'I moved 6,000 miles to country with 30C November temperatures - and found incredible bonus'

'I moved 6,000 miles to country with 30C November temperatures - and found incredible bonus' Retiree Luis swapped Spain for Thailand, where he enjoys warm weather, low household bills and a relaxed pace of life after building a home for £16,700 on his Thai wife's land Warm weather, affordable living and a slower pace of life have made moving from Europe to a country 6,000 miles away a rewarding choice for one pensioner. Luis, 68, left Spain to spend his retirement in Thailand, a country some 6,000 miles away where November temperatures reach 30C. He says he built his home for just 20,000 euros (£16,700) on land belonging to his Thai wife. He told YouTuber Sergio Castillo Calderon: "With 20,000 euros (£16,700), you can build yourself a house and live a peaceful life." Luis lives in Isan, in the north-east of the country, away from tourist hotspots such as Bangkok, Phuket and Ko Samui, reports the Express. The savings extend beyond the cost of building his home. His monthly electricity bill comes to roughly 60 euros, or about £50, helping keep his day-to-day expenses down. Ensure our latest world news headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings But for Luis, the appeal of his new life goes well beyond money. He values the local sense of community and enjoys a gentler routine, without the urgency he felt back in Europe. His day can begin as early as 3.30am or 4am, when he makes coffee and sits on the porch. He then takes his dogs for a walk and decides how to spend his time. There is no alarm clock, and no traffic updates or urgent phone notifications interrupting his peace. He has even chosen to do without a television. He said: "You realise that many things weren't as important as you once thought. I don't even have a TV. It's more relaxing this way. "Here, no one honks their horn, no one shoves you. If something doesn't go as planned, it's no big deal." The warm climate is another draw. Thailand enjoys warm temperatures throughout the year, with average monthly highs ranging from 29C in December to 37C in April. However, anyone considering a move should also bear in mind the rainy season, which typically runs from May to October and peaks in September and October. There are other practical considerations, too. Luis built his house on his wife's land, and foreigners face restrictions on land ownership in Thailand. Understanding the local rules is essential before making plans to relocate. His move has also brought a healthcare hurdle: he admits he has struggled to secure private medical insurance because of his medical history. Luis acknowledges, however, that his move to Thailand hasn't been entirely plain sailing. The retiree admits he has struggled to secure private medical insurance owing to his medical history.