When it comes to retiring, many people are unsure what to do and want their lives to continue being purposeful but with no loss of excitement. Many are unsure quite how to achieve that simply let life go on, much as it did in the past, but without the need to go to work.
Some savvy retirees become, however, a lot more pro-active and seek out new solutions to an age-old challenge, looking for a complete break with the past and a brand-new beginning. A good few do what even young people would hesitate over: they emigrate to a new and exotic – Thailand.
This might seem chancy but it is actually more logical than it might appear.
There are now many different possibilities if you are looking for best retirement communities in Thailand. It used not to be the case, and even if a growing number of people bought villas and even built them, there were few dedicated retirement communities. This situation is happily changing and such communities are now to be found all over the country.
The big question that everyone asks is what constitutes best retirement communities in Thailand? Here is a very brief explanation of what motivates retirees to take the big step of emigrating to a country that they may never even have visited before.
Firstly, there are the financial aspects. Life in Thailand is simply less expensive than in the west. This is due to the economy, and finances here will go much further. Accommodation, no matter if rented or purchased, will be less expensive, as will be food, clothing, entertainment and general living costs. However, a financially easy lifestyle is far from being the only factor that influences people to emigrate to Thailand.
There is also the climate that is far better than most are in the west. Thailand experiences year-round warm temperatures and an abundance of sunny days. All parts, however, have a rainy season, but outside this period it is mainly quite dry. If you are tired of endlessly gray skies and cold, rainy days back at home, then Thailand is one of the places where you are bound to be happy visiting. Imagine living here fulltime and being able to say goodbye forever to all the cold and wet weather. This is another reason why living in Thailand gets a big thumbs up.
Many are also attracted to living in Thailand as the country is immeasurably beautiful; it boasts some of the finest beaches in the world. Some are long swathes of sand backed by palms while others are rocky bays. Beach lovers will feel spoiled – even if they have been living here for decades.
And when it comes to hospitality, Thailand is second to none. Friendly, helpful staff work at every kind of accommodation from huts all the way through to five-star resorts. They help guests to relax and provide a sense of wellbeing. In short, visitors feel welcome in this country and can relax even more than they might in their home countries.
These are some of the factors that people consider when they think about best retirement communities in Thailand. The communities themselves are a further draw. As we have mentioned already, they work out much cheaper than they would in the west, while offering a unique blend of practicality and beauty. Life in a villa in one of these communities is a relaxed, enjoyable experience, surrounded by luxury. Many who live in such accommodation compare it to living in a five-star resort.
Here at Koh Samui Retirement Village we offer such a lifestyle and have purpose-designed one of the best retirement communities in Thailand. We feature luxury villas, swimming pools and beautiful décor, everything to make our guests feel relaxed. Staff are always on hand to help and our partners can deliver nursing help if needed. Our village offers a blend of great privacy and conviviality – it is completely up to the individual how much they would like to participate.
We are located in the Bophut area of Koh Samui. We have a hillside setting, but are very close to the sea. Fisherman’s village, with its street of restaurants and cafes overlooking the sea, is just a few minutes away. Chaweng, the main town, is just ten minutes further, and the airport is about the same distance. Our location is both beautiful and secluded, but within very easy reach of everything. This includes some of the island’s hospitals, with the nearest being just a few minutes away on the ring-road. Meanwhile, the nearest shops and malls are to be found in Chaweng, and stock everything that an island-dweller could require.
If you are interested in coming to living in one of the best retirement communities in Thailand, please get in touch with us at Koh Samui Retirement Village and we will be able to help make your dream come true.