Koh Samui is one of the top 15 islands to retire to, according to International Living magazine

Koh Samui, Thailand's famous Gulf island, has been named one of the best islands to retire to by International Living magazine. The magazine ranks the island 10th out of 15 islands, and it is said to be affordable for retirees. Any of the benefits are peace, privacy, a simpler way of life, and strong communities.
The magazine detailed life on Koh Samui, highlighting the island's world-class beaches...
 
“LYING ABOUT 425 MILES SOUTH OF THE COUNTRY’S CAPITAL, BANGKOK, KOH SAMUI HAS BECOME ONE OF THE MOST COVETED EXPAT DESTINATIONS IN THAILAND. ALTHOUGH ONLY 13 MILES WIDE AND OVER 15 MILES LONG, THE ISLAND IS THAILAND’S SECOND LARGEST ISLAND AFTER PHUKET.
KOH SAMUI BOASTS WORLD-CLASS BEACHES TUCKED AWAY IN SECLUDED BAYS…EXPANSIVE INLAND JUNGLES TEEMING WITH EXOTIC BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES, AND MONKEYS…MAGNIFICENT CASCADING WATERFALLS AND INLAND NATURAL POOLS…AND AN ALMOST COUNTLESS CHOICE OF GREAT SPOTS TO SIT DOWN, RELAX, AND WATCH THE SPECTACULAR SUNSETS OVER THE GULF OF THAILAND.
SAMUI, ONE OF AN ARCHIPELAGO OF 80 SMALLER ISLANDS, HAS A WARM AND MOSTLY CRYSTAL-CLEAR SEA WITH LOTS OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR KAYAKING, SAILING, AND BOATING. IT IS ALSO FAST BECOMING A GOLFER’S PARADISE.
THE ISLAND MAKES A GREAT DESTINATION FOR ANYONE LOOKING FOR A DREAM RETIREMENT BY THE SEA. YOU CAN LIVE WELL HERE ON A BUDGET OF US$2,000-2,500 A MONTH.”
Thailand has long been a popular retirement destination as a retirement visa can be done at the age of 50.
Apart from the necessary documents, you may renew your retirement visa each year without needing to go on a visa run or outside of the country, making it a nice choice.
You can visit or contact a Thai embassy or consulate for information on a retirement visa. Or, a visa agent properly qualified.