Retirement living and care guidance in Thailand
Plan a confident next chapter in Thailand
BAAN RetireEase Thailand helps British retirees and their families explore living, care and wellness options in Thailand. We listen to your priorities, explain practical choices and introduce suitable providers where available.
Start with a free introductory conversation. Availability depends on location, needs and provider assessment.
- Personal guidance
- Introductions based on your needs
- Clear next steps and costs before you commit
Who we help
Most people who contact us are either planning their own move or helping a parent or relative think through their options.
Independent retirement planning
Explore locations, accommodation, community, wellness and practical relocation steps at your pace.
Planning your own retirementCare and family decisions
Discuss support needs, care settings, provider assessment, visits and family communication before making a decision.
Exploring care for someone elseHow it works
Five steps, and you can stop after any of them.
- 01
Tell us what matters
A free introductory conversation about your goals, the areas you are considering, your budget and any support needs. There is no obligation to go further.
- 02
Review feasible options
We check which providers could realistically help, what they cover and whether they have availability for your situation. Sometimes that is several options, sometimes one, and sometimes we will tell you we cannot help yet.
- 03
Meet and assess
Where available, you speak with providers directly by video call, visit in person or take a trial stay. Any care assessment is carried out by the provider.
- 04
Plan the practical steps
We agree in writing what BAAN will do and any BAAN fee, then help coordinate the relocation tasks that apply to you.
- 05
Stay in touch
Follow-up after you have chosen a provider is included only to the extent set out in the BAAN service you agreed.
Who does what
BAAN guides and coordinates. Independent providers deliver the services, under their own contracts and terms.
What BAAN does
- Listens to your priorities and explains the practical choices
- Checks provider scope and availability for your situation before any introduction
- Coordinates introductions, video calls, visits and trial stays where providers offer them
- Helps plan relocation steps and points you to visa, insurance or legal specialists where available
- Explains any BAAN fee and any referral arrangement before you decide
We work with selected providers in Thailand and review suitability, availability, service scope and practical arrangements for each enquiry before making an introduction. The providers available will depend on location and individual needs.
What independent providers may offer
Services and levels of care differ from provider to provider. Nursing, dementia care, round-the-clock cover and live-in care are not offered by every provider, so we confirm what each one can provide for your situation.
Residential living
Retirement residences or care homes may include accommodation, meals and daily support, subject to assessment and availability.
Home care
Care at home may include help with daily activities and companionship for a set number of hours, subject to assessment and availability.
Rehabilitation
Recovery support after illness or surgery may include physiotherapy and a period of closer care, subject to assessment and availability.
Memory support
Some providers may support people living with dementia, subject to their own assessment and availability. Capability differs between providers.
Wellness
Wellness and activity programmes may be offered alongside living or care services, subject to availability.
Medical home visits
Doctor or nurse visits at home may be available through some clinics and hospitals, subject to assessment and availability.
Why British retirees consider Thailand
Thailand has been a retirement destination for British people for many years. These are the reasons many start looking. Whether it suits you depends on your health, budget, family and the area you choose.
We talk through the drawbacks as well as the benefits, including the distance from family, the heat, the cost of insurance, and the times when staying in the UK is the better choice.
Lower day-to-day costs
Housing, food and help at home often cost less than in the UK. Prices vary widely by area, and insurance, travel and imported goods can add up.
Private hospitals used to international patients
Larger cities and resort areas have private hospitals that regularly treat international patients. Private treatment is expensive without suitable insurance.
A warm climate
Warm weather for most of the year. The hot season can be demanding, and parts of the north have seasonal smoke in early spring.
Respect for older people
Respect for elders is an important part of Thai culture, and many visitors notice it in everyday life.
Different ways to live
From city apartments to quieter towns and the coast, with the option of renting first or trying a short stay before you commit.
Established expat communities
Several areas have long-standing British and international communities, with English-speaking clubs and services.
Costs depend on the area, the type of support and the provider. Use our guide to build a realistic budget.
What you can expect from us
Arranging life or care in another country is a big decision. These are the commitments we work to with every enquiry.
Honest about fit
If Thailand, or a particular option, does not look right for your situation, we say so. Sometimes the best outcome is deciding not to move.
Introductions checked case by case
Before any introduction we review the provider’s suitability, availability, service scope and practical arrangements for your situation.
Roles and costs explained first
You know what BAAN will do, any BAAN fee, any referral arrangement and the provider’s own price before you commit to anything.
Clear about our limits
BAAN is not a care provider, an emergency service or a clinical adviser. Clinical decisions stay with qualified professionals.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what people ask us first.
How does it work?
We start with a free introductory conversation about what matters to you: your goals, the areas you are considering, your budget and any support needs. We then check which providers could realistically help, what they cover and whether they have availability. Where options exist, you speak with or visit them directly, and any care assessment is done by the provider itself. Before we coordinate practical steps, we agree in writing what BAAN will do and any BAAN fee. Follow-up afterwards is limited to what that agreement includes.
What does it cost?
Your initial conversation with BAAN is free. We explain any BAAN fees and any referral arrangement relevant to your options before you decide. If you choose a provider, you normally contract with and pay that provider directly. Optional BAAN concierge work is quoted and agreed in writing before it begins. Provider prices depend on the person’s needs, the location and the service, so ask each provider for a written quote for your situation.
Which areas of Thailand do you cover?
We can currently make introductions in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Hua Hin. We are building our provider network in Pattaya and Chonburi. What is available still differs by area and by type of support, so we confirm what we can actually offer for your situation before any introduction. Our guides to Chiang Rai and Phuket are general information about retiring there; we do not currently make introductions in those areas.
Who delivers the care?
Independent providers, not BAAN. Accommodation, personal care, nursing, treatment and other specialist services are delivered by the provider you choose, under its own contract, licences and terms. Our role is guidance, checking suitability before an introduction, and coordinating the steps agreed with you.
Can someone with complex health needs move to Thailand?
Sometimes, but it depends on the person’s doctors, the specific provider and whether travelling is safe for them. A move should only be considered after the person’s GP or specialist has advised on fitness to travel and the care needed, and after a provider has assessed them. We can help you ask the right questions, but BAAN does not assess or guarantee clinical safety.
Does the person receiving care get to choose?
Yes. Wherever possible we want to hear from the person themselves: where they would like to live, what matters to them day to day and what worries them. We ask for their consent before sharing their details with any provider. If they cannot make the decision themselves, we ask who has the legal authority to act for them, and their known wishes still shape the options we discuss.
Start with a conversation
Start with a free introductory conversation. Availability depends on location, needs and provider assessment.
Planning my own retirement
For your own move: where to live, what it costs, wellness and the practical steps.
Request an introductory callExploring care for a family member
For a parent or relative who may need support now or in the future.
Request an introductory callPrefer to write your own message? Email admin@baanretireeasethailand.com. We arrange calls by appointment.
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