Tourists gather at Patong beach in Phuket, Thailand, Nov. 22, 2024. Photo by Reuters
Thailand, the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, ranked fourth in a list of 10 best countries for retirement thanks to its low cost of living and quality of healthcare, according to the 2026 ranking released by France-based website Retraite sans Frontières.
The ranking evaluates destinations based on 12 criteria, with the cost of living carrying the greatest weight, accounting for 20% of the total score. Other key factors include climate, healthcare quality, safety, accessibility to services and transport conditions.
The report said Thailand remains a leading destination, offering a very low cost of living at €800-€1,200 (US$952-1,429) a month and quality private healthcare.
Thailand enjoys a tropical, hot, and humid climate with temperatures generally ranging from 18 to 38 degrees Celsius year-round.
Portugal retained the top position in the retirement ranking, thanks to living costs about 15% lower than in France, geographic proximity and well-developed infrastructure.
Spain ranked second, followed by Greece.
The rest of top 10 were Mauritius, Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, Vietnam and Indonesia.
Experts recommend that retirees spend time visiting and assessing living conditions, healthcare, safety and community integration before making a long-term relocation decision.
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