I travelled widely mainly for work
Considered Oz Portugal and Vietnam but always hankered to return here.
Forr al the corruption, inefficiency and minor visa hassle haven't seen anywhere more suitable .
I love Prague Penang and Copenhagen but prefer countryside and detached house with a plot.
How about you why LOS?
I love the food, mountains may have been beach 2 weeks in 25 years, At level of when you have seen one gaudy pastel painted shrine youve seen the all but the real culture in Lanna is a calm well fed friendly population, as well educated as me and content.
I had a year or so in Sukhumvit around 2000 and few months C maoi c rai but I prefer calmer village life , which with hi speed net , tv, online shopping even of lux/imported foods has never been easier.
Immmigration has never been a problem and annual renewal an hours nonsense
At present not over bothered Bout cost of end of life health care are rising as are the March April temps burn/heat hiatus which if it contiunes will mean more air con units, bigger bills, sp costing paynack on solar esp if e Cars become practical here, charging points are rare.