Life After 50 in Thailand: 21 reasons it beats the U.S.

After living in Thailand for four years, one thing that stands out to me more than anything: my quality of life is better living here than the U.S.

Retired from the US military at 44yo. I can tell you, without a doubt, that life in Thailand (currently residing in Pattaya - 4 years) is 10X better than living in the US.

Greetings from Alberta, Canada. I'm a female in my 50s and thinking of leaving Canada due to the politics, extremely high cost of living, and overall unhappiness. Your video was lovely and pointed out so many things that we're missing here. I am definitely looking into this!! Thank you for the insight and inspiration!!

Greetings from Jomtien Philip. Great video. I retired here, at age 64, 2 1/2 months ago. It was a whirlwind at first....overcoming jetlag (from US), getting my retirement visa. Bank account. A pool villa rented for a year, wifi, gym membership, setting up my new household (I brought nothing but a backpack and 2 suitcases. I sold everything else in the US). The factor that most resonated with me was the lack of consumerism. I left Palm Beach County, Florida. One of the most materialistic places I've ever been. Ostentatious display of wealth. People who should know better (older people) caught up in ostentatious display of their wealth and their obsession with keeping up appearances. Well, I shed my RV, my boat, my touring motorcycle, my truck.......100% of my personal possessions were sold or given away. I told myself "well, you won't have much because you won't need much". The reality is that I am living a lifestyle no less than in Florida in my rented villa.....for a fraction of the price. Like you, I ride a motorbike. My truck's fuel bill used to be $300/month. Now my gas bill for the scooter is about $12 monthly. All those expenses involved with 2 vehicles (registration, maintenance, insurance)....gone. At 64, I have private healthcare insurance with Pacific Cross. Top shelf at the best hospitals. I pay annually what I would have paid in one single month for private healthcare insurance in the US. I live with my Cambodian girlfriend. She grew up on a farm and is tight with every Baht. I think we spent no more than $40 in the last 2 days. She cooks at home, from scratch, frequently. So yes. I am completely onboard and can attest to what you have posted as being absolutely spot-on!

I can only agree with you again and again, I just spoke about these exact points with my Thai friend. I've been living in Bangkok for 6 years, alternately in Malaysia when I'm fed up with the city. It's a dream life and I'm so grateful every day that I get to experience it here. I live much healthier than at home in Germany, have lost 35 kilos, do sports, swimming and massage every day. What a dream ❤ And dont forget the beautiful girls everywhere... 😄

I'm living here 17 years, its not all cupcakes and roses. It has vastly improved, but it's not the country comforts you likely enjoy now, but it is safe, there's relatively no opportunity to leagally make money to survive, visa's are not easy unless you work for a company or make a company. You'll always hear the "good stuff" but rarely hear the challenges of lving in Thailand, Philippines, Lao's or cambodia. Just do you Due diligence when making a life changing move. good luck

As a Singaporean..been travelling to Thailand multiple times..my retired age will be living in Thailand.. it make me more alife like a real human being

I agree with everything on your checklist. The quality of life in Thailand is hard to beat. I'm finally retiring next month and will be moving to Thailand in June.

I have found both the Thai and Filipino culture offer us a new world of peace and tranquility that we just can’t believe

ในฐานะเป็นคนกรุงเทพฯ เคยอยู่ภูเก็ตมาสองสามเดือน ดูวิดีโอนี้แล้วต้องบอกว่าเห็นด้วยอย่างยิ่งกับทุกๆ ประเด็นที่พูดถึง ขอบคุณที่แชร์ประสบการณ์ ทำให้คิดถึงบรรยากาศที่นั่นมากๆ 😊

great points, I just returned from Orange County, CA after living here 3 years, omg the change was unbelievable, I was trying to save money so staying in motels, very dodgy, the police have given up,the homeless (who I feel sorry for because it was frezzin cold)the drugs, living costs etc everything you mentioned, I lasted 6 weeks, quit my storage unit,which was costing 14,000baht per month to hold on too junk I dont need .sold old my old car, quit usa permanently. moved back to Phrae ,a farming province in NE Thailand, living the simple happy life I smiled all the way through your clip ,because I feel exactly the same. always welcome to visit Phrae and do a clip on this beautiful province not visited much by tourists. cheers

Just subscribed to your channel. I am retiring after a career in teaching and moving to Prachuap Khiri Khan near Hua Hin in June. You mentioned things feel "heavy" in America. I love America, but I am ready to lighten the load, too. There is this feeling of mental exhaustion that is hard to explain. Love your energy and honesty and so happy to be a subscriber now.

My first visit to Thailand was a few weeks ago, I went to Bangkok, Krabi, and Phuket.. Bangkok was very busy and lively and being from nyc felt fine, used to fast life although more pollution in da air. Had lots of fun tho and easy to travel. Krabi was my fav place happened to be here for songkran and had a great time with lots of locals they are very good ppl and welcoming. Phuket was fun as well a lot of beaches and laid back vibes. All these places had plenty of nightlife and positive vibes all around. Besides nightlife also experience da nature aspect of it, monkeys, elephants, temples, big Buddha, floating markets. It was magical to me, also Food was always good whether I ate out or on da street, 7/11 blew my mind too lol all in all I wud definitely come back I fell in love an at peace. Ty Thailand 🫶🏼

just got back from a Thailand vacation - went to phuket and samoi - awesome time....I'm an old surfer guy in San Diego, CA USA - I concur....the USA has changed - I need more chill in my life - looking forward to returning to Thailand! great info on your videos !

I just turned 50 and now that my son is off to college I've was thinking of getting a boat and mooring in the Caribbean but the cost of living and frankly the biggest hurricane season theyre predicting, the massive wealth gap and poverty vs the ultra wealthy in their ungodly yatchs, the tourist traps and taxed everything, the never ending mosquitoes and all the requirements to even set foot somewhere....well why would I choose that over Thailand with those gorgeous waters and mountains! The answer is clear and Phucket always comes up as top 10 affordable and healthy places to live in the world. This vid brings me hope Im not crazy! Thanks!

Loved the vid, you look so happy with your life and the people around you. Contentment right there. Long may it continue for you

if feels good to listen to someone who is happy and joyful makes me feel better thank you

Love the content and the delivery. You opened my eyes so I'm going to visit later this year and look for a home. Mental health is the most important! Thx again

Great video! I'm 50 and have lived in Vietnam for 10 years, but my family and I love the lifestyle in Thailand!

love it, sure llooking to head that direction later this year.