What is the cheapest place to retire in Thailand?

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Thailand is known for its affordable travel destination and retirement place for most retirees. Bangkok is the most famous among expats but is it the cheapest place to retire? , the answer is simply NO.

These are the cheapest places to retire in Thailand ;

Chiang Mai – $870 to $1,100 a month

Hua Hin – $1,050 to $1,400 a month

Ko Chang – $1,000 a month

Kanchanaburi – $800 to $1,000 a month

Chiang Rai – $700 to  $1,000 a month

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