Retire to Thailand and live in the luxury resort town of Jomtien, only 1 hours drive from the airport. Close to the shops and right next to the beach. Well serviced by public transport and only a few minutes from Pattaya and the legendary shopping and nightlife. Your utilities including service charge, electric and water should cost no more than 2,000 Baht / month for a studio room or a 1 bedroom unit 3,000 / baht / month.

Breakfast by the pool, a full American breakfast is less than 100 Baht and a 3 course evening meal will set you back about 300 Baht in a good restaurant. Beer and wine are not expensive and for the single traveler their are an abundance of local bars staffed by charming local Thai girls who will love to sit and drink with you and tell you about their life in Thailand.