A nice video addressing the facts of life. I am 81 and bought a 3 story shophouse for 1.5 million baht about 17 years ago. My wife is a Thai citizen and everything is comfortable for me. Phrae Rescue is 100 feet from our shophouse and there is a nice restaurant in an adjacent shophouse. Health care is easily accessible.
Brilliant! My husband has just retired from the fire service and his mother is in a care home in Thailand...best decision ever! We have talked about us moving out there as we get older!
Wow thanks for that information, best wishes for your Husbands Mother, 🙏👌I would move tomorrow if I had to make the same decision. Life is wonderful here.
One of your most informative vlogs. Such arrangements can be an independent house or house within retirement community. This provides a glimpse of what Thailand can offer for ones golden retirement age. Achievable, respectable and peaceful golden years! Thanks Les, for this wonderful service to your fellow beings. Please continue this thread further in other vlogs and forms.
Excellent video. Many thanks. I am a single man with no children. I don't want to wind up being in a nursing home in the USA all neglected. It is a great option to be in the land of smiles.
Looks too good to be true. You don’t mention retirement visas. I guess people should figure that out. Would be asking to much for that community to have someone assist with that. Very nice video.
@@RetiredandLivingthedream Your wife is Thai so if for some unfortunate reason you were to pass you would not really lose anything. But in doing some research about ownership no matter what country one mIght want to come from to Thailand it appears if one of them is not Thai then a leasing situation would be required. So,in the case of one of these homes, condo’s, or however they would be described, if you paid 105 K for the place -which appears to be truly nice- and you were in your 70’s,then when the couple passed the house would go back to the Thai owner as I read it. So if the couple lived 10 more years, or possible more or less, but let’s use 10 years, then wouldn’t they essentially be paying rent on the place of 10 K a year or more? Really good deal for the owner developer. Am I missing something?
Fantastic information Les! I'm thrilled that I came across your channel. I love these houses and what a dream to retire like this! Hua Hin is a great place and I had no idea this existed. I'm looking forward to learning more when I get back to Thailand.
Nice homes, but I do miss the grabrails around toilet and shower, and would also look for something with no steps up and down. But the architecture is really cool!
Hi these can be supplied as directed There are around 130 plots available and you can have what ever you require, also the steps can be modified to your requirements. Hope this helps.
Nice we built a 3 bed but its a 2 bed now and we only use 1 so be careful, you need just the space you need as you get older!!!! dont forget maintenance, cleaning, time, cost and worry, go small save the cash for HEALTH. AVOID SERVICE CHARGE SCAMS you end up paying rent-equivalence for a 1 bike gyms, a green swimmimg pond, and a security guard with one eye. Renting Staright is a good option with nearby amenities (6 months-12mths) if you want to stay flexible , most houses you might break even net of maintenance costs over 5 years NOT USA/NZ/AU/EU/UK housing market. Remembr weather is hot and raining after 3 years everything is "worn". so expect regular maintenece if owner, or repairs lease.
Many things to think about everyone has different needs, were happy where we are and in another video I will explain my options if and when they come. Thanks for watching.🙏
Thanks for taking the time to do this. It's very interesting to see what is available, and at what prices. The quality of the homes looks top notch and the designs are quite modern and livable. I know as a foreigner that I can't own the land, so I'm not sure how that works out but maybe you can address this sort of topic for those of us that are not married to a local national and how we can still avail ourselves of these opportunities...please! As far as the hunger for these types of informative videos, I'm sure, and can read from the comments, that this is highly desired information. This topic, as I've said to either you or on another vloggers vids about this topic, could be an on-going topic to visit at least annually as assisted living and retirement communities "pop-up" all over Thailand. You've hit on a niche subject here that is going to get you more and more followers and views I would imagine. Again, thank you very much for researching this for us all. ps...and you do a decent job of moving your camera slowly throughout these homes and this allows us to get a good few seconds to look at the surrounding as you move through these places....well done Sir!
Hey Les, What a great place to enjoy your retirement even if you're not in the best of health or mobility. the beautiful sunshine weather cannot be overestimated just waking up in a place like that with the sun shining will make you feel a million dollars. The quality of the houses looks outstanding value for money and the local cost of living makes this a very tentative package
Hua Hin is a great location, 5 km from the beach, night markets and lots of things to do here in Hua Hin. There will be an onsite club house spa and restaurant, plenty of expats in this area so plenty of social events happening. Seems like a no brainer to me as winter has arrived in the UK 👌
A great video, Les. However,- - how many 65 - 70+ year olds need 3 bedrooms? There needs to be a standard 1, & 2 bedroom. unit for the great majority of elders. I am currently working to unfetter my own life and move to Thailand, but with my demise, the last thing I want at this stage of life, is to take on the ownership of a 3 bedroom house. A smaller, more efficient rental is my goal.
Hi and thanks for the comment, this is a new development for Retired living and you can have your own Bespoke 2 bedroom house built to your specification if so desired. Best wishes for your Future Retirement plans. Take care Les. Thanks for watching.
I tend to agree that a 3 bedroom house for someone potentially requiring in-home nursing care seems a bit much. A 2 bedroom or 1 bed+Den model would make more sense. But thanks for the presentation just the same , I enjoyed it.
All new properties look wonderful but I would urge caution. Those service charges could climb steeply and become a mill stone. What if they do net get the required number of buyers will they cut back on maintenance ? or increase the charges ?. How easily would it be for your kids if any to resell after you have gone?. Who is the company behind it and their track record ? I expect it is a 30 year lease with 2 extensions .What if they go bust etc tec. Do your homework guys.
Thanks for taking time to comment, I would advise anyone to seek legal advice from a Lawyer to address these questions but yes these questions need to be asked. Thanks for watching.
The biggest cost in a care home is staff, therefore the cost in any western country is, naturally, going to be much higher. If, in the future, I need care SE Asia will be where I’ll go. Please look at 2 bedroom rental units within a care setting. I would definitely not need 3 bedrooms. Very useful, honest vlog. Thanks
Thanks for watching, they have some plots of land where if desired you can design your own 2 bedroom house and they will build bespoke to your details. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.🙏
Great video! Thank you for sharing this. I’m a firefighter in the US planning to retire and this is exactly why I’m planning to move out of the US. I can’t afford to retire here for both housing and healthcare costs. I either need to work another 10 years or move to another country. Easy choice after 30 years in the fire service!
Find another Country is preferable to me, work for another 10 years just to stand still No thanks. Best wishes for your future retirement plans. You will always be welcome here for a coffee and talk shop. lol.👌🙏
Thought provoking and calm atmosphere with cost approximate for us looking 😊 Not seeing much thought towards design for older or handicapped however guess you adjust as you discover your mobility in the future? All good, thank you 🙏
Very nice for Expats who might need some healthcare. My only comment on an improvement is that all doorways need to be wide enough for a wheelchair to go through. I noticed the Bedrooms & Bathrooms aren’t handi-cap capable. One never knows if they will have a stroke & have paralysis, requiring a Wheelchair, Front-Wheeled Walker, or a Cane. Doorways & Bathrooms needs modifications. I would love to do marketing to Westerners to increase interest in retirement in this development. I’m a RN & do Business Development in Los Angeles, California, USA
Send a email to Lorenz I'm sure he would be happy to hear from you. These issues I noticed on my visit also and all newer builds will have more appropriate fixtures in, it was also stated not all the customers wanted them altered and were happy with the house as built, Alterations can be made at a later date eg ramps etc. Thanks for watching.
If you contact Lorenz the address is on the video lots of times and he can give you all the information you need to know. But wheelchair access in all areas can be done. Best wishes and thanks for watching.
great looking homes BUT a blaring omission is the accessibility for wheelchairs or walking frames etc through thresholds (not level or even), bathroom, shower size and access, doorway and hallway width, ramped access into homes, luminance contrast of doorways and glazing for vision impaired. These are basic elements required for homes with aging residents (yes, I am a building surveyor).
Thanks for your insight into this matter, I am not in employment to this organization but when I visited this site I suggested some of the things you mention. The answer not everyone requires ramps of wider doors, these houses are show houses and ramps can be added to these houses, this development is in it's early stage and of course it will listen to what people require, there are a number of plots ready to build so you can have a bespoke house built to your needs. Thanks again I will pass your comment onto the developer. 🙏
See my comment above. I wrote it before I saw your comment. I’m a RN in California & noticed the same Mobility Issues in the current design. Thank you for pointing out these SAFETY issues !
I was thinking about taking my family for sightseeing in the UK but VISA alone costs 7,000 THB/person for a Thai, changed my mind to Turkey right away 😅
Thank you for this information. No way would I go into a nursing home in the United States. A wonderful home to age in place in Thailand is a much better option for us.
The prices are very good I can tell you that I like the larger one it would be nice to have one with a big office and a walk-in jacuzzi tub that would do me just fine I will try to visit it when I'm in Hawaii
They all look like lovely properties but I wouldn't say they are disabled friendly. They are more like standard homes but done to a good finish. There must be additional monthly costs for all the additional facilities you mention (once the development is completed). Are these costs not published?
These were a development show houses and now they will be catered for mobility issues, slope walkways etc etc. You can even design your house within the Early Retirement Zone to be included within the assisted living area. They have a number of plots available for this. Hope this helps.
Yes they offer rental of these property's for THB 30,000 per month within the assisted living area so everything is included including the 24 hr Medical on call service. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for sharing! Looks nice but I had problems with that annoyingly awful background noise("music"). This place can very fst be too expensive if you only have about 70 000 THB pension after Thai tax. Which many retiree have.
I live on much less than your 70,000 THB and I know people going to do this to be able to get another 8,000 THB for the rest of their lives. Thanks for watching. Enjoy Retirement. The noise sorry about that I am surrounded by Birds.
@@RetiredandLivingthedream If you live a normal life, 70 000 THB is okay. But if you have to pay 30 000 THB for rent and 40 000 THB + for 24/7 care and medicine, you will need much more than 70 000 since I guess you need to pay for the food, insurance etc....
In Thailand do they have hospices and palliative care for patients close to death? Can you get the same level of pain management as in say the US or Australia? One downside would be the absence of voluntary euthanasia in Thailand.
I honestly don't know about this but at a Guess pain management yes but voluntary Euthanasia I would say not as it is a Buddhist Country. Thanks for the question.🙏
And foreigners can buy these, is it like that 99 year land lease I heard about? I might be wrong about the number 99. I'm impressed. Any idea when the Pool & Spa will be completed? Thanks for sharing.
A 90 year lease, they are building the pool and spa now and was told mid next year it will be completed, but for sure email Lorenz ha has the answers. Thanks for taking time to comment.
Hi there. Your video just showed up in my feed, and I think I’m going to subscribe to your channel too. I haven’t had a chance to look at your channel, but would you kindly, if you know of any, paste a link to the housing prices and availability in Thailand? Something that is local and specific to that country. Searching for properties, to buy or rent, on the internet isnt always the best when you don’t live there. I hope I made sense. I appreciate your help. You seem like a good person too. Best of luck!
Thailand is a big country and doing this would be impossible eg living in the Mountains or by the coast to drive from one end of the country to the other would take more than 30 hrs. Price varies on location. Hope this helps.
Google Sampraya Street Hua Hin and you will find the location or google Fullrich Asset and again you will find the location. 5 km from the Beach and around the same for the center and night markets. Or contact Lorenz@tier-ra.com for more details. Hope this helps.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, USA, the cost of an assisted living facility can range from $10,000 (for a not very good facility) to $25,000 per month. This expense can potentially bankrupt a family that needs to provide care for their elderly family members. I have heard that Thailand offers assisted living facilities as well. I have a question: how does one apply for a Thai visa if they wish to stay in these facilities? 2nd Question. The price for each of these homes is 3,700,000.00 Baht. Do you own the land as well, or is it leasehold? According to Thai law, foreigners are not permitted to own land. If you purchase one of these homes, will you also own the land outright?
This new development is perfect for retirement, the price is relatively inexpensive. All perfect. However I thought you cannot buy any home outright in Thailand. Unless this is different.
The way in which you purchase is slightly different, you get a 90 year lease but all done by the letter of the Law. Legal and of course you can pass on to family and sell if required. Contact Lorenz for more details. Thanks for watching.
Great Video Les Thank you! Have you any Idea how Much Heating cost are for running one of these homes? I understand its a warmer climate! But it must get chilly at some point throughout the seasons? Or am i totally wrong! 🧡
It does not get cold in Hua Hin. It does however for a short period in the far north such as Chiang Mai or North East in Issan mainly overnight around January or February. Your main costs will be for electric running aircon and that depends on how much you use it.
@@asha-kb9yh It depends on usage but a one bed condo might be 1500 Baht per month and a three bed house 4000. Water is negligible, and bottle gas for cooking only (as no central heating) is very cheap.
Never cold in Hua Hin. Keeping cool but these houses are build with insulated blocks to keep the heat out. Cool season now and still great temp. Thanks for watching.
If you would be so kind, do you know how would this life in Thailand would defer from the same one in Malaysia or Vietnam? Are costs and lifestyle similar? How would I go about doing research for elder care in these countries? Cheers!
Sorry I am unable to comment on this, I have visited both Countrys only for holidays and not long term. Research vis youtube I would suggest. Thanks for watching.
90 year Lease which you can pass on to your family or friends all legal and of course sell at any time. You can even buy and rent out until you need this in the future.
I live comfortably in Philippines in apartment with pool for £300 a month including electric. Not one bill after that. Any retired single guys there should be in S E Asia, what are you waiting for. Plus pretty girl half your age caring for you. Health insurance a must if you're not wealthy, £1k a year
On the surface of it all, the place looks great, but those throw mats on the floor and the sectional carpets are a major trip hazard, especially for the elderly. One fall and a broken hip and your quality of life is forever diminished. The narrow doorways, entry ways and halls, the lack of handrails, ramps are another major failure on the part of whomever designed these living quarters (if you don't know what I mean, take a look at how the places in the US are designed...ramps, rails, wide halls and doorways, etc.). Also, instead of those slippery tile floors, it would be better to install "Lifeproof" slip resistant tile. If they ever expand or launch another project, I hope they will incorporate the basics in their design.
Thank you for sharing this video. We have stayed in Condos in Thailand and have noticed a lack of closet/wardrobe/ storage space. What do Thai people do with their clothing, their linens (sheets, towels, etc.), luggage, etc.? Very curious.
@steveaustin1984 Found a dream condo in Naklua high floor great view. Closet looked as big as a bread box. Couldn't fit 1 suit case in it. And that was it!. Deal killer right there. It's remained unoccupied since I saw it too.
@ Do you know what Thai people do? Do they simply not own many things, so no need for storage or are their homes simply super cluttered? I’m so horribly OCD!!! When you showed the bathrooms with zero storage, I envisioned toiletries and cleaning supplies strewn everywhere. I’m too much of a neat freak…that would stress me out on the daily…which wouldn’t be great in my retirement:)
@@kevo8498 Appreciate the response. We haven't experienced even that. Just the counter...that has been it. It looks like we will have to do a bit of renovating or remodeling wherever we end up staying.
Property purchase is different in Thailand, you will get a 90 year lease which you can pass on to family or friends or resell if required. I would always say to get legal advice from an Independent Lawyer to fully understand your purchase.
Sunshine International do something similar, you never actually own the house. The agreement ends with death, also healthcare professional on site including doctors, but if you have to go to hospital/operation, that's your responsibility to pay...🤔🤐🤑
The company Fullrich Asset provide a 90 year lease which is yours to pass on to family or friends or or resell, Sunshine international also have an agreement with Bangkok Hospital if you have a property with Sunshine International you get a discount on your hospital visit and treatment. They have nurses 24 hrs but not a Doctor, I did a video on Sunshine International also, a very good service. Fullrich Asset offer a 40% discount at the Bangkok Hospital Thanks for watching.
@RetiredandLivingthedream thanks for your reply, the 40% reduction sounds positive and the 90 year lease too. I wasn't aware that you had done a video on Sunshine.
You can own the house but not the land. I will do further videos on this subject. Your totally safe to buy here in Thailand Use a Lawyer to fully understand your situation. Thanks for the comment.
Be careful as foreigners are not allowed to own homes directly, a complicated ownership arrangement is required involving a company with Thai shareholders.
Your correct it is a different way of ownership in Thailand, always seek advice from a Lawyer and only proceed if your happy to do so. But the alternative is to rent. GBP 674 is better than GBP 4,095 per month. Thanks for taking time to comment.
As this video and the concept is aimed at retiree's,I was really surprised at glaring omissions, the first thing i noticed was stairs at the entry,with no wheelchair access ramp,the internal doors look too narrow for wheelchair access,also the bathroom designs dont have wheelchair access to the shower. This Project is only of any use to able bodied people,whom can climb stairs,and has given no consideration to older folk currently in weelchairs,or possibly in the future. I would suggest the Architects of these houses should start thinking outside the box.
These issues are being addressed, and future houses can be made more accessible for wheelchair access, not everyone is wheelchair bound who would like the facilities offered so the mixture will be accordantly to cater for all needs. Also it is a new development and you can have a Bespoke house built just for your needs. Hope this information is suitable, ask Lorenz for more information if required. Thanks for taking time to watch the video.
The email is on the video but I will give you the contact details here email Lorenz@tier-ra.com he can send you the e-brochure for more details, best wishes.
They will be doing houses Retirees friendly, and will be adapting these if required, the houses shown were stock houses and they plan on building another 70 or so houses for retired people, it is a new development aimed at retired people so they are adapting the build to supply these houses. There are plots available so you can have a bespoke house built to your requirements. Thanks for taking time to comment and for watching. Best wishes Les.
So Les. You're in the assisted living facility there and something serious like a heart attack or stroke occurs. Now what?? What about health insurance from back home?. Not sure it will work there. Nor will Medicare or Medicade.. How do you pay a million baht plus medical bill for starters?. And trying to sign up for health care at let's say 70 is next to impossible...
Sudden huge medical emergencyCan wipe out your savings out in no time unless your Elon Musk Now what? No thanks don't need that stress just stay here at 73 in Oregon happy alone, own house, 2 beloved kitties and soooo quiet plus 4 seasons
@rogergardner7740 Thai Hospitals can be world class. But they bill like any others too. Although things can be cheaper here in Thailand. Major procedures as well as follow up and meds are still huge. Many you tubers have experienced it.. No insurance. you're in trouble. Better have huge savings.
I maybe wrong but didn't think you could buy and it be yours outright or 100% ownership...thought you had to be married to a Thai woman who owns more of the property than you be care before buying as you may not full own the property..
Thailand it is true you will never own the Land the house sits on, Fullrich Asset offer a 90 year lease which you can resell or pass on to family or friends. All legal and above board, I always suggest seeking Legal advice and independent advice is prudent to do so. Thanks for your question. Hope this helps.
+1 First villa looks like it has hospital furniture. The rest are alright 👍👍. The doors don't look wide enough for wheelchair access, says Mrs. R., Alzheimer nurse. (Doesn't HAVE it...yet 😮🙏) Slippy tiles on the floor too. Can you confirm the door width, Les?
Hi and thanks for your question, the houses featured were stock houses and the rest of the development will be more Retired friendly, wider doors ramps etc etc, They are building 135 houses for Retired people and this area will have the facilities mentioned eg 24 hr medical assistance on call, 24 hr nurse on call people have a choice of furniture, also they have plots of land where you can have your own bespoke property built to your design. Hope this helps many thanks for watching.🙏🙏
Medical insurance is too expensive in your 70's, just use government hospitals. There is always the worry insurance will not pay up, or only partly and might even go bust. Money down the drain IMO, like renting.
We all get old and sometimes face tough decisions, health is one of them, I don't worry about something I can't do anything about. I will cross that bridge when and if I get to it. I hear there are many boat crossings to the UK now with private Doctors and Dentists once you land on their shores. Take care stay healthy.
@@RetiredandLivingthedreamI'm talking about people in the UK. If you have nothing all that stuff is free. Well free as free can be, if you have paid your whole life. If you are needed care 24/7. . Where Doesn't mean anything if you are unable to leave the house.
A nice video addressing the facts of life. I am 81 and bought a 3 story shophouse for 1.5 million baht about 17 years ago. My wife is a Thai citizen and everything is comfortable for me. Phrae Rescue is 100 feet from our shophouse and there is a nice restaurant in an adjacent shophouse. Health care is easily accessible.
Brilliant! My husband has just retired from the fire service and his mother is in a care home in Thailand...best decision ever! We have talked about us moving out there as we get older!
Wow thanks for that information, best wishes for your Husbands Mother, 🙏👌I would move tomorrow if I had to make the same decision. Life is wonderful here.
@@RetiredandLivingthedream That's fab to know....I may tap into your knowledge in the future, if you do not mind!
I have been watching this on tv and showing my mates they think it’s great 😊😊
One of your most informative vlogs. Such arrangements can be an independent house or house within retirement community. This provides a glimpse of what Thailand can offer for ones golden retirement age. Achievable, respectable and peaceful golden years! Thanks Les, for this wonderful service to your fellow beings. Please continue this thread further in other vlogs and forms.
Thanks for the comment and I very much appreciate your words. It is a theme I will continue as it interests me also. 🙏
Great video Les. You are the only person on TH-cam that addresses this issue. Thank you 🙏🏽 for taking the time and effort 👍🏼
Thanks for that. 6 hr drive to Hua Hin 2 nights and 6 hr drive back so yes a lot of work involved so a heartfelt thanks for your comment. 🙏🙏
Wrong, seen a few on youtube ~
Another TH-camr (I think Far Away Fred) has a somewhat recent video on retirement community in Chiang Mai area.
Excellent video. Many thanks. I am a single man with no children. I don't want to wind up being in a nursing home in the USA all neglected. It is a great option to be in the land of smiles.
Thanks for taking time to watch and leave a comment. Best wishes for your future plans. It would be a great place to retire.
The quality of the workmanship on that house for Thailand is top quality 😁👍😁🙏
Thanks for your comment, it is I looked very carefully great job done. I always give my honest opinion and it does have the wow factor.
Very standard, not exceptional.
It’s just what I was looking for it ticks all the boxes 😊😊
Thanks for watching best wishes for your future 🙏plans.
Extremely valuable imnformation. Thank you
Glad it helped you, thanks for watching.🙏
Thanks Les.....Will be top spot for me hope to view in Jan . Big Thumbs Up
Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. Best wishes.🙏
Thanks again Les…these videos are great, so many of us are wanting something more exciting and affordable…you are showing us good possibilities..
Looks too good to be true. You don’t mention retirement visas. I guess people should figure that out. Would be asking to much for that community to have someone assist with that. Very nice video.
The company would help out obtaining the Retirement visa if required. Thanks for the comment.
@@RetiredandLivingthedream Your wife is Thai so if for some unfortunate reason you were to pass you would not really lose anything. But in doing some research about ownership no matter what country one mIght want to come from to Thailand it appears if one of them is not Thai then a leasing situation would be required. So,in the case of one of these homes, condo’s, or however they would be described, if you paid 105 K for the place -which appears to be truly nice- and you were in your 70’s,then when the couple passed the house would go back to the Thai owner as I read it. So if the couple lived 10 more years, or possible more or less, but let’s use 10 years, then wouldn’t they essentially be paying rent on the place of 10 K a year or more? Really good deal for the owner developer. Am I missing something?
Fantastic information Les! I'm thrilled that I came across your channel. I love these houses and what a dream to retire like this! Hua Hin is a great place and I had no idea this existed. I'm looking forward to learning more when I get back to Thailand.
Glad to hear you are enjoying the channel. Hua Hin is indeed a great place for retirement and you are in for a treat!
Nice homes, but I do miss the grabrails around toilet and shower, and would also look for something with no steps up and down. But the architecture is really cool!
Hi these can be supplied as directed There are around 130 plots available and you can have what ever you require, also the steps can be modified to your requirements. Hope this helps.
Great video and info. Thank you.
Appreciate the comment, thanks for watching.
I appreciate the video and iw great information and thought provoking.
Thanks so much for taking time to comment.
Thank you… beautiful model homes… each with a special benefit.
Glad they appealed to you, thanks for watching. 🙏
What a stunning place and great value.
Yep it ticks a few boxes.
Great TH-cam buddy, best one ive seen on this topic.
Thanks so much for the comment, very much appreciated.🙏
Super interesting! Thanks for the information, Les!
Your more than welcome best wishes Les.🙏
Nice we built a 3 bed but its a 2 bed now and we only use 1 so be careful, you need just the space you need as you get older!!!! dont forget maintenance, cleaning, time, cost and worry, go small save the cash for HEALTH. AVOID SERVICE CHARGE SCAMS you end up paying rent-equivalence for a 1 bike gyms, a green swimmimg pond, and a security guard with one eye.
Renting Staright is a good option with nearby amenities (6 months-12mths) if you want to stay flexible , most houses you might break even net of maintenance costs over 5 years NOT USA/NZ/AU/EU/UK housing market.
Remembr weather is hot and raining after 3 years everything is "worn". so expect regular maintenece if owner, or repairs lease.
Many things to think about everyone has different needs, were happy where we are and in another video I will explain my options if and when they come. Thanks for watching.🙏
A great video again Les 👍
Thanks for watching. 🙏
I would rather pay a monthly payment instead of paying in full because I don’t know when I’m going to die and they will keep the money I paid in full
Thanks for taking the time to do this. It's very interesting to see what is available, and at what prices. The quality of the homes looks top notch and the designs are quite modern and livable. I know as a foreigner that I can't own the land, so I'm not sure how that works out but maybe you can address this sort of topic for those of us that are not married to a local national and how we can still avail ourselves of these opportunities...please!
As far as the hunger for these types of informative videos, I'm sure, and can read from the comments, that this is highly desired information. This topic, as I've said to either you or on another vloggers vids about this topic, could be an on-going topic to visit at least annually as assisted living and retirement communities "pop-up" all over Thailand.
You've hit on a niche subject here that is going to get you more and more followers and views I would imagine. Again, thank you very much for researching this for us all.
ps...and you do a decent job of moving your camera slowly throughout these homes and this allows us to get a good few seconds to look at the surrounding as you move through these places....well done Sir!
I will be doing a video shortly about this. Thanks for the comment.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again , the channel should be called , Les with he’s head screwed on. Thank you Les ✌️
Thanks for that comment, it means a lot. 👌🙏
Thank you for the video
You're welcome, hope you enjoyed the video.
Hey Les, What a great place to enjoy your retirement even if you're not in the best of health or mobility. the beautiful sunshine weather cannot be overestimated just waking up in a place like that with the sun shining will make you feel a million dollars. The quality of the houses looks outstanding value for money and the local cost of living makes this a very tentative package
Hua Hin is a great location, 5 km from the beach, night markets and lots of things to do here in Hua Hin. There will be an onsite club house spa and restaurant, plenty of expats in this area so plenty of social events happening. Seems like a no brainer to me as winter has arrived in the UK 👌
A great video, Les. However,- - how many 65 - 70+ year olds need 3 bedrooms? There needs to be a standard 1, & 2 bedroom. unit for the great majority of elders. I am currently working to unfetter my own life and move to Thailand, but with my demise, the last thing I want at this stage of life, is to take on the ownership of a 3 bedroom house. A smaller, more efficient rental is my goal.
Hi and thanks for the comment, this is a new development for Retired living and you can have your own Bespoke 2 bedroom house built to your specification if so desired.
Best wishes for your Future Retirement plans.
Take care Les. Thanks for watching.
@wmcorbly2495 And that you don't have to hire an additional housekeeper to clean.
What about the fact Foreigners can’t own homes or land ?
Where in Hua Hin is this please?
Many elderly couples will end up sleeping in separate bedrooms….. and then a bedroom for the live in carer
This is fantastic was looking at Hua hin .
This is a game changer we’re about is it
It is near Wat Huai Sai Tai Temple or send Lorenz an email and he will give you the site directions. Thanks for watching.
Thanks less
I tend to agree that a 3 bedroom house for someone potentially requiring in-home nursing care seems a bit much. A 2 bedroom or 1 bed+Den model would make more sense. But thanks for the presentation just the same , I enjoyed it.
I'm glad you enjoyed the presentation. A 2 bedroom would make more sense if it's just yourself.
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO
No problem thanks for watching.
All new properties look wonderful but I would urge caution. Those service charges could climb steeply and become a mill stone. What if they do net get the required number of buyers will they cut back on maintenance ? or increase the charges ?. How easily would it be for your kids if any to resell after you have gone?. Who is the company behind it and their track record ? I expect it is a 30 year lease with 2 extensions .What if they go bust etc tec. Do your homework guys.
Thanks for taking time to comment, I would advise anyone to seek legal advice from a Lawyer to address these questions but yes these questions need to be asked. Thanks for watching.
That's called due diligence, which applies to any transaction no matter where one chooses live.
As Les states, there is also a rental option.
@@alexandros4703 Yes you are right.
The biggest cost in a care home is staff, therefore the cost in any western country is, naturally, going to be much higher. If, in the future, I need care SE Asia will be where I’ll go. Please look at 2 bedroom rental units within a care setting. I would definitely not need 3 bedrooms. Very useful, honest vlog. Thanks
Thanks for watching, they have some plots of land where if desired you can design your own 2 bedroom house and they will build bespoke to your details. Hope this helps.
Thanks for watching.🙏
Great video! Thank you for sharing this. I’m a firefighter in the US planning to retire and this is exactly why I’m planning to move out of the US. I can’t afford to retire here for both housing and healthcare costs. I either need to work another 10 years or move to another country. Easy choice after 30 years in the fire service!
Find another Country is preferable to me, work for another 10 years just to stand still No thanks.
Best wishes for your future retirement plans. You will always be welcome here for a coffee and talk shop. lol.👌🙏
One bedroom for you, one for the health care worker and a guest / play room.
A Man cave every man needs one.
Fabulous idea, I'd go for that, absolutely.
Thanks for watching and taking time to comment.
So beautiful. Thank you
Thanks for watching.🙏
❤standards are x10 what you get in uk...Great video....an enjoyable days filming 4u I bet..... 2bed terraced in redcar gets you a Palace in Thailand
Let me think about that one. Redcar/ Thailand. Mmmm 😂🙏
So beautiful your home . 😮🤗😊👍🎉🎊🏚🏠🏡
Thank you, I love the space too.🙏
Thank you for showing very interesting
Appreciate the feedback! 🙏 Thanks for watching.
Thought provoking and calm atmosphere with cost approximate for us looking 😊
Not seeing much thought towards design for older or handicapped however guess you adjust as you discover your mobility in the future?
All good, thank you 🙏
All the next phase of building will be older people friendly, slopes stairway etc etc. Thanks for watching.
Very nice for Expats who might need some healthcare. My only comment on an improvement is that all doorways need to be wide enough for a wheelchair to go through. I noticed the Bedrooms & Bathrooms aren’t handi-cap capable.
One never knows if they will have a stroke & have paralysis, requiring a Wheelchair, Front-Wheeled Walker, or a Cane. Doorways & Bathrooms needs modifications. I would love to do marketing to Westerners to increase interest in retirement in this development. I’m a RN & do Business Development in Los Angeles, California, USA
Send a email to Lorenz I'm sure he would be happy to hear from you. These issues I noticed on my visit also and all newer builds will have more appropriate fixtures in, it was also stated not all the customers wanted them altered and were happy with the house as built, Alterations can be made at a later date eg ramps etc.
Thanks for watching.
Need to know about wheel chair access to all of the house.
If you contact Lorenz the address is on the video lots of times and he can give you all the information you need to know. But wheelchair access in all areas can be done.
Best wishes and thanks for watching.
Very nice interesting video Les ,, so lucky I have my little carer here with me in England 😂
Good to hear, best wishes and thanks for watching.
great looking homes BUT a blaring omission is the accessibility for wheelchairs or walking frames etc through thresholds (not level or even), bathroom, shower size and access, doorway and hallway width, ramped access into homes, luminance contrast of doorways and glazing for vision impaired. These are basic elements required for homes with aging residents (yes, I am a building surveyor).
happy to refer you to some some basic building provisions (disability access) that should be considered in housing for aged if requested
Thanks for your insight into this matter, I am not in employment to this organization but when I visited this site I suggested some of the things you mention. The answer not everyone requires ramps of wider doors, these houses are show houses and ramps can be added to these houses, this development is in it's early stage and of course it will listen to what people require, there are a number of plots ready to build so you can have a bespoke house built to your needs. Thanks again I will pass your comment onto the developer. 🙏
@@RetiredandLivingthedream Thankyou...it will really make a difference and attract more clients to place if they can age safely in a place
See my comment above. I wrote it before I saw your comment. I’m a RN in California & noticed the same Mobility Issues in the current design. Thank you for pointing out these SAFETY issues !
I was thinking about taking my family for sightseeing in the UK but VISA alone costs 7,000 THB/person for a Thai, changed my mind to Turkey right away 😅
Have a great trip thanks for watching. Best wishes.
Thank you for this information.
No way would I go into a nursing home in the United States.
A wonderful home to age in place in Thailand is a much better option for us.
Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. Best wishes for your future plans.
I like this option.
3 bedrooms is ideal.
Master for me.
3rd for my computer and admin /books etc.
2nd for my live in carer.
What's not to like.
Every man needs a Man Cave. Thanks for taking time to comment.
Wow, nice
Thanks for watching!
The prices are very good I can tell you that I like the larger one it would be nice to have one with a big office and a walk-in jacuzzi tub that would do me just fine I will try to visit it when I'm in Hawaii
Thanks for watching, they have plots available so you can design your own home.
Best wishes for your future plans.🙏
What part of thiland is them retiring houses I was showing a mate he said it would suit him also😊😊u hit the spot with this
Hua Hin, about 3 hrs from Bangkok. Best wishes and good luck. Thanks for watching.
They all look like lovely properties but I wouldn't say they are disabled friendly. They are more like standard homes but done to a good finish. There must be additional monthly costs for all the additional facilities you mention (once the development is completed). Are these costs not published?
These were a development show houses and now they will be catered for mobility issues, slope walkways etc etc. You can even design your house within the Early Retirement Zone to be included within the assisted living area. They have a number of plots available for this. Hope this helps.
I keep thinking The Golden Girls in Thailand 😊
Many Golden girls in Thailand.😏
Great video Les! Do they have communities like that where you can rent without having to buy?
Yes they offer rental of these property's for THB 30,000 per month within the assisted living area so everything is included including the 24 hr Medical on call service. Thanks for the comment.
Do you need to have a retirement visa before staying in care home in Thailand?
No but you can obtain one once your here, the company can help with the paperwork thanks for asking Best wishes for your future retirement plans.
@@RetiredandLivingthedream , Thanks, I am asking for family relatives.
thanks Les 👌 xx vee
Appreciate for watching.🙏
3k a month service is quite high, we only pay 1500 in Bkk on a Sansiri estate.
I now a place here which is 4,500 per month, I also know of a place at 600 thb per month. Thanks for taking time to share.
Thanks for sharing! Looks nice but I had problems with that annoyingly awful background noise("music"). This place can very fst be too expensive if you only have about 70 000 THB pension after Thai tax. Which many retiree have.
I live on much less than your 70,000 THB and I know people going to do this to be able to get another 8,000 THB for the rest of their lives. Thanks for watching. Enjoy Retirement. The noise sorry about that I am surrounded by Birds.
@@RetiredandLivingthedream If you live a normal life, 70 000 THB is okay. But if you have to pay 30 000 THB for rent and 40 000 THB + for 24/7 care and medicine, you will need much more than 70 000 since I guess you need to pay for the food, insurance etc....
@ Always live within your means I know guys living here on only £800 a month and live a happy life.
Best wishes.
@@RetiredandLivingthedream Well... They are not able to live in that facility...That's my point...
Excellent video ! Is it possible to still receive the uk pension when living in Thailand?
Yes, absolutely but at a Frozen rate as Thailand is not a Reciprocal Country. I did a video about this. th-cam.com/video/Do6B26_FwsQ/w-d-xo.html
Very Nice indeed :-)
Thanks for taking time to watch.
In Thailand do they have hospices and palliative care for patients close to death? Can you get the same level of pain management as in say the US or Australia? One downside would be the absence of voluntary euthanasia in Thailand.
I honestly don't know about this but at a Guess pain management yes but voluntary Euthanasia I would say not as it is a Buddhist Country. Thanks for the question.🙏
Beautiful set up Les, can you advise regarding immigration issues? And maybe some prices for home service soapy massage.
Immigration can be sorted by the developer and you may be required to order your own inhouse soapy. Only a man knows the feeling of a soapy.
You haven’t mentioned on going management fees etc
I mentioned these fees of around 3,000 THB per month.
@ thanks
And foreigners can buy these, is it like that 99 year land lease I heard about? I might be wrong about the number 99. I'm impressed. Any idea when the Pool & Spa will be completed? Thanks for sharing.
A 90 year lease, they are building the pool and spa now and was told mid next year it will be completed, but for sure email Lorenz ha has the answers. Thanks for taking time to comment.
Hi there. Your video just showed up in my feed, and I think I’m going to subscribe to your channel too. I haven’t had a chance to look at your channel, but would you kindly, if you know of any, paste a link to the housing prices and availability in Thailand? Something that is local and specific to that country. Searching for properties, to buy or rent, on the internet isnt always the best when you don’t live there. I hope I made sense. I appreciate your help. You seem like a good person too. Best of luck!
Thailand is a big country and doing this would be impossible eg living in the Mountains or by the coast to drive from one end of the country to the other would take more than 30 hrs. Price varies on location. Hope this helps.
looks good ...in what area is this development located Les
Google Sampraya Street Hua Hin and you will find the location or google Fullrich Asset and again you will find the location. 5 km from the Beach and around the same for the center and night markets. Or contact Lorenz@tier-ra.com for more details.
Hope this helps.
Is obtaining Thai residency easier if you’re going into one of these retirement homes ?
Thai Residency is complicated and they only let a few in every year so I would say not.
can you rent them ?
Yes 30,000 THB per month.
In the San Francisco Bay Area, USA, the cost of an assisted living facility can range from $10,000 (for a not very good facility) to $25,000 per month. This expense can potentially bankrupt a family that needs to provide care for their elderly family members.
I have heard that Thailand offers assisted living facilities as well. I have a question: how does one apply for a Thai visa if they wish to stay in these facilities?
2nd Question. The price for each of these homes is 3,700,000.00 Baht. Do you own the land as well, or is it leasehold? According to Thai law, foreigners are not permitted to own land. If you purchase one of these homes, will you also own the land outright?
The company can and will help with visa applications, The land is on a 90 year lease. Best wishes on your future plans.
@@RetiredandLivingthedream thank you .
This new development is perfect for retirement, the price is relatively inexpensive. All perfect. However I thought you cannot buy any home outright in Thailand. Unless this is different.
The way in which you purchase is slightly different, you get a 90 year lease but all done by the letter of the Law. Legal and of course you can pass on to family and sell if required. Contact Lorenz for more details. Thanks for watching.
Great Video Les Thank you!
Have you any Idea how Much Heating cost are for running one of these homes? I understand its a warmer climate! But it must get chilly at some point throughout the seasons? Or am i totally wrong! 🧡
It does not get cold in Hua Hin. It does however for a short period in the far north such as Chiang Mai or North East in Issan mainly overnight around January or February. Your main costs will be for electric running aircon and that depends on how much you use it.
@ThailandTerry Thank you very much! It would be good to how much the running costs of electricity is on average compared to the UK! 🙂
@@asha-kb9yh It depends on usage but a one bed condo might be 1500 Baht per month and a three bed house 4000. Water is negligible, and bottle gas for cooking only (as no central heating) is very cheap.
Never cold in Hua Hin. Keeping cool but these houses are build with insulated blocks to keep the heat out. Cool season now and still great temp. Thanks for watching.
My Electricity bill per month is around GBP 15 but the average is around GBBP 100 a month running AC'S we just run fans and rarely have the AC on.
If you would be so kind, do you know how would this life in Thailand would defer from the same one in Malaysia or Vietnam? Are costs and lifestyle similar? How would I go about doing research for elder care in these countries? Cheers!
Sorry I am unable to comment on this, I have visited both Countrys only for holidays and not long term. Research vis youtube I would suggest. Thanks for watching.
A foreigner can own these properties in Thailand?
90 year Lease which you can pass on to your family or friends all legal and of course sell at any time. You can even buy and rent out until you need this in the future.
Is this in chan am area
The Brochure says Hua Hin / Cha-am 10 min drive to Hua Hin night market. and 5 km from Hua Hin Beach.
I live comfortably in Philippines in apartment with pool for £300 a month including electric. Not one bill after that. Any retired single guys there should be in S E Asia, what are you waiting for. Plus pretty girl half your age caring for you. Health insurance a must if you're not wealthy, £1k a year
Thanks for watching and well said. There is a lot to be said about living in Asia. May you live for many years healthy and happy.
@davidchadwick In what city in the Philippines do you reside??
The funereal crematorium music 🎼🎵🎶 is a nice touch 😮🤣🤣.
My cremation music will be It's my Life.
On the surface of it all, the place looks great, but those throw mats on the floor and the sectional carpets are a major trip hazard, especially for the elderly.
One fall and a broken hip and your quality of life is forever diminished.
The narrow doorways, entry ways and halls, the lack of handrails, ramps are another major failure on the part of whomever designed these living quarters (if you don't know what I mean, take a look at how the places in the US are designed...ramps, rails, wide halls and doorways, etc.). Also, instead of those slippery tile floors, it would be better to install "Lifeproof" slip resistant tile.
If they ever expand or launch another project, I hope they will incorporate the basics in their design.
For the open day event only.
Thank you for sharing this video.
We have stayed in Condos in Thailand and have noticed a lack of closet/wardrobe/ storage space.
What do Thai people do with their clothing, their linens (sheets, towels, etc.), luggage, etc.?
Very curious.
@steveaustin1984 Found a dream condo in Naklua high floor great view.
Closet looked as big as a bread box. Couldn't fit 1 suit case in it. And that was it!. Deal killer right there. It's remained unoccupied since I saw it too.
Storage space is essential, I would draw the line at the American walk in wardrobe, normal storage is great for me. Thanks for taking time to comment.
@ Do you know what Thai people do?
Do they simply not own many things, so no need for storage or are their homes simply super cluttered?
I’m so horribly OCD!!!
When you showed the bathrooms with zero storage, I envisioned toiletries and cleaning supplies strewn everywhere.
I’m too much of a neat freak…that would stress me out on the daily…which wouldn’t be great in my retirement:)
@steveaustin1984 Most bathrooms I've seen here have 1 shelf under the sink and that was it.
@@kevo8498 Appreciate the response.
We haven't experienced even that. Just the counter...that has been it.
It looks like we will have to do a bit of renovating or remodeling wherever we end up staying.
Falang cant buy tho?
Property purchase is different in Thailand, you will get a 90 year lease which you can pass on to family or friends or resell if required. I would always say to get legal advice from an Independent Lawyer to fully understand your purchase.
Sunshine International do something similar, you never actually own the house. The agreement ends with death, also healthcare professional on site including doctors, but if you have to go to hospital/operation, that's your responsibility to pay...🤔🤐🤑
The company Fullrich Asset provide a 90 year lease which is yours to pass on to family or friends or or resell, Sunshine international also have an agreement with Bangkok Hospital if you have a property with Sunshine International you get a discount on your hospital visit and treatment. They have nurses 24 hrs but not a Doctor, I did a video on Sunshine International also, a very good service. Fullrich Asset offer a 40% discount at the Bangkok Hospital Thanks for watching.
@RetiredandLivingthedream thanks for your reply, the 40% reduction sounds positive and the 90 year lease too. I wasn't aware that you had done a video on Sunshine.
I have good news for u 64rears is not old when u see what you can get for that price compère to a condo its much better value I am the same age 😊😊
Now I'm 64 I don't feel old but it's just around the corner. Yep great value. Lived in a Condo for 2 years but prefer the house.🙏
Foreigner cannot own a house, may be the lease price?
You can own the house but not the land. I will do further videos on this subject. Your totally safe to buy here in Thailand Use a Lawyer to fully understand your situation. Thanks for the comment.
Has anyone got experience of the care home in Soi 6 Pattaya, almost opposite Smoke & Kisses bar?
They have a lot of staff I understand and the service is 2nd to non, I have been told.😏🙏
Be careful as foreigners are not allowed to own homes directly, a complicated ownership arrangement is required involving a company with Thai shareholders.
Your correct it is a different way of ownership in Thailand, always seek advice from a Lawyer and only proceed if your happy to do so. But the alternative is to rent. GBP 674 is better than GBP 4,095 per month. Thanks for taking time to comment.
Very very lovely my 102 yo granny is paying almost £2000 pcm for a care home in the uk
wow 102 what a great age, Best wishes for your Granny. Thanks for watching.🙏🙏
As this video and the concept is aimed at retiree's,I was really surprised at glaring omissions, the first thing i noticed was stairs at the entry,with no wheelchair access ramp,the internal doors look too narrow for wheelchair access,also the bathroom designs dont have wheelchair access to the shower.
This Project is only of any use to able bodied people,whom can climb stairs,and has given no consideration to older folk currently in weelchairs,or possibly in the future.
I would suggest the Architects of these houses should start thinking outside the box.
These issues are being addressed, and future houses can be made more accessible for wheelchair access, not everyone is wheelchair bound who would like the facilities offered so the mixture will be accordantly to cater for all needs. Also it is a new development and you can have a Bespoke house built just for your needs. Hope this information is suitable, ask Lorenz for more information if required. Thanks for taking time to watch the video.
These are retirement homes for active retirees with assisted living available, not hospitals or convalescent homes, for the physically impaired.
where can I contact this people
The email is on the video but I will give you the contact details here email
Lorenz@tier-ra.com he can send you the e-brochure for more details, best wishes.
Not very wheelchair friendly , hopefully they will rectify that if you need it .
They will be doing houses Retirees friendly, and will be adapting these if required, the houses shown were stock houses and they plan on building another 70 or so houses for retired people, it is a new development aimed at retired people so they are adapting the build to supply these houses. There are plots available so you can have a bespoke house built to your requirements. Thanks for taking time to comment and for watching. Best wishes Les.
Great video Les, shame it's in Hau Hin. Would buy tomorrow if in/near Jomtien. Thanks Les
I think Sunshine international are building one in Pattaya, Ban Lalisa are in Pattaya also so they are around. Thanks for watching.
So Les. You're in the assisted living facility there and something serious like a heart
attack or stroke occurs. Now what?? What about health insurance from back home?. Not sure it will work there. Nor will Medicare or Medicade.. How do you pay a million baht plus medical bill for starters?. And trying to sign up for health care at let's say 70 is next to impossible...
You need cash to pay.
Sudden huge medical emergencyCan wipe out your savings out in no time unless your Elon Musk
Now what?
No thanks don't need that stress just stay here at 73 in Oregon happy alone, own house, 2 beloved kitties and soooo quiet plus 4 seasons
@rogergardner7740 Thai Hospitals can be world class. But they bill like any others too. Although things can be cheaper here in Thailand. Major procedures as well as follow up and meds are still huge. Many you tubers have experienced it.. No insurance. you're in trouble. Better have huge savings.
Hi and thanks for your valid question, but what if you die of old age. we never know.
I maybe wrong but didn't think you could buy and it be yours outright or 100% ownership...thought you had to be married to a Thai woman who owns more of the property than you be care before buying as you may not full own the property..
You own the building but cannot own the land. So, a 30 year leasehold with extensions is the easiest route.
Thailand it is true you will never own the Land the house sits on, Fullrich Asset offer a 90 year lease which you can resell or pass on to family or friends. All legal and above board, I always suggest seeking Legal advice and independent advice is prudent to do so. Thanks for your question. Hope this helps.
Is Tesco or Asda nearby
7/11 100 meters lol. shopping is near yes.
+1 First villa looks like it has hospital furniture. The rest are alright 👍👍. The doors don't look wide enough for wheelchair access, says Mrs. R., Alzheimer nurse. (Doesn't HAVE it...yet 😮🙏) Slippy tiles on the floor too.
Can you confirm the door width, Les?
Hi and thanks for your question, the houses featured were stock houses and the rest of the development will be more Retired friendly, wider doors ramps etc etc, They are building 135 houses for Retired people and this area will have the facilities mentioned eg 24 hr medical assistance on call, 24 hr nurse on call people have a choice of furniture, also they have plots of land where you can have your own bespoke property built to your design. Hope this helps many thanks for watching.🙏🙏
Medical insurance is too expensive in your 70's, just use government hospitals. There is always the worry insurance will not pay up, or only partly and might even go bust. Money down the drain IMO, like renting.
We all get old and sometimes face tough decisions, health is one of them, I don't worry about something I can't do anything about. I will cross that bridge when and if I get to it. I hear there are many boat crossings to the UK now with private Doctors and Dentists once you land on their shores. Take care stay healthy.
Get 40% off or get 'free' health care.
Is paying 40% cheaper than free, after you have already paid for it.
Wake up Les
You lost me there. Nothing Free.
No need to be on a O/A Visa to stay in Thailand.
@@RetiredandLivingthedreamI'm talking about people in the UK. If you have nothing all that stuff is free. Well free as free can be, if you have paid your whole life.
If you are needed care 24/7. . Where
Doesn't mean anything if you are unable to leave the house.
A property like this in Hua-Hin is B7-9 million
Hua Hin is being expanded at a huge rate. It is a great location to retire.
I d better rent there .
Rental is always the best way before making the final decision, easy in easy out. Thanks for watching.
Cemetery for old western elephants! 😂
Happy Western Elephants.
Overpriced for Thailand and views of other homes is unpleasant…may as well be hi rise to get some views!
Everyone has their own feelings about this. But thanks for your comment.
Medical care is second to none?are you sure?
I can vouch for that. It's 1st class.