$500,000 at 4% plus $2,000 monthly Social Security delivers $44,000 a year, which is enough for a Chiang Mai condo, housekeeper, travel, and health insurance. Cutting $25,000 in annual spending equals ...

Thailand receives a lot of attention as a retirement destination, and for good reason. The cost of living is low, which means you can stretch your retirement savings further. The country has a rich ...

BANGKOK - A modest pension can cover a lean life in parts of Thailand, but affording daily expenses doesn't automatically qualify you for a retirement visa.

A portfolio in the mid six figures, a Social Security check that would feel tight in Phoenix or Tampa, and a daydream about trading it all for a condo overlooking the mountains of Chiang Mai. The ...