10 Best Places to Retire in Thailand

10. Koh Samui

The island of Koh Samui is an hour’s flight from Bangkok, in the Gulf of Siam, and offers an easy and comfortable life with very affordable prices. The landscape is dominated by coconut palms, beautiful sandy beaches, incredible formations of stone and small, hidden coves. The average temperature is 28.4° C with the 1960 mm of rainfall per year. There are numerous restaurants, bars, and shops that offer a good source of entertainment on the island For a doctor’s consultation, you need to allocate $20, and the service is very good. The average cost of living amounted to $1,112 (THB 38,907/m), and an average price of the one-bedroom apartment for the rental is  $569/m.

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