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To the OP...try Thailand. A lot of people from America and Europe either own vacation homes there or live there permanently. It's a hot retirement destination and I hear the government treats ex-pats very well.
Foreigners have been getting killed in Thailand lately:
The article quotes author Andrew MacGregor who said (regarding the recent murders on Koh Tao):
"Thailand is still relatively safe to visit,” he said, “as petty crime is widespread but murders and assaults targeting foreigners are relatively rare."
While the murders were indeed senseless and tragic, that doesn't make Thailand a dangerous place to be avoided or that such extreme crimes are becoming more commonplace there. Like any country, people need to use common sense in certain situations.
Thailand would be my choice and I've been most of the countries mentioned with the exception of Laos and Indonesia. Second would Taiwan, third would be Japan. Malaysia is just to crummy, run down and third world. China does not allow foreigners to own property, and they do not accept foriengers for citzenship. The new 10 year visa rule helps, but it's still China. It gets really boring very quickly.
In Thailand, different cities seem to have different property ownership rules, and I know for a fact that in Pattaya, a retiree from Great Britian is allowed to purchase and own property, and may also apply for a permanent resident visa.
I even met a guy from San Diego who was apparently a permanent resident there, and he was driving his Porsche 356S with California plates still on it.
I'm not sure if Phuucket(City Data censors this city name for reason) has similar legislation, but Pataya is definitely a hotspot for expat retiree's, and that is where I would want to spend my time and money. Beatiful modern city with all the amenities you would need or want..
Why do you want to live in a foreign country for the rest of your life?
When I get old, I would either live in a place I have lived in before, or just my childhood hometown. Never want to live in an exotic place.
It's annoying to adjust yourself to a new environment, trying to make new friends etc.
Maybe you can come to Harbin, China.This city is not so big as Beijing and Shanghai, but it is a good place to live. It has different view in seasons. In winter, it's a bit cold, however, the view is excellent, especially the Harbin Ice and Snow World. http://www.icefestivalharbin.com/pub...0618095604.jpg
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Reason: Only photos you have taken yourself please
Not sure if China allow foreigners to own properties or not. China still accept foreigners for citizenships, but the consideration is more strict than other countries, having Chinese citizen relatives or married to Chinese citizen, and good Chinese language level are more likely to be approved when applying for Chinese citizenship. And renoucing previous citizenships is required as China does not allow a Chinese citizen to hold foreign citizenships.
And in any country it can get boring quickly, Southeast Asia can be very boring too.
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Originally Posted by ughhnyc
Thailand would be my choice and I've been most of the countries mentioned with the exception of Laos and Indonesia. Second would Taiwan, third would be Japan. Malaysia is just to crummy, run down and third world. China does not allow foreigners to own property, and they do not accept foriengers for citzenship. The new 10 year visa rule helps, but it's still China. It gets really boring very quickly.
In Thailand, different cities seem to have different property ownership rules, and I know for a fact that in Pattaya, a retiree from Great Britian is allowed to purchase and own property, and may also apply for a permanent resident visa.
I even met a guy from San Diego who was apparently a permanent resident there, and he was driving his Porsche 356S with California plates still on it.
I'm not sure if Phuucket(City Data censors this city name for reason) has similar legislation, but Pataya is definitely a hotspot for expat retiree's, and that is where I would want to spend my time and money. Beatiful modern city with all the amenities you would need or want..
Thailand would be my choice and I've been most of the countries mentioned with the exception of Laos and Indonesia. Second would Taiwan, third would be Japan. Malaysia is just to crummy, run down and third world. China does not allow foreigners to own property, and they do not accept foriengers for citzenship. The new 10 year visa rule helps, but it's still China. It gets really boring very quickly.
In Thailand, different cities seem to have different property ownership rules, and I know for a fact that in Pattaya, a retiree from Great Britian is allowed to purchase and own property, and may also apply for a permanent resident visa.
I even met a guy from San Diego who was apparently a permanent resident there, and he was driving his Porsche 356S with California plates still on it.
I'm not sure if Phuucket(City Data censors this city name for reason) has similar legislation, but Pataya is definitely a hotspot for expat retiree's, and that is where I would want to spend my time and money. Beatiful modern city with all the amenities you would need or want..
you have got to be kidding. More criminals hiding out in Pattaya than any other city in the world. Most in-your-face sex trade of any city in the world (if anyone disagrees, tell me of a more blatant open air brothel than Pattaya). I'm sure ughhnyc is well-intentioned, but Pattaya is good for two weeks tops -- if you're inclined toward that sort of thing.
you have got to be kidding. More criminals hiding out in Pattaya than any other city in the world. Most in-your-face sex trade of any city in the world (if anyone disagrees, tell me of a more blatant open air brothel than Pattaya). I'm sure ughhnyc is well-intentioned, but Pattaya is good for two weeks tops -- if you're inclined toward that sort of thing.
i'm guessing that you haven't fully accessed the city, as opposed to hanging out on Walking Street for two weeks straight?
Pattaya has much more to offer than that small stretch of of beachfront.
and I'm guessing that you probaly haven't been to Bangkok, Hunt's Point, Shinjuku or Shanghai, as the open air skin trade in those areas far exceeds anything Pattaya.
i'm guessing that you haven't fully accessed the city, as opposed to hanging out on Walking Street for two weeks straight?
Pattaya has much more to offer than that small stretch of of beachfront.
and I'm guessing that you probaly haven't been to Bangkok, Hunt's Point, Shinjuku or Shanghai, as the open air skin trade in those areas far exceeds anything Pattaya.
well I don't know what Hunt's Point is, but the rest I have been to and Pattaya is unequivocally the sleaziest city in the world. Surprised anyone would seriously suggest that people should move there. What a wonderful beach it has, what wonderful activities like jet-ski rentals, and so free of hordes of drunken Russian tourists, the coconut bar, i.e. open air brothel aka beach road. I could go on about all the ex-pats who wind up topping themselves over there in large numbers, the mysterious leaps off the balconies. And more criminals on the lam than anywhere else in the world. Wonderful place.
Its not for respectable people - I know, I've been several times
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