Life here is so easy. The Thai people have a saying “Mai bpen rai”, which basically means “Don’t worry – relax”, and that’s how people live their lives here – relaxed.

When I lived in the US, I was always stressed. I didn’t like the aggressive attitude of so many Americans and the requirement to be a workaholic to make money didn’t fit with me at all. Since I came to Thailand I find myself laidback and happy all the time.

I leave my house in a morning and walk down the street to be greeted by motorcycle taxi drivers who ask “Where are you going?” “How are you?” “Would you like something to eat?” as they offer me snacks. The bus driver smiles at me, the lady selling Thai desserts gives me an extra piece because I speak Thai, and everywhere I look people are friendly and smiling.

Thailand is heaven on earth, a place to enjoy living in and a place to grow old in. You couldn’t pay me to live anywhere else.