There's that and there's the fact that Thrall seems more like the type that just wants to settle down. Many Pandaren ideologies are relative to simply taking it easy and calming the stress that one has within one's self to achieve enlightenment and master the flow of chi.
However, yes, it is more likely that Thrall will simply retired much like Metzen, making the occasional appearance every so often, or so I would assume.
I am both the Lady of Dusk, Vheliana Nightwing & Dark Priestess of Lust, Loreleî Legace!
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<3 ~ I am also the ever-enticing leader of <The Coven of Dusk Desires> on Moon Guard!