Retire in Southeast Asia: Thailand Beats Philippines & Malaysia (Here's Why)

Описание: 🌴 Dreaming of retiring in Southeast Asia? From white sandy beaches to vibrant cultures, retiring abroad can be the ultimate lifestyle upgrade—but only if you pick the right country. In this video, I compare the top 5 retirement destinations in Southeast Asia head-to-head to help you make the best choice for your golden years.

We cover Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Cambodia, evaluating them across four crucial criteria:

⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction: Retiring in Southeast Asia
2:11 – Round 1: Cost of Living
4:50 – Round 2: Healthcare
7:27 – Round 3: Visas & Retirement Permits
10:21 – Round 4: Lifestyle & Culture
13:31 – My Verdict: Best Southeast Asian Retirement Destination

💰 Cost of Living: Discover which countries offer the most affordable lifestyle without compromising quality. Cambodia tops the list, followed closely by the Philippines and Vietnam.

🏥 Healthcare: Learn where you can access world-class healthcare as a retiree. Thailand and Malaysia shine with modern, internationally accredited hospitals.

📄 Visas: One of the biggest retirement deal breakers. The Philippines offers the most flexible retirement visa (SRRV), while Vietnam lacks a dedicated option.

🎉 Lifestyle & Culture: From Thailand’s vibrant expat communities and legendary cuisine to the Philippines’ English-speaking convenience, we explore which destinations offer the lifestyle you truly want.

🥇 My Top Pick: After weighing cost, healthcare, visas, and lifestyle, Thailand emerges as the ultimate retirement destination in Southeast Asia—closely followed by the Philippines and Malaysia.

Whether you’re planning early retirement or simply exploring your options, this guide gives you a realistic, experience-based view of what life could be like in each country.

👉 If you found this helpful, like, comment your favourite destination, and subscribe for more insights on retiring and living in Southeast Asia!

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