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Thailand is a country that has always found itself amongst the top-rated in which to retire. It is undoubtedly due to its warm climate, inexpensive cost of living, beautiful scenery, top-notch healthcare, and of course, low-cost housing.<\/p>\n

Attractive Retirement Destinations in Thailand<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

To the north, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai offer attractive rural settings that have long been a popular destination for the older community. There are even specialist care homes catering to the elderly and those with special needs, such as Alzheimer\u2019s or physical infirmity. For the more active, Bangkok can be the place with all the arts, fashion, and entertainment facilities you would expect from a capital. However, naturally, it is more expensive than the rest of the country. However, with the project of high-speed train links from Bangkok coming soon, Pattaya will be the perfect option for something right in the middle of the two. Also, those who dream of living near the sea, there\u2019s affordable housing where you can watch the waves from your balcony or stroll along the beachfront and enjoy the sea breeze. Not as hectic as Bangkok, there is still plenty of entertainment with many clubs and societies to join. So even a \u201cnewbie\u201d arriving in the vicinity can quickly make friends and enjoy a varied social life here.<\/p>\n

From Pattaya, it is relatively easy to explore the rest of the country. From there on Thailand is ideally placed should you wish to visit then its neighbouring Southeast Asian countries, once all the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.<\/p>\n

Impact of COVID-19 on Retirement Decisions<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Talking of the COVID-19 virus, why has Pattaya become even more of an appealing destination for retirees since the pandemic? Well, after the first wave of deaths in hospitals, it then became apparent that many of the deaths were happening in care homes across Europe and especially in the UK. Once the media spotlight shone on these homes, horrific tales of elderly patients being neglected and left in awful conditions, even though they are living in costly facilities.<\/p>\n

Quality of Care and Respect<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Many people now consider how they wish to spend their twilight years or how loved ones need looking after. Being adequately cared for there should be courtesy and respect for those of us in our twilight years. One of Thailand\u2019s Thailand\u2019s significant advantages is a substantial contributing factor; namely the Thai people themselves.<\/p>\n

The Land of Smiles<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Famous for its name \u201cThe Land of Smiles\u201d, Thailand gained this moniker through its reputation of offering genuine and hospitable warmth from its people. About 95% of the population is Buddhist, with ethics of goodwill, compassion, and very importantly, a high level of respect for older people. Most ex-pats report feeling safer and less neglected or overlooked than in their own countries.<\/p>\n

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