LOS ANGELES: 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:
4. Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok is the city of choice if you’re looking for a cosmopolitan retirement. With a population of more than 9 million, it is one of the largest cities in the world and home to temples, palaces and canals.
The city includes a solid infrastructure. Bangkok has excellent hospitals and medical care, an efficient transit system and many public parks. The city is also home to a large expat community, plus a number of English bookstores…