Let's talk about the temperature first. It is hot all year round. Above 30 degrees is normal, with strong ultraviolet rays. To put it bluntly, I just can't stand the sun. You must have a car when you go out, otherwise it will be really uncomfortable.
Let's talk about urban construction. The level and speed of urban construction in China is second, and no place in the world dares to say first. In other words, when it comes to the convenience of life, China is definitely the first. Living facilities in many parts of Thailand are not so developed, and shopping for medical treatment is a problem, and the land is vast and sparsely populated.
Diet. Sour, sweet and spicy are the main tastes. It's hard to get used to it if you don't cook by yourself. In fact, the more you go abroad, the more you feel at home.
Consumption level. The consumption level in Bangkok, Thailand is similar to that in domestic second-tier, and the overall consumption level is lower than that in China. But daily necessities are expensive, and electronic products are not cheap. Many things are shipped from China, and their daily necessities are of poor quality and backward style.
In fact, when it comes to providing for the aged, most people go to Chiang Mai and Phuket because real estate is cheap, some people invest and others follow suit.
My hometown is so beautiful, why should I stay in tiny Thailand?
On the issue of China people's retirement in Thailand, Lao Liu wants to say that it is good for people over 50 who can bear loneliness and are healthy to go to Thailand for retirement. Regarding the pros and cons of supporting the elderly in Thailand, Lao Liu, who lives in the local area all the year round, gives you a brief analysis:
Lao Liu first talks about the disadvantages of providing for the aged in Thailand.
First, loneliness and loneliness
In a strange country, although the local folk customs are simple, it is also a well-known smiling country. However, when you go to a foreign country to support the elderly, you will almost break all ties with China, and you will have to re-recognize the surrounding environment. Old friends can only contact their feelings through the internet or telephone. There is no language barrier, no one to talk to, no one to take care of the children, and no one to be around when something goes wrong. Can you stand loneliness?
Second, TV can't understand, and online video is limited.
In Thailand, except for the Chinese channel of CCTV4, other programs are basically in Thai or English. Old people who follow TV dramas every day may not adapt. Although this problem can be solved through the internet, the copyright of video is limited, some TV dramas can't be watched, and domestic football and basketball live broadcasts can't be watched because of copyright restrictions. Are old people easy to adapt?
Third, there is nowhere to jump in the square dance, and there are few activities for the elderly in the park.
In China, because of the large population of middle-aged and elderly people and everyone likes sports, there are many kinds of activities for the elderly, whether in parks or community squares. In Thailand, because of the hot weather, different living habits and cultures, the local elderly have little outdoor activities, so they have no place to play, no place to stroll and no friends to talk to, and may feel lonely.
Fourth, the traffic is inconvenient.
Whether in the big city of Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya by the sea, or in the relatively quiet northern town of Chiang Mai, local public transportation in Thailand is very inconvenient. Although there are many modes of transportation in downtown Bangkok, such as buses, subways, boats, trains and minibuses, the elderly here are basically not free. They don't report the name of the stop or the stop sign by bus, and they drive very fast, so there is rail transit. Not to mention Phuket, Pattaya and Chiang Mai, public transportation in the city depends on two cars, and the price is not generally expensive. Driving by yourself is risky, cycling is not safe, and it is definitely inconvenient in China. Friends with bad legs and feet are more painful!
Fifth, it is hot outdoors and cold indoor air conditioning. Friends who are afraid of heat, sun and air conditioning have difficulties.
It is basically summer in Thailand all year round. Although May 5- 10/0 is rainy season, it is still very hot when it doesn't rain or cloudy! Old people sweat during the day, take a taxi into the mall, and the air conditioner blows cold, which makes a big difference between hot and cold. They are in poor health and are prone to illness.
Sixth, I am not used to eating and food.
The types of local vegetables in Thailand are different from those in China, and the seasonings for cooking are also very different. There is basically no pasta, and domestic shabu-shabu and mutton skewers are even harder to find. Although it's good to bring seasoning from China and make it yourself, it's hard to avoid getting tired of doing it, just those kinds of ingredients. Steamed buns, noodles and jiaozi have to be made by ourselves, and flour is extremely difficult to buy. Going out to eat once or twice is ok, but eating a few more meals will make you tired. Thai food is relatively monotonous compared with domestic food. As the saying goes, "Food is the most important thing for the people", and the food is not to your taste. Will you stay here for a long time?
Seventh, seeing a doctor is a problem.
Although minor injuries and ailments can be solved by buying some medicine at street pharmacies or small clinics, language communication is a problem, and seeing a doctor is not a trivial matter. What if something goes wrong? In addition, foreigners can't enjoy local medical insurance services here, so they can only buy their own commercial insurance. Some diseases are not covered by insurance, and the premium is high when you get old. In case you are ill, it will cost a lot of money to go back to the hospital. China has a serious illness plan, medical insurance and a sick country. If you take care of the elderly in Thailand, this is an important point you need to consider.
Eighth, there are no bicycles in Thailand.
Even bicycle lanes are rare in the local area, let alone enjoying bicycles. It's too hot to go out for a walk. It's too dangerous to buy a car to ride. There is also the risk of losing the car. China doesn't have a bicycle, so it's too convenient to ride when unlocking.
Ninth, local online shopping and mobile payment are inconvenient, so you can only go out to the market if you want to buy something.
Online shopping in Thailand has just become popular. In a country where logistics is relatively underdeveloped and online shopping is basically inconvenient and not cheap, you will definitely miss Taobao and JD.COM in China. In addition, mobile payment can only be used in 7- 1 1 convenience stores or a few businesses. When you go out, you have to worry about how much baht you bring.
After reading the possible disadvantages of providing for the aged in Thailand, Lao Liu will tell you about the benefits of providing for the aged in Thailand:
First, the air is good.
Thailand is basically blue sky and white clouds all year round, which is cool in the morning and evening and slightly hot during the day. You don't have to consider the PM value when traveling. Good weather will also make you feel better and in better physical condition.
Second, the price is relatively cheap.
In terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation, some local prices in Thailand are cheaper than those in China, especially in terms of diet and daily necessities. But other daily necessities, especially electronic products, are very expensive because most of them are imported from China. Taobao in China, or small items that can be bought for a few dollars in the small commodity wholesale market, may cost more than ten yuan or dozens of yuan here.
Third, the rent is cheap and the supporting facilities are good.
Rent a 30-square-meter apartment on the beach in Pattaya. If you sign a one-year contract, the monthly rent starts at 2000 yuan. There are all kinds of swimming pools and gyms in the community, and you can walk to the seaside for a few hundred meters. It costs three or four thousand yuan to rent a villa in the suburbs of Bangkok. Living in a big room is comfortable, but it may be inconvenient to travel. The monthly rent for a small apartment in the city center is also four or five thousand yuan, which is actually similar to the house price in the first-tier cities in China.
Fourth, the ears are clean, and there are not so many short troubles in parents.
After coming to Thailand, I have fewer friends around me, my neighbors are all newcomers, and my social circle has changed. I don't have to listen to every day, as in China, whose daughter married a rich man and whose daughter-in-law gave birth to a big fat man. In short, there is no harm without comparison.
Fifth, the pension visa is easy to handle.
You need to be over 50 years old to apply for an old-age visa, and you have 800,000 baht in your local bank account in Thailand. If you need to provide a rental contract for more than three months, you can directly give a one-year old-age visa to Thailand. Relatively speaking, it is more convenient to get a tourist visa and come to Thailand directly. There are also many local intermediaries who can help you solve problems related to procedures, documents and deposits.
Sixth, there are many local tourist attractions with good scenery and low tourism cost.
Old couples who like to travel can relive the sweetness and romance of their youth in Thailand. It is a good choice to join hands with beautiful Thailand, take a walk on Phuket Beach, climb mountains in Chiang Mai, shop in shopping malls in Bangkok, and enjoy the romantic world that belongs only to them.
Seventh, there are many fruits and the price is not expensive.
Watermelon, papaya, mango, pineapple, longan, guava, apple, strawberry and so on. Basically all year round, July and August are good seasons to eat mangosteen, durian and rambutan. Fresh fruit is not expensive, and old people who like to eat fruit will definitely like it here.
Eighth, it is unnecessary to save clothes, cotton-padded jacket and leather coat.
The temperature in Thailand is around 30 degrees Celsius all year round, but it is a little colder in Chiang Mai. Go out with a basic shorts vest or a long short-sleeved skirt. Clothes don't cost too much, just enough.
So Lao Liu's suggestion is that friends who want to live in Thailand can choose to rent a house here. If China is cold, the climate is bad, or they are bored, they can buy a plane ticket to Thailand for a holiday and have a rest.
When you are homesick, buy another plane ticket. Friends who want to stay in Thailand for a long time can consider applying for a pension visa. Those who don't have this plan can apply for a tourist visa in China and stay here for two months.