RETIRE IN PHUKET

INSIDE GUIDE FOR RETIREMENT IN PARADISE

Retire in Phuket? Why not! Phuket is vastly becoming one of the most desirable locations in the world for retirement. Here are some key points that make Phuket most desirable:

•   High quality medical and health care
•   Superior infrastructure
•   Modern shopping centers, malls and movie theaters
•   5 star Phuket dining locations (Here you will find some of the best dining locations in the world).
•   5 star resorts (some of the best in the world)
•   Beautiful Andaman Sea and some of the best beaches in the world

Cash Flow

If you plan to retire in Phuket, it's nice to have a positive cash flow from a pension plan, social security or some other type of fund. After 25 years of service as a U.S. Navy SEAL, I have a pretty good pension plan and benefits to make life comfortable for myself and family.

If you're looking for a Cash Flow Plan, here is a system that has made me some pretty good bank. - Click here for this free report?

Jobs

Jobs usually in high demand include; chefs, English teachers, property developers, and tourist industry jobs. If you want to own your own business, my best advice is doing your research and getting good legal advice.

One of the easiest ways to establish an income is to become a webmaster, you can operate a web site from anywhere in the world, all you need is a good Internet connection. What can you do on the Internet? The field is wide open and if you find the right niche that you have a passion for, you can make a decent living at it.

Homes / Rentals

Depending upon what your budget is you can find some very low cost reasonable places to live. You just have to shop around and find what is best for you. The property market is very good and an excellent return of investment, if you have the cash to invest in one of the numerous projects around the island find yourself something you like and go with it. We purchased our condominium at the Aspasia Phuket back in early 2003 and are very happy with it.

Most condominium units have a rental pool, so when you're not there, rent it out for some positive cash flow.

Retire In Phuket Cost Of Living

The cost of living varies and it all depends upon how much you want to spend. Phuket has such a wide range of restaurants, markets, grocery stores,accommodation to fit just about any budget you choose.

Here is an estimate on what you can expect to pay depending upon which budget category you choose; in this case I will make them low range, middle range and high range.

Dining and Food

•   Low range: 50 - 170 Baht
•   Middle range: 170 - 340 Baht
•   High range: 340 Baht and above

Place To Stay

•   Low range: 350 - 850 Baht
•   Middle range: 850 - 2700 Baht
•   High range: 2700 Baht and above

Miscellaneous Expenses

•   Small car or Jeep rental (per day): 850 - 1000 Baht
•   Motorbike rental (per day): 150 - 300 Baht
•   Limo service airport to Kata Beach: 640 Baht
•   Golf Green fees: 1200 - 5500 Baht
•   Pack of smokes: 65 Baht

Once you get to know the transportation system on the island you can get just about anywhere pretty darn cheap, it all depends upon how fast you want to get to that location. We use public transportation quite a bit and have never really had to pay an arm and a leg to get anywhere.

Visa

There are many types of visas to apply for, below in my resource links you will find the Thai visa web site, here you can read about the requirements for the many type of visas available in Thailand.

Retire In Phuket Resources

Phuket Visa Resources
Thai Visa Forum
Thailand's best source for visa information

Buying A Business In Phuket Resources
Sun Belt Asia
Thailand's Largest Business Service Network

Retire In Phuket Legal Services Resources

Thailand Land Purchase Thailand Lawyer to Assist with Thailand Land Law, Family Law, US Immigration Law and Thailand Court Litigation.

Siam Legal
Thailand's Largest Legal Service Network

Retire In Phuket Healthcare Resources
Phuket International Hospital
Phuket International Hospital is one of the largest and leading private hospitals in the region offering sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty of medicine and surgery.

Bangkok Hospital Group Phuket
Bangkok Hospital Group, a network of 15 private hospitals that makes us the biggest health care provider in SE Asia.

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