Move and retire in Thailand, the best 9th-world destination for retirees.
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By: Admin
- January 16, 2026
What is your imagination of your retirement life? Have you started planning? Do you want to stay in your country or move to a new place to experience new things and live a comfortable life? And did you know? The 2026 Annual Global Retirement Index from International Living reveals that Thailand is ranked as the 9th best place to retire in the world!
Why would people from around the world like to retire in Thailand? This article from Krabi Land and House will help you find the answer.
Convenience of living
Everyone wants a comfortable life after retirement, so moving to a new place means improving your life. Retire in Thailand makes everything easy, including:
Low cost of living
Of course, the cost of living is a major factor to consider when deciding where to move after retirement. According to Barton Walters, who mentioned Thailand's cost of living in an International Living article, retire in Thailand is suitable for both the extremely frugal and the wealthy. Retirees with an income of around $1,200 per month can live comfortably in Chiang Mai on a budget of $300, or couples with an income of around $3,800 per month can live luxuriously in a beachfront home on a budget of $1,000 per month and still be able to dine out for every meal.
Easy access to healthcare
Health is one of the top priorities for life after retirement, and retire in Thailand offers easy access to public healthcare and a wide range of medical options with world-class standards, from dental care to treatment for critical illness. Foreigners may even find it significantly more affordable, including lower insurance premiums for expats.
It's not just healthcare, but maintaining good health in Thailand is also easy because of the abundance of parks, gyms, yoga studios, and coastal promenades that are perfect for jogging, walking, or light exercise, all conveniently located throughout the country and making everyone have an active lifestyle easily.
The diversity of accommodations
No matter your lifestyle, Thailand has it all. Because retire in Thailand means freedom, and no one can tell you where the best place in Thailand to live is, so that means you can choose to live your retirement the way you want, whether it's:
Krabi, the Andaman coastal city perfect for retire in Thailand
There are many cities that welcome expats from around the world to retire in Thailand, Krabi is one of them. Although it is not the best place in Thailand, this city stands out with its diverse charm that attracts many to relocate there. So, what kind of retirement lifestyle is Krabi suitable for?
If you plan to retire in Thailand and haven't decided where to move yet, consider Krabi province. This city offers a wide variety of accommodations, from detached houses and pool villas to townhouses and more. Or, if you're an investor seeing the potential of this city and are looking for properties to rent out or resell, contact Krabi Land and House for advice on selecting the right property and accommodation now!