... but it is relevant to overall trajectory of this blog and, in general, my and my family's American journey, with the United States being our home for a very long time now and us being deeply saddened by the decline of the country. Yet, I had a conversation in December last year with my very close friends (and naval academy's classmate) who were visiting and we discussed, however briefly, their purchase of Thai condo--they had two options, Turkey and Thailand, and they bought condo in Thailand. I responded to them on their desire to eventually retire there that they will not find real peace and enjoyment as permanent residents, because it is a completely alien culture. Here is the funny twist, American culture in a larger sense is totally comprehensible by any Russian who gets around the US and who knows ins and outs of it.
That is why we told them that we are fully integrated, there are some things we don't like about America, there are many which we love deeply. And here is this very good video which talks about specifically Thailand and retirement there and which makes not only outstanding economic argument but a profound cultural one without offending rich Thai culture in any way.
