PHILADELPHIA: Retirees have become a growth industry for second and third world economies. Malaysia offers visas for international retirees; Bali is funding retiree villages, dementia resorts have opened in Thailand, medical tourism has become an Asian/Middle Eastern focus and 10 per cent of western retirees are looking for a ‘second life’ experience different from the first 60 years…
The competition:
1. Krabi Town, Thailand
Krabi is a small town on the west coast of southern Thailand, situated along the banks of the Krabi River where it empties into Phang Nga Bay.
Krabi boasts not only an affordable cost of living, but a low crime rate as well. The international community is like a small town, with just 2000 to 3000 westerners in residence during the high season (November to April)…