You're spot on, Sarina. Last time I was in Thailand, I met an American who'd spent there much longer than me. He also mentioned the visa issues and focused on the quality of condos in Thailand. They look great from the outside but on the inside, there could be cracks in the walls, and you're the one to pay for repairs, not the construction company. Long story short, Thailand is another country where your expenses add up. Being a tourist and a resident are two different things. Perhaps Germany where I'm based is a perfect place for retirement? Or should I go back to Russia when I'm old? Time will tell.
Hasta la Vista, alienated.
You're spot on, Sarina. Last time I was in Thailand, I met an American who'd spent there much longer than me. He also mentioned the visa issues and focused on the quality of condos in Thailand. They look great from the outside but on the inside, there could be cracks in the walls, and you're the one to pay for repairs, not the construction company. Long story short, Thailand is another country where your expenses add up. Being a tourist and a resident are two different things. Perhaps Germany where I'm based is a perfect place for retirement? Or should I go back to Russia when I'm old? Time will tell.