Jaime wrote: But what happens when you get really old in Thailand? No-one likes to contemplate their own demise and hopefully it's a long way off but I must admit, the idea of going through the process of dying in Thailand - fills me with dread.
1) Try, and I mean really try, to have a trusted Thai spouse and family by the time that may happen. If you don't, get a medivac policy.
2) Don't come here thinking there isn't a fair amount of risk concerning things like this, that may be different than in your home country.
3) If one has the balls or the ovaries to take a leap of faith and retire in a foreign land such as this, I don't think the "end" is of great concern. When it comes, it comes. Just tell the people in #1 above whether you want to go below ground, the sea or up in the air.
4) Have faith and live one day at a time, you'll know when those days are getting short..except if you eat English breakfasts each day, then there is no warning

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Seriously, death is not worth worrying about. Live the whole enchalada everyday. Pete
