In July, Nicolia and Charles Connor boarded their first international flight on one-way tickets to Thailand. Their plan? To make it their new home. The couple, originally from New York but living in North Carolina at the time, didn't always expect to retire overseas. Although she had dreamed of living abroad, he needed some convincing. They only began seriously considering it after a difficult stretch in which Nicolia lost four family members in three years.
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The disappearance of senior monk Phra Thep Wachirapamok has led to investigations revealing a sex scandal involving blackmail, lavish gifts, and considerable power within Thailand's Buddhist clergy.
"Since its launch on July 15 last year, the DTV has attracted more than 35,000 applicants, according to official figures - a rare policy success for a government struggling to kick-start economic growth amid political and external headwinds."
In Bangkok, staying put isn't an option. On our first day, Amari arranged for us to explore the city in style via their luxurious electric tuk-tuk, a sleek, silent twist on the classic tuk-tuk.