I often look back and marvel at how much Thailand has changed over the past 30 years.
I think a lot of people that move and retire to Thailand, fail to plan for old age.
I am fortunate at my age to be in excellent health, however, that came with a lot of sacrifices.
I am on a very strict diet of limited carbohydrates, no flour, sugar, rice, pasta, palm oil, greasy street food and a lot of other things.
Limited now to grilled meats and fresh veggies, limited fruits, natural exotic fruit tea’s and coffee.
I am use to eating like this now and it provides me with excellent health and I feel great.
I also do a 20 minute workout with dumbbells and kettle balls and walk 2 miles a day 4 to 5 times a week.
The combination of diet and exercise as me sleeping all night and I have no medical issues.
At 70+, it is a fact I am on the downhill side of life, yet I embrace old age and will try to live as long as possible.
I do wish at times, I was not so old though. I have many exciting memories from when I was younger, although those times have all passed.
I still get around and see/do things, take a vacation and enjoy time with my extended family.
Things have sure changed over the years, tourism areas are over-populated and the cities are suffering from traffic, pollution and neglect. Yet, a weekend in Bangkok to see how things have changed is always welcome.
Rural Isaan is perfect for me. Locals all know me and are very friendly and helpful.
It is a simple way of life, void of any stress, traffic, crime or other problems.
I have no financial issues and my retirement money is way, way, way more than I need to live here.
I have planned carefully for my families future, so there is really nothing else worry about.
The key to getting old, is to do it gracefully. To understand your age, and to plan accordingly. Plan out your time, your weeks and years, so that you have interesting things to see and do.
I have a lot to keep busy with and still enjoy interacting with all the local businesses.
I have no regrets about moving here years ago, sometimes I wish I could live forever.