Well it certainly is not a work visa, no, the Thais will not be giving foreigners pensions, and in Pattaya a very comprehensive insurance policy should be taken out. Also, the police in Pattaya are really sweating on foreigners now. I know this for a fact. A lot of corruption. One thing, don't get involved in any traffic incident, YOU will get the blame, no matter matter who is at fault. Heard many horror stories about this. I think this topic is relevant, because many Guangdong and Guangxi people are going to Pattaya, Chinese and laowais. Yes, the girls, the booze, the bars, the food, the beach, sun, all great, but there is a dark side also.