We moved to a care center in Thailand in our 70s. It's like an insurance policy for whoever is left.

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A couple holding hands while sitting on their couch.
Peter and Rita Millard lived in countries across Europe after they retired. In 2023, they decided that Chiang Mai, Thailand, is where they want to grow old.

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I moved to 3 countries in 5 years searching for the perfect remote-work base. One city made life feel easy.

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A woman in waterfalls in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Elka Requinta lived in three countries over five years and decided to settle down in Thailand.

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An American couple left Texas to retire in Thailand. They focus on getting 'one thing done a day.'

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A couple sitting on the couch, posing for a photo.
Tye and Chip Pierpont left Austin and moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand, to retire.

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He turned 50 and realized the entrepreneur grind wasn't worth it. 2 years later, he retired to Thailand.

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A man taking a selfie at the top of a hill during a hike.
Arinjay Jain retired early in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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I've visited more than 40 countries, but there's only one city I'd choose to live in every time

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Aerial view of the village at Doi Luang Chiang Dao mountain in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Thailand has some of the most wonderful places I have visited.

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I spent 22 years as a military wife. After our divorce, I finally lived the dream we'd planned together.

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Bryanne Salazar on a log bridge on Cát Bà island in Vietnam.
Bryanne Salazar on a log bridge on Cát Bà island in Vietnam.

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A retired Florida cop moved to Thailand with his wife and dog. He says his new life is cheaper, safer, and less stressful.

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The exterior of a house in Chiang Mai.
The exterior of the house in Chiang Mai.

Fred Jones.

I've traveled to 90 countries. I only found one place I want to live.

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Woman in white shirt sitting on a rock near waterfall in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Lola Méndez has found Chiang Mai to be an affordable city for her lifestyle.

Lola Méndez

He fell in love with Thailand while traveling in his 20s. Now 40, he's back and has built his dream 'James Bond' luxury villa.

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The house as viewed from above.
The house as viewed from above.

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