Starting Over in Your 60s: Is Thailand the Right Place?

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• GE

  @georgenewmaninthailand2495 · 1 day ago · pinned

  Would you ever consider starting again somewhere like Thailand in your 60s?<br>And if you&apos;re already living here, what made you take the leap? I&apos;d be interested to hear your story.

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• MA

  @martypoll · 1 day ago

  I retired at 55. I moved to Thailand at 61. I am still in Thailand at 70 . . . and loving it here. Retire in Thailand at 60? Restart your life at 60? I say yes. It certainly worked for me. But at my age now I think that starting at 70 would be a challenge. Not at all impossible. It’s just that I’m feeling my limitations now. And the thing is, we all age differently, both physically and mentally. Moving abroad is no small thing. I can only say that you should come and start while you are still active and a healthy.

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• RO

  @rossjurecka5372 · 13 hours ago

  For me , the best thing was my Thai wife , educated with a great job , looking after me big time ! I originally wanted to live on the beach , now in Isaan and loving it.<br>Soon 70 , hopefully few years ahead of me .....😅

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• BA

  @bahramazarafza9117 · 1 day ago

  Hi George:endless holiday. That is how do i feel after living for years in pattaya, i haven&apos;t got bored ,still in love with pattaya i don&apos;t think I can fit myself in the other town. Strange even for myself 😂😂😂

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• KE

  @kevindavis9862 · 1 day ago

  Another thought provoking video.! You must have been a psychologist in your previous life 😀

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• 1G

  @1greghawk · 1 day ago (edited)

  60 is the sweetspot for me , 7 yrs to go. I love your perspective in your videos. Since i had a lifestyle reset 3 yrs ago and got back into good shape, my goal is to be as fit an healthy as i can entering my 60s and retirement. Much more achievable these days. My father was chronically ill during his retirement and never got to enjoy it, lesson in life for me is not to just to get there but when i get there be as fit and healthy as i can to enjoy it. Looking seriously at moving over there in some way after 60 or earlier if the planets align...

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• LI

  @linehempel162 · 1 day ago

  The way South Africa is going, def.

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• MR

  @MrEast900 · 1 day ago

  George what do you think of what this gentleman said about expats retiring in Thailand and the inherent caste system and lack of universal healthcare? <br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC72UhNOEYA">https://youtu.be/wC72UhNOEYA?si=2xTbgLJ2hoh0NniQ</a>

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• HE

  @helloegg · 6 hours ago

  Retirement should be an endless holiday mate. &nbsp;Lol

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• DA

  @davidtempest7175 · 1 day ago

  You said you “like” it here, but you did not use the word “love”.

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• TH

  @thomasmeredith9124 · 1 day ago

  Hi George, cheers for the video. What I&apos;m interested to know is how many Thai friends do you have, not just other expats, and do you know enough Thai to have a conversation with a Thai person?

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• JR

  @JRinThailand · 1 day ago

  I retired early (59) in the US bcus of job frustration and my back problems. My marriage wasnt the best and i just felt trapped. I waited for our son to turn 18 and to finish high school. Knowing i didnt have much savings and wouldn&apos;t be able to afford living in the US on social security. So, i packed 1 suitcase and moved here last Oct. Ive since gotten divorced (amicably) and trying to start the last chapter of my life at 61. I now feel free, and not looking for any long term relationships. The main thing i am learning is budgeting since i havent had to do this in a very long time. So far, so good. Unfortunately i still have 5mo before i start to receive my social security (been using savings since i retired).

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