THOUSANDS of Retirees Are LEAVING Thailand Right Now - Here's Why

55% of foreigners surveyed in Thailand were considering or already arranging to spend less than half the year there, and many retirees are now leaving for good. A stronger baht cut a $2,000 pension by about 14,000 baht a month at its peak, foreign income brought into Thailand has been taxable since 2024, insurance costs are climbing around 14% a year, and the 60-day visa-free stay is now just 30. We walk through every squeeze with real numbers, give Thailand a fair hearing, and show where the retirees are going instead. Did you retire to Thailand? Tell us in the comments whether you stayed or left, and where you went. #Thailand #RetireInThailand #ExpatLife #RetireAbroad #Thailand2026