Discover The World’s
Most Affordable Beach Haven
Live Right Near The Beach: US$966 A Month
Learn how to live the adventure of a lifetime on a Social Security check alone…
We’ve condensed what usually takes months or more of effort into just a single, action-packed day.
Via our professional online event system, you’ll get to know all of Thailand’s best places to spend time and money…
Your best options for getting residency, settling down, shipping your stuff, and making the move…
And you’ll meet the professionals who work here and the retirees who are already live here…
All from the comfort of your own home or office.
The World’s Most Beautiful Beach
Haven… Is Also The Cheapest
Budgets Start At Social Security Alone
Dear Live and Invest Overseas Reader,
Dine out every day of the week… twice a day if you like…
Why not when you can enjoy a nice meal here for just a few dollars.
Have an hour-long massage. Heck, have one every afternoon. The cost is only US$10…
Engage full-time help around the house, and a gardener, too—you’ll never have to wash another dish or pull another weed…
Again, why wouldn’t you get yourself a little help, when a full-time maid can cost as little as US$100 a month… and a gardener half that?
Rent a fully-furnished home for a few hundred dollars a month…
And take off for weeklong escapes whenever the whim for travel strikes.
It can be hard to grasp just how absolutely cheap Thailand truly is…
50¢ lunches, US$1 taxi rides, US$10 full-course dinners, US$221 a month for a furnished apartment…
I know it can be hard to believe…
So let’s do a quick comparison.
In Mississippi, the poorest state in the USA, the average salary is US$3,372 a month…
In Thailand, the average monthly wage is US$840—or about 1/4 of what folks earn in Mississippi.
That means you could live a middle-class life in Thailand for about a quarter of the cost of what you’d pay in the most affordable corner of America.
And, with all due respect to the great state of Mississippi, living in Thailand would be a much richer experience…
It’d be an adventure of a lifetime in an exotic land so friendly they call it the “Land of Smiles.”
Plus, this part of the world is home to the world’s—hand’s down—most spectacular beaches:
Yes, even if you earn the current average Social Security payout of US$1,657, you’d make nearly DOUBLE what many middle-class Thai do each month…
Have more to spend than that, and you could truly live like a king or queen.
White-sand beaches, tropical rain forests, sacred mountains…
Modern and traditional architecture, majestic temples, river cities, beach towns…
Cutting edge technology, the world’s 3rd fastest internet, and welcoming locals.
Nowhere else in the world gets you so much for so little money…
And nowhere else in the world offers you world-class beaches at such a jaw-dropping cost of living…
The World’s Best Beaches…
At The Best Prices
It’s not just the team at Live and Invest Overseas who’s in love with Thailand…With about 40 million visitors every year, Thailand is the 8th most visited country in the world, and the 2nd most visited in Asia behind only China.More to the point, Thailand hosts millions of expats from all over the world…Of those, about 85,000 are British, while 40,000 are American and at least 5,000 are Canadians.What’s the big draw?
Yes, Thailand is affordable… the temples are magnificent…
The food is tasty… the people are friendly… the nightlife is famous…
But spend a single day on any of Thailand’s beaches and you’ll know exactly why people become enchanted with Thailand.
Nearly 2,000 of miles of coastline fringe Thailand’s mainland… and more than 1,400 islands and islets are located offshore.
This country literally has a countless number of beaches—and just about every type you can think of…
From the black pebbles on Koh Lipe island to the powder-white sands on the Railay Peninsula…
From tranquil beach coves like you’ll find at Maya Bay (made famous by Hollywood in “The Beach” film) to the lively city beaches like you’ll find in Hua Hin.
Speaking of Hua Hin, let’s take a look at how much you might spend in a place where you can take advantage of Thailand’s nightlife, modernity, cuisines, and beaches—all at the same time…
Of course, not everyone wants to live at the beach…
Fortunately, Thailand offers up a bounty of geographic diversity.
In fact, one of Thailand’s most popular retirement havens is famous for its tranquility, mild weather, and longevity of retirees…
It’s True: You Can Rent A Nice Apartment
For Less Than US$500 A Month
No matter where you live, your housing cost—a mortgage or rent—will be the single biggest expense in your budget.
Well, I’ve been around the world several times, and I’ve still yet to come across a cheaper place for housing than this region of the world…
In Thailand, you can rent large homes for about US$1,000 and luxury penthouses for less than US$2,000 a month.
If you’re looking for something a little more normal for a couple or retiree, you’re in luck…
Especially on one of Thailand’s most popular and cosmopolitan islands.
This place is known for its sandy, palm-fringed shores… the waters are warm, clear, and inviting.
There’s something here for nearly everybody…
Unique coastlines, world-class golfing,
world-famous dining, and a pulsating nightlife offer endless opportunities for entertainment.
In fact, more than 100,000 foreign residents have chosen to make a life here—that’s over 20% of the island’s permanent population.
And I can tell you this: they’re all getting a heck of a deal on their housing expense…
Take this 1-bedroom condo highlighted in the photos to the right…
It’s available right now for the equivalent of just US$260 a month.
And this is clearly no fixer-upper either—the condo boasts high-end finishes, a private balcony, and complete premium furnishings…
The building has two pools—a partly covered wrap-around lap pool on the roof, as well as a lounge pool on the ground floor…
Plus, it boasts a barbecue area, garden, social area with mountain and ocean views, full-time security, a gym, and community Wi-Fi…
Oh, and it’s only a 5-minute stroll from this beach:
Again, it’s all available for just US$260 a month.
I could go on and on and on with property examples…
Frankly, the single word I’d use to describe home options across Thailand is exciting.
It’s exhilarating to think of the possibilities…
To live a life that only feels like you’re living outside of your means—to live like you’re on vacation every day of retirement…
Isn’t that the goal, after all?
To cash in on all of that hard work you spent decades on?
And, even if you’re not going to splurge on a home, just think of all the money that you’ll save.
Here in Thailand, you can forget about worrying about your next egg…
You can have a truly luxurious retirement, complete with maid service, beachfront living, dinners out, a driver… even a boat!
You can afford it all here…
You’ll Enjoy A Healthier And
Longer Life In Thailand
One of the big perks of living overseas is the natural tendency to lose weight and to become more active…
You’re dining on and experimenting with fresh, local foods rather than easy and routine fast foods…
And folks tend to walk a lot when landing in a new place—to explore but also because they haven’t bought a car yet if they’re outside of a city.
I don’t have to tell you that this trend is perhaps easiest to accomplish in Asia…
It’s the most famous region in the world for healthy, fit, and long-lived people.
Of course, the medical systems here are some of the best on Earth.
A Live and Invest Overseas reader got in touch with us recently to recall his experience with the health care system in one of our top countries in the region…
What makes his story so compelling though, is Stephen had the experience of seeking medical care both in the United States (in Texas) and overseas (Thailand) for the same condition.
Here’s how he describes his experiences…
“Let me give you a side-by-side comparison, Texas and Thailand,” Stephen says.
“To start, in Dallas, I couldn’t get an appointment for three months, because I wasn’t a previous patient. In Bangkok, a doctor visit was available within 20 minutes, no appointment required.
“In Dallas, my visit was at a free-standing clinic, with two doctors on duty. In Bangkok, my visit was at a world-class medical hospital.
“In Dallas, my waiting time was almost five hours: 3 1/2 in the main waiting room and then another hour in the examination room. In Bangkok, my wait was 20 minutes (remember, this was without an appointment).
“In Dallas, after I’d seen my doctor, I went to fill my prescription. The first pharmacy told me I’d have to wait an hour. So I drove to a second pharmacy, where I had to wait 30 minutes. Total time, including driving, was 1 1/2 hours.
“In Bangkok, the pharmacy was on-site. My medication was delivered to me 10 minutes after I’d seen the doctor.
“In Dallas, the cost was US$150 for the doctor, US$50 for an ‘extra services’ fee, and US $150 for the medication. In Bangkok, the cost was US$30 for the doctor, US$10 for the ‘clinic fee,’ and US$100 for the medication.
“Bottom line, in Dallas, I spent six hours and US$350 and was frustrated the entire way. In Bangkok, it took less than an hour to achieve the same result. It cost me US$140. And I got fast service… with personal courtesy to boot.”
And it’s not just expats and locals that are taking advantage of the health care system in Asia…
More than 1.5 million foreigners seek medical care in Thailand alone ever year.
Elective procedures and major surgeries are significantly less expensive than in the U.S., and positive outcomes are high…
A heart bypass, for example, that would cost over US$100,000 in the United States will only cost around US$10,000 in Thailand.
A total hip replacement in Thailand costs around US$12,000, yet the same procedure in the States is more than US$80,000.
A simple MRI costs less than US$300, a saving of around US$700 compared to having the same procedure in the United States.
But Thailand Offers Much
More Than Just Affordability…
“Affordability” is usually the first or second reason most folks give for wanting to retire overseas…
Everyone is different, but other reasons tend to include something along the lines of:
- Beaches…
- Better weather…
- Adventure…
At this point, I think you’re starting to understand that Thailand aces the affordability portion of our where-to-live-well-overseas test…
But this beautiful and exotic corner of the world boasts hundreds of thousands of expats—including for all of the reasons I listed above…
Nowhere else in the world will you get so much for so little money.
Not a fan of cold weather?
The weather here is tropical, though heading higher into the mountains rewards you with crisp and cool weather.
Needless to say, you can leave your snow shovel behind.
Thailand also boasts the Best Beaches In The World.
This is, of course, a subjective ranking.
However, Thailand offers every type of beach lifestyle you could imagine (again, at eye-popping low prices).
And the beaches here are immaculate… some of them are things of dreams.
What about adventure?
This is an ancient land of emperors and voyagers.
It’s a place where you can stumble upon secluded thousand-year-old temples on routine hikes.
Between the history, landscapes, cultures, and cuisines, no areas on your travels around the world would be more exotic…
Yet, here in the “Land of Smiles,” you’ll be treated better than you would back home.
And don’t forget about your health… again, this part of the world is famous for its fit, long-lived people. That’s due in large part to the popular, healthy foods you’ll find here…
In fact, weight loss is often the biggest surprise perk of a new life in Thailand…
Take John Leech, a Live and Invest Overseas reader now living here…
Born in New York and raised in the Chicago suburbs, John was a bit disillusioned with America…
“Things like the car culture bothered me, and the fact that everything was so expensive.
“I also disliked the fact that there was no real sense of community—particularly in the cities. People don’t know their neighbors. People don’t even make eye contact. I lived in an apartment in California for four or five years and I knew no one there. People were too busy to pass the time of day.
“In 2005 I visited Southeast Asia for the first time during a vacation, and afterward I had it in the back of my mind that I might like to return long-term… And that’s what I did…
“I weighed 240lbs when I left the States—and I’ve lost 60lbs since I got here. As well as eating more healthy food, I also walk everywhere rather than drive…”
“At last, I can use my passport!”
“I’ve had my passport in my handbag for the last 27 years.
You have showed me the way to use it… and how. Thank you!”
– Penny Herbert, Canada
One of the remarkable aspects of Thailand’s affordability is that the costs are so low that you’d never have to commit to staying put…
You could be a perpetual traveler in this part of the world—enjoying hotel stays, room service, and amenities while going from one tourist visa to the next—and still spend less than you would fully settled nearly anywhere else on Earth.
Either way, full-time or part-time, just imagine how much you could see and experience.
The white-sand beaches…
The exotic cultures and places…
A truly luxurious retirement, complete with maid service, beachfront living, dinners out, even a driver…
This opportunity is simply too tempting to ignore…
Of course, you need plenty of good information and insight, and you have important decisions to make…
And, mostly, you just want to make sure you get it all right when it comes to organizing a plan here.
Let’s face it… the whole thing would be daunting—even overwhelming—if you were doing it all on your own…
But you don’t have to.
Instead, you can tap into honest and current information, insights, and advice, all in one place…
“Your presenters were very knowledgeable…”
“Our minds are still reeling with all of the information presented to us. All of your presenters were very knowledgeable about their respective fields. We also enjoyed talking with other expats-in-waiting. Mike and I live in the snowy part [of] Washington State. Needless to say, we would love to spend at least our winters someplace warm instead!”
–Laura D., United States
Have All Your Questions Answered
Attend this year’s Access Thailand Online Workshop and have every one of your questions answered…
And by people who know from firsthand experience what they’re talking about…
- What are the downsides of living in Thailand in general… and each of the towns, cities, and regions we recommend specifically?
- What’s the best way to move money to Thailand and into the local currency?
- What are the benefits of the Golden Visa residency program? Are retiree benefits available? What’s required to qualify?
- How can an expat get into the local health care systems?
- What would life here really be like… in the expat hot spots, in big cities like Bangkok, big islands like Phuket, and small islands like Koh Samui?
- Where can you find developed expat communities?
- What’s required to open a bank account?
- Where does it make sense today to buy for investment? What real estate is off limits for foreigners?
- Where are the best beaches in the region? The best bargains?
- Can I really get the things I need? I mean… how would I live without Walmart and Home Depot?
Every question you have—if there’s an answer for it, we can give it to you.
Our top experts in this region of the world will be on hand to discuss it all…
“This Event Should Be On Your Must-Do List…”
“Thanks again for all of your hard work in putting together the conference. For anyone considering a move to a foreign country, a conference like this one should be on their must-do list.”
–Diane D., United States
“Your honest, direct approach is a real service”
“What I admire is your honest, Your honest, direct approach is a real service. A lot of people have been hurt by nothing but glowing reports about offshore living from other sources. Your honest, direct approach is a real service.”
–Arlean K., United States
“You Are Straight To The Point
“Kathleen… you guys are more straight-to-the-point and less hard-sell, which I appreciate at age 76.”
-Walt B., United States
“This is not crazy!”
“I loved hearing stories of expats… these are people who actually walked the walk and show people like me that this is not crazy.”
—Ellen Zucker, United States
“Very Well Organized”
“I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the conference. Very well organized and more information than I ever expected.
–Dave D., United States”
“I’m Thrilled…”
“It’s tempting to continue living the way you’ve been living.
It’s easy… and it can be very frightening to think about creating a whole new life for yourself in a foreign place.
All I can tell you now is that I’m thrilled… it has been one of the most satisfying experiences of my life.“
-Jay S., United States”
I Promise You’ll Have No Regrets…
First of all, you’ll be protected by my 100% Money-Back, No-Questions-Asked Guarantee.
If you’re not happy with the event (or if you need to cancel), just let us know and I’ll send 100% of your money back to you.
But that’s not all I mean by “no regrets”…
A friend of mine, Lee, retired overseas 20+ years ago at the age of 49.
His motto?
“Go when you’re able… not when you’re comfortable.”
It’s incredibly sound advice…
And Lee, who recently made his fourth international move, has never looked back.
In fact, in my 35 years of this overseas beat, I’ve never met anyone who experienced such a disaster that they packed up and went home…
The only complaint I hear from expats is that they wish they had done this sooner—that they wasted precious years of their lives deliberating and waiting for the “perfect time.”
So, whether you’re planning to dip a toe with a vacation home overseas…
Or to go the whole hog with a full-time move…
My advice is to act sooner rather than later, and see where that takes you…
I urge you to give yourself the best start—sooner than later and in the best company—during my Access Thailand Online Workshop.
I hope to see you log on.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Peddicord
Founding Publisher, Live and Invest Overseas
“It was a great conference”
“Thanks so much. It was a great conference… better than expected. I will certainly recommend them to others and will probably attend another one myself!
—Karen Kirby, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this event for you?
If you’re interested in a place that boasts an absurdly low cost of living, white-sand beaches, tropical rainforests, sacred mountains...
Modern and traditional architecture, majestic temples, river cities, beach towns...
Cutting edge technology, the world’s 3rd fastest internet, and welcoming locals.... we strongly encourage you to attend.
On the other hand, if you are looking for proximity to North America... Thailand is probably not a good option for you.
How does it work?
All of the information, video sessions, and expert interaction is done online.
Our professional online event system features an online chat system, and every talk will have a question center… during each presentation, we’ll take time to address the question over live video.
What is the daily schedule?
Wed., July 6: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EDT)
Remember, every live session will be recorded and available for on-demand playback... so you’ll never miss anything.
How long can I keep the video access?
Once the event is over, you’ll have lifetime access to all of the content.
What’s the refund policy? What if I need to cancel?
This is the easiest and best way to help you consider, design, and follow through on the plan and strategy that suits you best in Thailand.
If after attending our Access Thailand Online Workshop, you don’t agree—no problem…
You’re fully protected by our 100% Money-Back, No-Questions-Asked Satisfaction Guarantee.
Likewise, there is no cancellation fee if you change your mind.
Are there discounts available?
Yes!
If you can see this message, you qualify for the US$100 Early Bird Discount available to the First 50 attendees to reserve their spot.
This discount has already been applied automatically.
or by phone, toll-free from the United States, at 1-888-627-8834.