Let’s talk about why living in northern Thailand from late Oct/ early Nov through March/ mid-April may be the right move for you after you retire.
You could even rent this 3 bed, 2 bath house or similar to this one for less than $1K per month, and that dear reader includes all utilities.

P.S. The first person of either the male or female persuasion who follows this blog will get the first month free. The first three ladies (if married and traveling with their 1st Dude) who comment here are entitled to same unless you were one of my FantasticFans who used to blow up my Rico PM inbox with insults and such.
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@golfingwithlapo: Thanks for your Like.
I am a member of the Santiburi Country Club, Chiang Rai. This course hosts the annual (20th recently concluded) Singha Thailand Masters. It is a fantastic course, and one that I hope you will get the chance to play someday soon.
https://vijestiizsportagolfa.blogspot.com/2019/03/all-thailand-tour-20th-singha-thailand.html
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