Where I’d Retire in Thailand on a Small Pension Today (5 Honest Choices)

1-to-1 Consultation: https://buymeacoffee.com/georgenewman ? (Click “Extras” to book) Is retirement in Thailand still possible on a modest pension in 2026? The truth is… Thailand is changing. Popular hotspots like Phuket and parts of Bangkok are becoming harder to justify for retirees on tighter budgets. But that doesn’t mean the dream is over. In this video, I take you through 5 honest places in Thailand where your pension can still go further — places I would seriously consider today if I were retiring in Thailand on a smaller income. We look at: ? Bang Saray – Quiet coastal living near Pattaya with major hospitals close by ? Cha-Am – Affordable, practical and often overlooked ? Pranburi – Active lifestyle near Hua Hin without Hua Hin prices ? Sam Roi Yot – Peace, nature and low living costs ? Prachuap Khiri Khan – One of Thailand’s most underrated retirement towns This isn’t a glossy sales pitch or fantasy retirement video. I talk about the good, the bad and the trade-offs — healthcare access, social life, rent, transport, cost of living, and who each location may actually suit. If you're researching retirement in Thailand, planning a scouting trip, or wondering whether you can still retire in Hua Hin or nearby areas on a modest pension, this video should give you a realistic starting point. Thailand can still offer excellent value — but the strategy has changed. The key today is knowing where to look. ? I’d love to hear from you: Which of these places would you choose… or is there somewhere I missed? Drop your thoughts and questions in the comments — I read every one. ? If you found this helpful, please like the video and subscribe to George Newman in Thailand for honest videos about: ✔ Retirement in Thailand ✔ Hua Hin and coastal Thailand living ✔ Thailand retirement costs ✔ Expat life and long-stay living ✔ Healthcare, visas and practical retirement advice ✔ Real Thailand beyond the tourist brochures ? Health Insurance in Thailand I get asked a lot about health insurance — and honestly, it’s something you don’t want to overlook when moving here. I’ve linked a reliable provider below who works with retirees and expats in Thailand. ? Click the link below for Health Insurance in Thailand: https://onlineapplication.pacificcrosshealth.com/?broker_code=DE001-014AB&referral_code=DC100-00001&show=0 The link in this description is an affiliate link. This means if you click the link and purchase a policy, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel. ? For comprehensive health insurance for retirees and expats contact: Email: alexander.b@th.pacificcrosshealth.com Mobile: 082-458-0077 #RetirementInThailand #ThailandRetirement #RetireInThailand #HuaHin #RetireInHuaHin #ThailandLiving #ThailandExpat #RetirementPlanning #ThailandCostOfLiving #PrachuapKhiriKhan #HuaHinThailand #RetireAbroad