[Luvless]

Thank you for all the feedbacks. Really appreciated.

Yes, Chiangmai has a large expat retirement community and so does BKK, from many countries. BKK does have the advantage of being connected to more international airports, making it more convenient for travels.

After living in the US for the past 35 plus years, I do appreciate what a true urban city like BKK has to offer. For anyone who has not been to US, it may come as a surprise that most US cities are not that urban or vibrant. Most city centers are in perpetual sad decay. Most people live in sprawling suburbs and drive to work or any entertainment, living a bubble to bubble life.

Yes, BKK may seem polluted or chaotic, but it is still better than most cities in the world. In fact, I find Thai people much more hygienic than Taiwanese. The friendly people, low cost of living, endless venues of entertainment, restaurants and bars, cutting edge in design and art, ever-changing development of malls and hospitality industry, the way of life, the culture of sanuk...it is just so vibrant and welcoming.

The fact that I have been to Thailand over 60 times and still not tired of it reassures me that I probably won't regret moving there eventually.

I am just less sure about the logistics or the pitfalls that I might not have foreseen.

Hope to hear more advices from experienced bros.