Dream Big

A new country provides options that we may have never given serious consideration before. For some in Thailand it’s about the peace and tranquillity of Northern Thailand in and around Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. For others the proximity to the sea is paramount. The ability to walk to the beach in minutes is a luxury that really is affordable to even a person of modest income from abroad. Many are happy to locate themselves in the major city of Bangkok and this is a well proven strategy but don’t let short terms aims interfere with longer term and greater possibilities. Who are you and how do you want to feel towards the twilight years of life is a question we should all ask ourselves. Think about peace of mind and health towards the golden years when considering a Thai property.

Learn All You Can

Even seasoned visitors of Thailand can fall into the trap of not breaking out a little in terms of learning about the country. The rural areas are so much more different than the larger cities and yet, they provide a very satisfactory alternative. A little time spent travelling can refresh even the most jaded visitor into reviewing alternative Thai property investments. The people we meet and the places we go to for our opinions and views are shaped by experiences. It only makes sense to broaden that outlook with the most up to date and in depth learning possible. Travel is the way forward. We are forced to reconsider assumptions and that’s a good think when taking into account the most important investments in life.

Consider Living off Your International Pension

Currency fluctuations are the bane of the frequent traveller and investor in Thailand. However the exchange rate between Thailand and abroad is still a long term favourable factor to the international investor. What might be considered a modest pension allowance abroad, can provide a fulfilling and rewarding retirement in Thailand.

Bangkok Bound

Many International investors have partners who have never spent much time in the City of Angels and thus consider their partner’s hometown to be the most logical place to buy a home. Bangkok infrastructures are now sufficiently distributed and mature enough to provide a very comfortable lifestyle. Living in a Thai property based in Bangkok, with access to the more rural areas, is a simple matter of a flight, bus or car trip to honour family commitments and concerns. The balance of living in one of the world’s most desirable cities, coupled with the ease of travel opens up the potential for a Bangkok residence that fulfils many more Western desires than in less developed areas. You and your partner may have never spent much time in Bangkok but it’s a terrific option to consider when thinking about resale value for a Thai property.