When you decide to retire and move to Thailand for the rest of your life, there is a good chance you will be saying goodbye to your family and friends in your home country.
Thailand is such a long and expensive trip, that is not something all families can financially support.
For those of use that have moved, it is very difficult to know you many never see your relatives before you die.
Technology has helped with video chatting and others, to at least give some comfort through communication with our relatives.
But it is not the same as being there or seeing them in person.
These are some of the important considerations when thinking about retiring overseas.