people are fleeing California and New York and have been doing so lately due to the high taxes in those states plus the high cost of housing.  The folks are fleeing to Texas (no state tax) and Florida - retirement heaven I guess.

to each their own choice.  Not as easy as it used to be IMHO.

[WDSmart]

I retired in Thailand about 14 years ago after living in Thailand and being married to a Thai wife for about six years before that.

[save the frogs]

10 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Sounds horrendous, come up and visit me for some peace and quiet.

And some Rock & Roll with plenty of Vino and Weed.

this is pretty funny.

the "I want to rock n roll all night and party every day" Kiss dude admits that he doesn't drink or do drugs.

I agree with him. it's a waste of time. try to get laid as much as possible, do sports, read books, listen to music, watch movies, and just take a pass on the substances that numb you. sitting around smoking weed and drinking is not my idea of a good retirement. we need another thread ... HOW did you retire? doing what? not where. 

 

 

Edited November 11 by save the frogs

[RSD1]

2 hours ago, save the frogs said:

this is pretty funny.

the "I want to rock n roll all night and party every day" Kiss dude admits that he doesn't drink or do drugs.

I agree with him. it's a waste of time. try to get laid as much as possible, do sports, read books, listen to music, watch movies, and just take a pass on the substances that numb you. sitting around smoking weed and drinking is not my idea of a good retirement. we need another thread ... HOW did you retire? doing what? not where. 

 

 

Weed and sex. A whole nother level. When I discovered that I realized I had been missing out on how much better sex could have been for the last 30+ years if I smoked weed. Don't knock it until you try it. 

[Nemises]

On 11/9/2024 at 4:52 PM, georgegeorgia said:

Just to add I'm exploring Vietnam as a retire option

Retired expats cannot own a car in Vietnam, so if you like the “freedom”, safety (compared to a motorcycle) and convenience of having car, then avoid this country. 

[georgegeorgia]

On 11/12/2024 at 5:10 AM, Nemises said:

Retired expats cannot own a car in Vietnam, so if you like the “freedom”, safety (compared to a motorcycle) and convenience of having car, then avoid this country. 

Wow 😳 

Never knew this 

[GypsyT]

9 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Retired expats cannot own a car in Vietnam, so if you like the “freedom”, safety (compared to a motorcycle) and convenience of having car, then avoid this country. 

Not so;

"Foreigners are permitted to purchase a car in Vietnam if they: Are living and working in Vietnam. Possess a valid passport. Have a visa that is longer than three months."

[Nemises]

1 hour ago, GypsyT said:

Not so;

"Foreigners are permitted to purchase a car in Vietnam if they: Are living and working in Vietnam. Possess a valid passport. Have a visa that is longer than three months."

No one said expat workers in Vietnam are not allowed to purchase a car! The post you quoted clearly states retired expats. Furthermore the topic is about where you retired to - not where you’re going to work at. 
 

 

Edited Saturday at 10:32 AM by Nemises

[simon43]

I keep intending to retire, probably in the Philippines (UK index linked pension), but I always find something more important than sitting on a beach. This week finds me teaching science in north Myanmar!

[georgegeorgia]

2 hours ago, simon43 said:

I keep intending to retire, probably in the Philippines (UK index linked pension), but I always find something more important than sitting on a beach. This week finds me teaching science in north Myanmar!

Omg 😳 

Is it safe ?

[jori123]

ill health will make you unretire abroad (unless you want to die  there)

[StraightTalk]

On 11/10/2024 at 12:30 AM, Woke to Sounds of Horking said:

Vietnam issues no retirement visa.

Thailand issues no retirement visa.

[atpeace]

11 hours ago, simon43 said:

I keep intending to retire, probably in the Philippines (UK index linked pension), but I always find something more important than sitting on a beach. This week finds me teaching science in north Myanmar!

Interesting life you have had since arriving in NE Asia. Are you comfortable with your finances approaching the age when working will possibly not be an option?

[Woke to Sounds of Horking]

On 11/16/2024 at 4:35 PM, StraightTalk said:

Thailand issues no retirement visa.

True, but in TH you don't have to do border runs every 90 days and be left hanging in suspense if immi's gonna let you back in the country. For now in VN it seems automatic extension after 90 day border run. But anything could happen....

 

I would think there is more peace of mind with TH's visas for long stayers.