In a recent survey special report by International Living Publishing Ltd, Thailand has been ranked among the top 10 locations to retire. The report notes the very low cost of living in Thailand, including dining, housing and good quality medical care. The other criteria used for ranking are real estate, special benefits, ease of integration, entertainment and amenities, health, retirement infrastructure and climate. Entertainment and amenities was the highest score awarded to Thailand.

Apart from that  the HSBC Expat Explorer Survey has also chosen Thailand as the best country in the world for expats to live. Expats ranked Thailand number one for ease of organizing healthcare, finding accommodation and the work environment.

Sources: Thailand Investment Review January 2014   http://www.boi.go.th/tir/issue/201401_24_1/index.htm