Winter living in Thailand
 

Considering spending the UK winter months in Thailand say from Nov to Feb/March in early retirement (60yrs).
Need some recommendations on where to stay. No intention on buying just renting. Would be nice to spend a few days in BK and then somewhere near the beaches but not the heavily tourist/ seedy resorts.

Would value any advice.

Re: Winter living in Thailand
 

Since you only stay for a few months, rent a serviced apartment. You don't mention your interests. This makes recommending a destination difficult. Seedy and non seedy areas are everywhere just like tourists. Unless you can speak Thai a non-tourist town or village is not a good idea. Is this your first visit?

Re: Winter living in Thailand
 

Thanks for your reply.
This will be my first visit. Anticipate spending the first and last days in Bangkok. Beach scene is really to chill out , do all the things I haven't really been able to. Relax , read, swim etc . Would be good to dine out with other expats but at the same time would prefer to have a Thai experience. Love Thai food.

Re: Winter living in Thailand
 

Look at Khao Lak, Phuket. This should perhaps meet your interest?
For more Khao Lak info go to TripAdvisor, Phuket/Khao Lak. There is a poster "Arandora" who will be a good and honest source for info. I can help with Bangkok as I have lived there for over a decade.

Re: Winter living in Thailand
 

If you are seeking living to the East near to Laos & Cambodia, Maybe you should look at the web site, WELOVEUBON.com - for Ubonratchathani -which is City and Province - with Airport link direct from Bangkok's We airport at Meaung. - Easy on Google Earth....... Hotel? look at Laithong -stay for two nights while seeking Accommodation. Don (My Wife is Thai)