Thinking of leaving Canada. Anyone else?

[angrymime666]

Thailand has constant changing visa requirements and there banking issues now too, some expats are having their bank accounts frozen now for some reason. I see the odd youtube videos on it.

In my opinion you could live pretty decent on 2k cdn a month, about 46k thai baht, that would be my minimum. Couldn't do much of the girly bar stuff though. Boredom is a factor as there's only so much exercise you can do and can only sit on a beach chair for so long. The heat can be stifling and rainy season is no joke.

You probably meet acquaintances more than friends. People you think you like initially then find irritating after a week.

Visa can be finicky, but if you are over 50 you can get a retirement visa. There are certain financial requirements but it's completely doable if you have enough coming in monthly or 40kcad depending on exchange. If you get the visa OA in Canada it's just some paperwork and proof of financial means. You can get a O visa in Thailand but that where having a Thai bank account come into play.

As far as the bank accounts there isn't a problem getting one if you are over 50 and pay an agent to have one setup. It cost me $200.

Agents are great and make the process easy. Current quote for a O visa, multiple entry and bank account is about 40000 baht.

 

[DesRicardo]

Yup, we are in a similar spot. We at least finally got a home reserved now. On the list. That convincing alone was huge. It's not about forgetting about them but 24/7 care is inevitable and tough to manage.

The thing about elderly care is it's not as simple as advertised. There is so much navigating that if you didn't prepare before 70yo, it's becomes overwhelming.

Sadly I've given up on most dreams Canada still sells to it's citizens and I've completely changed my view on my future. All I do is thing about saving for retirement and where I want to be.

 

[DesRicardo]

I was actually born and raised here, I used to love my country but the atmosphere in downtown toronto specifically is pathetic. I try to be patriotic but I feel like the government has fucked this country over. Unfortunately, it will never reach its full potential as long as Canada stays liberal. Our country simply lacks the balls to stand up to other nations. There needs to be a major shift in the government and policies in order for me to stay here. The states recently has been an option for me. Currently in uni but hoping to move to either Florida or Texas after I graduate.

Do it.

People will say don't go to America, but there is no better place in the world a young educated person to build your career. It's not perfect there, but in the end they are always about building and making money.

 

[Butler1000]

The thing about elderly care is it's not as simple as advertised. There is so much navigating that if you didn't prepare before 70yo, it's becomes overwhelming.

Sadly I've given up on most dreams Canada still sells to it's citizens and I've completely changed my view on my future. All I do is thing about saving for retirement and where I want to be.

Yup. But really its about the decisions of the parent. Unless they have the serious mental health issues you can't make decisions for them. We have a person helping us navigate things.

 

[DesRicardo]

If you are over 50 and meet the financial requirements of having around $30 000 Cnd in a Thai bank and a set monthly income, you can get the LTR, Long Term Retirement Visa. You would have to reapply every year though.

You also have to think about what if you need special help down the road and even how you want your funeral done.

Are you ok being buried in Thailand?

 

[dirtydaveiii]

My family moved to Canada when I was one. I have always been proud to call myself Canadian. I still love Canada, but the relationship has gotten a bit rocky. Toronto very much feels like a big city and there is a lot that comes with being that. I am only speaking for myself and about how I am feeling. Many of you will not feel the same.
I am not young anymore, I am tired of the struggle. I am tired of working a job I hate because of the good benefits and pension plan. I am tired of the crowds, the noise and the ugliness. I am 3 years away from retirement and I will be 58. Now, I am thinking about what happens next. I'm divorced, the kids are grown and I have a small circle of friends.
Canada has become too expensive. It's getting hard just to keep up. I won't be able to stop working the ways things are going. This won't be me but, I see seniors still working or collecting empty bottles just to make it. I am killing myself for the privilege of living in a city that is decaying around me. I started to look elsewhere. My priorities were safety and cost. I have an EU passport, but the exchange rate from Canadian to Euro is bit much. South America, outside of a handful of countries has their safety issues. That lead me to Asia, South East Asia. I went to Hua Hin Thailand to see if it was a place I could retire to, I will be going back for a longer stay in February. First I spent a bit of time in Bangkok. A city of 12 million and there was order. No yelling, no one on the subway drinking alcohol, no one with their phone on speaker. Respect and order amid the chaos. I think I found my next home. I know nowhere is perfect, but a beer and a beach alongside respect and order sounds good to me.
Thanks if you made it this far. Does anyone else feel the way I do? Does anyone have their place, their Zihuatanejo?

Don't let the door slap your ass on the way out

 

[dirtydaveiii]

You also have to think about what if you need special help down the road and even how you want your funeral done.

Are you ok being buried in Thailand?

Can't you just float your dead body in the Ganges in India?

 

[jeff2]

Thailand has constant changing visa requirements and there banking issues now too, some expats are having their bank accounts frozen now for some reason. I see the odd youtube videos on it.

In my opinion you could live pretty decent on 2k cdn a month, about 46k thai baht, that would be my minimum. Couldn't do much of the girly bar stuff though. Boredom is a factor as there's only so much exercise you can do and can only sit on a beach chair for so long. The heat can be stifling and rainy season is no joke.

You probably meet acquaintances more than friends. People you think you like initially then find irritating after a week.

Can't you just float your dead body in the Ganges in India?

There is also aquamation if you do not want to be buried or cremated. Maybe I will go for that. The family plot is almost full anyways.
Not sure if they have it over there though.

 

[squeezer]

Don't let the door slap your ass on the way out

Can't you just float your dead body in the Ganges in India?

Meanie!!! LMAO

I love the idea of the folks who hate Canada leaving, and I'm not saying this to be rude. If someone is not happy with their current life, then yes, do something about it and go find greener pastures.

Once retired, if I were into Asians, I would think of Thailand myself but I prefer having a choice of different types of ladies and I wouldn't leave because I dislike Canada. It would be strictly to have tons of ladies at my beck and call and a warmer climate between December and February.

I still believe Canada is the best country in the world, barring Dec.-Feb. I despise these 3 months.

 

[jeff2]

Meanie!!! LMAO

I love the idea of the folks who hate Canada leaving, and I'm not saying this to be rude. If someone is not happy with their current life, then yes, do something about it and go find greener pastures.

Once retired, if I were into Asians, I would think of Thailand myself but I prefer having a choice of different types of ladies and I wouldn't leave because I dislike Canada. It would be strictly to have tons of ladies at my beck and call and a warmer climate between December and February.

I still believe Canada is the best country in the world, barring Dec.-Feb. I despise these 3 months.

If you are into Asian ladies it could be good. But they are not all the same. And watch out if you bring her back here. I did that with a Filipina.
My nephew in Thailand had a better experience. Stayed and married a Thai, learned the language and is a teacher there.

 

[Butler1000]

Meanie!!! LMAO

I love the idea of the folks who hate Canada leaving, and I'm not saying this to be rude. If someone is not happy with their current life, then yes, do something about it and go find greener pastures.

Once retired, if I were into Asians, I would think of Thailand myself but I prefer having a choice of different types of ladies and I wouldn't leave because I dislike Canada. It would be strictly to have tons of ladies at my beck and call and a warmer climate between December and February.

I still believe Canada is the best country in the world, barring Dec.-Feb. I despise these 3 months.

The lesson of the pandemic, and considering recent world events, is that stability and oceans are a great protection in the face of crisis.

I intend to travel for long periods, but to maintain a home here.

 

[DesRicardo]

Can't you just float your dead body in the Ganges in India?

We're almost at that point in Canada so it could be a possibility here too.

 

[Birf]

If you are into Asian ladies it could be good. But they are not all the same. And watch out if you bring her back here. I did that with a Filipina.
My nephew in Thailand had a better experience. Stayed and married a Thai, learned the language and is a teacher there.

Life is better in canada but easier in Thailand if you have money to spend. Buy a scooter and have relatively cheap transportation. Hungry, pull your scooter over, park for free and eat in a roadside restaurant. Go out at 3 am in shorts and a tshirt. All the times I've been there I've never worn pants or a jacket. Your wardrobe consists of a few items.

The thais for the most part aren't beggars and leave you alone. It's the indian scammers that are everywhere as well as the African drug dealers everywhere along sukhumvit. Those scumbags you want to punch in the face but it probably wouldn't end well.

 

[jeff2]

Life is better in canada but easier in Thailand if you have money to spend. Buy a scooter and have relatively cheap transportation. Hungry, pull your scooter over, park for free and eat in a roadside restaurant. Go out at 3 am in shorts and a tshirt. All the times I've been there I've never worn pants or a jacket. Your wardrobe consists of a few items.

The thais for the most part aren't beggars and leave you alone. It's the indian scammers that are everywhere as well as the African drug dealers everywhere along sukhumvit. Those scumbags you want to punch in the face but it probably wouldn't end well.

Will keep that in mind. Maybe I will check it out sometime. Been to Philippines 3 times but long ago. Never been to Thailand. Don't really like long flights.

 

[The Oracle]

https://x.com/mrddmia/status/1954533922106462296

 

[squeezer]

If you are into Asian ladies it could be good. But they are not all the same. And watch out if you bring her back here. I did that with a Filipina.
My nephew in Thailand had a better experience. Stayed and married a Thai, learned the language and is a teacher there.

I would never fall for a younger hot foreigner telling me how much she loves me and wants to be together. I just want to bang them for a short time. Possibly a week, but after that, I would find them annoying. I am rather shallow and don't get me wrong, I do love Asian women, its just not a steady diet of them. I need variety to be happy.

 

[Uwauwa]

My family moved to Canada when I was one. I have always been proud to call myself Canadian. I still love Canada, but the relationship has gotten a bit rocky. Toronto very much feels like a big city and there is a lot that comes with being that. I am only speaking for myself and about how I am feeling. Many of you will not feel the same.
I am not young anymore, I am tired of the struggle. I am tired of working a job I hate because of the good benefits and pension plan. I am tired of the crowds, the noise and the ugliness. I am 3 years away from retirement and I will be 58. Now, I am thinking about what happens next. I'm divorced, the kids are grown and I have a small circle of friends.
Canada has become too expensive. It's getting hard just to keep up. I won't be able to stop working the ways things are going. This won't be me but, I see seniors still working or collecting empty bottles just to make it. I am killing myself for the privilege of living in a city that is decaying around me. I started to look elsewhere. My priorities were safety and cost. I have an EU passport, but the exchange rate from Canadian to Euro is bit much. South America, outside of a handful of countries has their safety issues. That lead me to Asia, South East Asia. I went to Hua Hin Thailand to see if it was a place I could retire to, I will be going back for a longer stay in February. First I spent a bit of time in Bangkok. A city of 12 million and there was order. No yelling, no one on the subway drinking alcohol, no one with their phone on speaker. Respect and order amid the chaos. I think I found my next home. I know nowhere is perfect, but a beer and a beach alongside respect and order sounds good to me.
Thanks if you made it this far. Does anyone else feel the way I do? Does anyone have their place, their Zihuatanejo?

I am very disappointed with our decline over the past 10 years and our general direction leaves little hope for improvement. I would like to leave Canada but my personal circumstances make it impossible.
I know 3 other people who have decided to move to the US, and one more who would like to move but can’t due to their circumstances.

 

[TORONTOlooking]

Wanting to live somewhere else, doesn't mean I hate Canada. I have changed over the years and so has Canada. My needs are not what they were. I agree that Canada is still one of the best countries in the world to live in. I am looking to leave because I am not a fan of winter, I want my savings to go farther and a want to enjoy the sun. I don't owe Canada anything. I always worked, payed my taxes and raised two future tax payers. I will still be paying taxes after I'm gone on my pension and other things. I know about the exit tax; that's what lawyers are for. I am still healthy and still young enough that health insurance is still not an issue. I am not going to live worrying about what if's. If I thought that way, I would never leave my house. I did my part and now I want to live somewhere else. It doesn't need to get complicated.

 

[squeezer]

Wanting to live somewhere else, doesn't mean I hate Canada. I have changed over the years and so has Canada. My needs are not what they were. I agree that Canada is still one of the best countries in the world to live in. I am looking to leave because I am not a fan of winter, I want my savings to go farther and a want to enjoy the sun. I don't owe Canada anything. I always worked, payed my taxes and raised two future tax payers. I will still be paying taxes after I'm gone on my pension and other things. I know about the exit tax; that's what lawyers are for. I am still healthy and still young enough that health insurance is still not an issue. I am not going to live worrying about what if's. If I thought that way, I would never leave my house. I did my part and now I want to live somewhere else. It doesn't need to get complicated.

You have your reasons and they are valid reasons, plus you have the freedom to choose if your circumstances allow it. Please do whatever you feel will make your life more enjoyable because it is a short existence we have here.

 

[optimusprime69]

I am very disappointed with our decline over the past 10 years and our general direction leaves little hope for improvement. I would like to leave Canada but my personal circumstances make it impossible.
I know 3 other people who have decided to move to the US, and one more who would like to move but can’t due to their circumstances.

Hmmmmm....what happened 10 years ago?