What Age is the Best Age to Relocate to Thailand? [S6.E49]

Greg and Ed debate the pros and cons of coming to Thailand at
different ages, with the obvious caveat that there's no right
answer that applies to every person and that no matter when you
come to the Land of Smiles, you can always (usually) make it
work.


Ed begins with the observation that early 20s might be the worst
time, especially if you lack maturity and self-control - Thailand
just has too many dangerous distractions. Greg notes that he
managed to come in his mid-twenties and make it work but despite
his friendly disposition, Greg is not much of a partier and
avoided a lot of the typical pitfalls. 


The guys then consider coming here to retire, an obviously
popular idea in the public imagination. However, both Greg and Ed
contend that although Thailand has some advantages - namely cheap
living and quality healthcare - it also has many disadvantages,
including laws and bureaucracy that are unfriendly to expats. OK
but not great seems to be the Bangkok Podcast consensus on
retiring in Thailand. 


Greg then asks Ed what expats are the happiest he has met over
the years. Ed relates that middle-aged guys with money, who
already have been married with grown kids, seem to be the perfect
fit for Thailand. Shock! Being single, with money, but with no
need to find a lifelong partner is the best way to experience the
Land of Smiles. :)


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