Those beer garden days, 25thb Tesco food court and a rumble across the street in the garden
Those beer garden days, 25thb Tesco food court and a rumble across the street in the garden
Pinklao are is pretty good. I live out that way, and hardly if ever go into Bangkok. A few very decent hospitals nearby, Siriraj (although a bit of a madhouse, the treatment is top notch). If you have a bit more brass then the private sub hospital in Siriraj (Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital) is great. Way less stressful and great treatment. Also out that was is Thonburi 2 hospital, also good treatment.
If you must go into Bangkok, then the skytrain is a good option.
^^I lived on Soi 50 Prakanong in '89.
My first stint in bkk.
That whole On Nut shopping complex area was taken up by a roadside car tent with a swamp behind it.
I lived in the Ramkhamhaeng area for 17 years....I'd go with reinvented's idea of living between Hua Mark and Minburi along the BTS line. However, breathing the air in BKK isn't what I'd want to do. I went back at the beginning of the year and was shocked how bad it was. I'd recommend Bacolod or Iloilo in the PI rather than Bangkok.
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We used to live near Harrow (and AO) for the last 4-5 years in Bkk. We would drive down to Big C Saphan Kwai, park, then get the skytrain from near it into and out of the city. The kid loved the skytrain at that age anyway.
Driving back up along Viphawadee between 5-7pm would pretty much take 3 hours to drive 5km. Fok dat shiz.
Presumably the elevated railway is up and running now (I haven't been keeping track (ba ding) of it) which must help an unbelievable amount.
CM traffic is a breeze in comparison, but the red lights stay red for even longer than in Bkk.
Never mind BKK. How's about Pattaya?
Pattaya, Thailand
If you love the beach, Pattaya may be your ideal international destination. The resort town is located two hours southeast of Bangkok and offers no shortage of beaches and beach activities, including windsurfing, water skiing and snorkeling. Thrill seekers will also find plenty to do, with bungee jumping, skydiving and go-karting all easily accessible. Or if you prefer a more laidback activity, there are also plenty of golf resorts in the area.
Housing is very affordable — you can rent a two-bedroom condo just minutes from the beach for around $500, Forbes reported. Food is also more affordable, so expect savings of about 40% compared to what you spend in the U.S.
Getting around is also cheap — there’s no need for cars, and if you use a mix of rideshare services and public transportation, you can expect to spend around $115 per month on transportation. That’s a significant savings from the $913 per month that the average American household spends on transportation.
Forbes estimates that you could cover your basic living expenses in Pattaya for around $1,400 per month.
Sounds excellent! They just need to add a remark about the cerulean blue seas and coastal zephyrs.
Whoops, wrong thread. Though this was the moobing off a goat picture thread.
I'm not sure that Bangkok offers much for a retiree to be honest.
At least Hua Hin has cleaner air, beaches, western amenities and a solid retirement community.
Last edited by tomcat; 10-03-2024 at 05:35 PM.
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Actually IMHO it can. I was retired my first time and lived in Pinklao. I quite enjoyed it. There is a lot one can do if they have the motivation. I did a lot of nightlife stuff, met up with westerner and Thai friends. Then if one wants, they catch a quick flight to an island or grab a train down south. It really depends on the individual and their resource availability. The options become endless if one wants.
Bangkok is a good central location for those that desire a big metro area.
But when you refer to your 'first retirement'...
For me, retirement in bkk could have been possible in the nineties.
In Soi Ngam Dupli, Bangkok.
I'd bicycle around up to Alliance Francais and watch Alain Delon and to Goethe Institute to watch 'Tin Drum' for the fiftieth time.
And then later end up at whatisnames watching Slade videos.
Heaven.
Last edited by cyrille; 10-03-2024 at 09:38 PM.
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If you've never travelled outside the USA and you hit Bangkok, it must be mind-blowing. I still remember my first time there and I already had a lot of travel experience around the world. I think my buddy would have a ball for a while at least as long as he is in easy reach of a hospital as he does have needs. Maybe not a good long term solution but a good mental investment for a while. Like Jimmy Buffett says, "sometimes you just have to do a 'Geographical"."
I was telling him how cheap it is to get laundry done and that you can find it on virtually any street. Some of those things we tend to overlook about living in urban Thailand.
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I lived in Bangkok for a short stint and stayed near Sala Daeng BTS. It was nice to be near Lumpini park and close to Silom and everything else.
There are a lot of articles on the web about retiring in Thailand and prices for things/rents, etc.. if interested, thailazer.
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