Retirement
Retirees in Kanchanburi quote the following reasons for settling down in Kanchanburi:
- It has only a small international expat community, so giving the place a more Thai feel
- Folk from Kanchanaburi are noted for their friendliness and hospitality
- The weather is typically Thai
- It has convenient public transport and it is near Bangkok
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