I live in Thailand for many reasons Maria, but the number one reason is for health. I don't think my lungs could survive a Scottish winter. I can have a good standard of living over here compared to the UK. Currently I'm living in an upmarket condo resort. It has a large clean pool, a gym, sauna, sunbeds and parking. I'm 200 meters from a gorgeous beach. My rent is not quite 150 pounds a month. I have maid service which costs 7 pounds to clean my whole apartment. The sun shines every day. I don't need to work. I have many friends over here, lived here about 18 years. The people here are happy and positive. Not many moan. There are many other reasons, but these are the main ones I think.