When it comes to retirement there are an increasing number of different – and exciting – ways to spend it. Long gone are the days when the stereotype was fixed in stone: it meant slowing down, simply continuing to live either in the same place or in a home, but with the sole real change being that all work had been given up. No wonder few people looked forward to this time, with all those hours of work simply replaced by … not much at all.
Fast forward to now and retirement can be an adventure. This is particularly the case if you are thinking of moving abroad. It’s a huge step but many retirees are happy to embrace it. There are now many countries that are ideal for spending retirement in. One of the most notable of these is of course Thailand. Apart from being a favorite tourist destination – who doesn’t’ want to come here? – it is also a top medical destination, covering every sort of treatment. More a million medical tourists come here every year and the number is set to grow.
If you are considering a retirement home Thailand, then you will be spoilt for choice. It’s a growing segment of the property market and more and more people are investing in such homes. They are now to be in all the major holidaymaking spots in the country. For those seeking a more urban experience there is Bangkok, while Chiang Mai offers plenty of culture but in a smaller city. Phuket, Koh Samui and Hua Hin all offer coastal destinations that boast some of the finest amenities in the country.
What can you expect from a retirement home Thailand? – this is the main question that all retirees ask us at Koh Samui Retirement Village.
If you are looking for a community that’s close to a coast, such as Koh Samui or Phuket, then all year-round swimming will probably figure high up on your list. Expect beautiful beaches and bays, with cafes and restaurants providing shade and refreshment after your dip in the sea.
Aside from swimming, every retirement home Thailand will enjoy the warm, sunny climate that this country is blessed with. And for those who choose Koh Samui, the rainy season is compressed into approximately a single month, November. The island enjoys something of a microclimate with even more sunny days than many other areas in the country.
You can also expect there to be plenty of shopping and retail opportunities close to any retirement home Thailand. Each home is private yet within easy reach of all amenities. Restaurants and bars are also to be found nearby. The retirement experience is definitely not about living an isolated life and having to put up with scant, faraway amenities.
Each retirement home Thailand will have as partner one or other of the local hospitals, which will also be within easy reach. The homes all prioritize health and will have dentists, clinics and various specialists that they work with.
Everything in a retirement home Thailand will be set up to foster a sense of community. Guests will have as much time by themselves as they want, but it will be easy to make friends with others both in the home and outside it. There will be shared spaces in the community, such as a communal swimming pool or fitness center, as well as a restaurant or café.
Dining will be an important element of any retirement home Thailand, and there will be various options available and will range from local Thai cuisine to international dishes. It will be possible to have communal meals in the restaurant, or to cook by oneself, or a mix of both. The home will offer maximum flexibility on this and all aspects of life.
Housing is of course all important and each retirement home Thailand will offer different choices. All will be geared towards the health and wellbeing of their guests with safety being of paramount importance. There will be 24/7 help available should a resident ever experience any kind of problem.
Here at Koh Samui Retirement Village, we offer different types of villas as accommodation. Each is state of the art and filled with every kind of convenience. And certainly, you wouldn’t even need to be retired to enjoy living in these villas.
Koh Samui Retirement Village is situated on the north coast of the island and has a hillside setting with views out towards Koh Pha-ngan. It’s an idyllic location and is very private. Yet it is just a few minutes’ drive to the eclectic dining scene of Fisherman’s Village, with its restaurants and cafes situated on the beach road. We are also close to Chaweng (about 15 minutes’ drive from the home), which is the island’s main town.
If you are considering retiring and are looking for a retirement home Thailand, please feel free to get in touch with us at Koh Samui Retirement Village.