If you are looking to relocate to Thailand and need help finding a property to rent or buy, I have set up RW4U Real Estate to help you out. We aren't big enough to help everyone so if you're looking, you can find my contact here: retiredworkingforyou.com/realestate/

I moved to Thailand with 3 suitcases and shipped nothing. In hindsight I only needed 1 suitcase. Haven’t touched the other 2. You wear t-shirts and shorts everyday and you can buy those here for less than in Western countries. If I had my time again I would have bought 50% less crap while working and moved to/retired to Thailand sooner.

As Thai citizen, I would like to give you additional info.(Affordable version) 1.) Thai retiree median annual retirement cost is around 600k baht (17k USD) per person in 2023. (of course, assume they have their own house) 2.) Cost of condo in bangkok per 1 unit (1 bedroom + 1 bathroom + 1 kitchen + 1 dinning room) in bangkok is around 1-3 millions baht for lower tier type of building. 3.) Search online for expat community first, many retiree can not adjust right away! 4.) If you plan to have a kid here at retirement age. Make sure your partner know boundaries financially. (there are a lot of gold diggers but there are love as well. Example I personally know a japanese retiree (65 yr) who have a son with 33 yr woman and live happily in Chiang Mai with monthy pension of 55K bath and yes, he also working as japanese translator/teacher) 5.) Do not come to the country with zero thai langauge skill. you will get scam more than you realized.

I don't understand why more people don't do this kind of breakdown. This is the best breakdown I've seen on the internet.

We moved to Thailand and brought 0 boxes. Just 2 suitcases! THAT's a purge!

I retired 5 years ago. I had a dream, move to Thailand, from the USA, and live out my golden years, I’m now 63. The reality turned out better than the dream. Thailand is the best life ever. I’d say a bare minimum of 45-50,000 baht per month is necessary to live a really good life here, however, don’t forget to account for inflation over the years, very important.

Chris, hard to express how much your helping me not just with budget info, but harnessing a fearless mindset to make the most of this one life we get. Thank you, brother.

I "retire" 6 months a year in Thailand. The other 6 I'm working in the USA. Thanks for your motivation Sir 🙏🏻

I sold everything and moved to Bangkok with a suitcase and a back pack. I regret the suitcase though since I like to be able to travel with a bike. Two back packs would have been preferred. Selling stuff at home also gave some money.

You're spot on about being prepared before making the big move. For a pensioner in Australia, their monthly income is around $1,377 USD. It's impossible to live on that in Australia as a lot of pensioners are finding out, especially those who don't own a home. My wife and I are prepared for when we move back to thailand in about 4 years, we own a house here, rental income, and currently building in thailand, so no rental fees, best is always to plan ahead, and if we ever need to return to Australia, we'll always have our home.

I moved to Thailand with a carry on bag and a small day pack. It was all that i needed. In fact i didn't even need most of that. Everything is available in Thailand including larger size clothes. i do have a friend with size 14 shoes which is impossible to find in Bangkok so if you have big feet bring some extra ones. Also, I am living on a monthly budget of about 1200 USD a month and it seems like plenty. I have an insurance policy from my old job in the USA which would cover emergencies. For minor stuff I just self pay. If anything major comes up I will just return to the USA.

Hands down the best overview on the net Chris: your calculations are very clearly laid out and a great starting menu for anyone setting out on their Thai adventure. Thank you!

Thanks, Chris for that "back of the napkin" analysis, including the upfront costs just to get there! Not many people talk about those costs, so thanks for unraveling that mystery a little for us. Most helpful as we start putting the pieces together for our move in late-2024/early-2025. This, and the Low-Medium-High table included in your "Real Cost Of Living" video are helping me to dial in much better on a pretty big life-change. Also, at the risk of overdoing it, I should also mention that your video on Nomad health insurance was very informative as well!

I've already began minimalizing my life here in Canada. Living a minimalist lifestyle can be very rewarding and beneficial. Experiences over possessions my friend.

Great job with this video! You roll out the information that we need in a no nonsense, easy to understand manner. Thank you.

Hi Chris, I started watching you videos about three years ago. With the information you provided and my savings, I took the leap and moved to Bangkok last March. The numbers and info in this video are right on almost to the dollar. My budget and living expenses are almost exactly as you described. Keep up the good work. Thanks

Another great video Chris. You've given a good insight in financial factors effecting ones ability to move to Thailand, but the only person that can decide how much you need is yourself. We're on target to get there in 2024. Spouse visa sorted, land purchased, pension prepared, time to enjoy life. We won't be in Bangkok, Pattaya, or other tourist areas though so our expenses will be a little lower (depending on travel) than most. We enjoy your videos (both channels).

Thank you so much for this realistic retirement cost overview Chris. I'm planning to retire in Asia sooner than later because the way thing are going over here where I live. I already had my feet on the ground in Hong Kong , South Korea, Singapore and the Philippines and thanks to your video's I'm flying to Bangkok next week and stay there for one month (yes too short I guess). The retirement budget needed what you described is kind of more or less what I expected. For those who can't effort it I would recommend to research the Philippines retirement visa SRVV (free lifetime basic healthcare coverage for retirees, tax exemption and more) If you have served in the army depending which country your from you will get even more benefits. I'm looking forward to experience Bangkok after watching almost, if not all of your video's!

I liked your Candid discussion regarding expenses to retire and live comfortably in Thailand. Getting the information from someone who’s actually living in Thailand was very helpful! Thank You For Sharing

Good info. We did our back of the envelop budget during our last vacation to make sure we would be fully ready to make our move and our numbers look good compared to your bare minimum. Since we have been living the expat life for over a decade the thought of moving isn't scary at all, in fact it is super exciting. We also made the mistake of too many boxes with a move, so lesson learned. Looking forward to your next video.

I pulled the trigger in early 2020. Retired on Feb 14th and the shutdown for Covid started March 14. I learned a lot early on and have settled into a "slow travel" routine where I avoid the worst winter weather in the USA by coming to places like SE Asia, South America and Southern Europe. Can't say I am ready to settle down yet but I do like all the different kinds of ways to make the best of this chapter in my life. Your videos are informative and entertaining! Thank you for all your hard work!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, this is exactly the video I needed. I'm 43 and I'm sooo damn close I can taste the mangos and Pad Krapow now.

It is as if you read our minds. Very much appreciate this. With our home going up after the holidays we are looking to be there as early as the end of March or early April. You have shared so much information already that has been helpful such as insurance etc. but this is another one we will refer to a lot I am sure. Thanks again, Sukanya and I can't wait and you have spared us a lot of mistakes. Thanks again Chris

Thanks for being real in this video!! So many of us needed to hear the information. Great video!!!

I retired at 40, that was 32 years ago. I have spent a lot of time and money travelling and living in various countries just enjoying the ride. Now I have $820,000 nest egg $3000/month pension. 72 years old now, guessing I have 10 - 20 years to live. No health issues as at today. The future still looks good. 😊

Hey Chris great video. My wife and I are set to fly to Bangkok this January and are planning to stay until the end of April. We will be seeing all the areas and several other countries. If you have time and want to do a coffee when we get settled please let us know. It would be cool to see a fellow Canadian from Ontario. Thanks again for everything you’re doing.

Chris, i love watching your videos. You give me hope to escape the rat race of australia and crazy cost of living etc. I'm 52 and your videos open up a whole new world of excitement and possible plans for the future!

Love that you got right to the point and don’t spend wasted minutes pitching your stuff or asking to subscribe. Your content made that easy!!

One more thing. Before going all in on relocating anywhere and retiring there is that vacationing somewhere is a different experience from actually living there. Take a temporary trip of at least a few months at the location you are thinking about and actually live there. Preview what living there will actually be like. You may find that location is not to your personal liking, lifestyle or meets enough of your expectations. In which case try some other places before spending a lot of your retirement funds making a full financial commitment

Just a few points from a 60+ single man living in Australia... 1) A one way flight from Australia to Thailand can be as low as $300 AUD. 2) Shipping personal items in a container can be as little as $1500 AUD (no furniture of course) 3) If you have at least say $500K in Superannuation savings (Non-homeowner asset test limit for a full pension is $543,750), you should be collecting at least $25k/yr in interest on top of a pension (tax free in super in retirement phase), say $50k/yr total without touching your savings. You can live quite comfortably on that in Thailand unless you must live in a large polluted city like Bangkok or Chaing Mai. 4) Parking $800,000 Bhat in a Thai bank at almost no interest has a opportunity cost of ~$1500 AUD/yr. Bad alternative. 5) The cost of health insurance for someone, say 60+, is obscene at $537 USD/mo just for standard cover. For Australians, that's $815/month!!! (my cover in Aus costs $350/month by comparison) 6) Thai tax residence laws due to come into effect in Jan2024 may see your retirement income taxed when remitted into Thailand! In summary, moving to Thailand has its appeal. But for retirees, the cost of health insurance and the possibility of your retirement savings/income being taxed on transfer to Thailand should give you pause.

hey ive been watching you for ages and others here too. this video was the most eye opening video i have seen in years of researching. i cant wait to get there! thanks brother !

Love your videos. Wife and I reached out to you last time to find a place, but we weren't sure we were ready to commit. (You told us to wait until we were ready). After a few weeks we actually found a realtor that found us a place. Never been happier. Thank you for your videos.

Amazingly helpful! Thank you!

Wow can't imagine moving with that much stuff. Hubby and I moved to Costa Rica at age 52 with 4 suitcases each and a cat. Ready to move on now and considering Thailand, plan is to move with even less. Great episode. Very informative.

I've watched a few of your videos, but this vid is your best yet. Very entertaining and funny. Thank you and keep up the great work.

Incredibly informative video! Thank you Chris

Very interesting, thanks Chris. I’ll be 57 when I retire in Thailand next year. Really looking forward to living in our very rural farmhouse in deepest darkest Issan🇹🇭

Hey Chris- best video you’ve made thus far. I love your new down to business style. Unlike so many KZfaqrs you give realistic numbers and expectations. Great info- keep up the great work.

Very good information. Thank you for starting this channel and taking time to provide this useful information. Extremely helpful!!

Quite informative and clever budget, great video, thanks for sharing

I’m loving the channel mate. You’re answering all the questions I’ve been asking myself before I decide to pull the trigger and sell up everything I own in Australia and retire early in Thailand. Keep up the great work my friend 🫡

I think that was a very fair assessment. I'm very fortunate in being married to a Thai and we have a property waiting for us. If you have no direct connection, then there are significant hurdles to overcome, although, if moving with your partner, then pooling your resources will definitely help. As someone who had lived in Thailand and remains a frequent visitor, I do notice that most foreign retirees who take the plunge on their own tend to come from rich countries (e.g. Scandics). That being said, you can live comfortably in Bkk on 50k THB a month, even less if you are not a drinker. As we get older, we should be drinking less anyway.

Love this channel, such helpful information always. Life in the UK as i'm sure in many other Western Countries/Cities at the moment is utterly miserable and i should imagine will get much worse than get better, so i am currently weighing up the option of following in your footsteps, your quote about rather die penniless than with too much money really resonates with me, the old adage of you only live once doesn't have a real meaning until you get to your later years in life, thanks once again Chris, keep up the good work buddy.

Excellent vlog. Ballpark figures adjusted to age and lifestyle are very helpful. Also your suggestions about household stuff and cars etc are worth noting.

Definitely your most helpful video. Also, appreciate your omitting the line about “convincing all of us to move to Thailand”.

Great insight for those thinking of retiring here under the scenario you painted. Well done. I'm 71 and have lived here 24 years in a different environment of village life so my sums are vastly different. But I spent the first 3 years in Bangkok and can equate to your assessment. Again, very impressed.

Well, I quit working a year ago because I'm done, and I have been looking at Thailand for about 4 years ...... and this video was one of the best down-to-earth videos about moving there that I've seen in years - well done dude !!! Ya NAILED It !!!

I am so glad i found your channel!!!!So informative!!

Before you sell up and move permanently, try a long holiday in Thailand say 6 months, then go home and then decide, weather is great but the people are 2faced is that what I want

To retire in Thailand, the amount of money you need will depend on your lifestyle and location. However, a monthly budget of $1,500 to $2,000 is often cited as a comfortable amount. This can vary based on factors such as housing, food, and other lifestyle choices. For a retirement visa, you may need a Thai bank account holding 800,000 baht (approximately $24,500) or a monthly income or pension of 65,000 baht (approximately $2,000) or more. It's also important to consider healthcare costs and other expenses when planning for retirement in Thailand.

Thanks for this Chris! Exactly what I needed 😊

This IS the year! Thanks so much for the wisdom.

Thanks for the great video's.. I'm 47 and done with my work..... But in 6 months time I'm on my way to Thailand. 🇹🇭 Excited to be moving and enjoy the beauty Thailand has to offer. The great food and weather. Friendly people and always something to explore and see. 🇹🇭✌🏻🏝⛰️🌇

My countdown clock to retiring in Thailand is ticking away. 8 weeks to go! I’m selling or giving away all of my material possessions in the US. Boat, motorcycle, RV…all gone now. Have 2 rental properties and a nice retirement setup after 41 years of working. I intend to leave the US, for good, with only a rollaboard and a backpack. Very excited. Your videos continue to inspire and excite me!

Great reality check Chris. I have been in Thailand for 2 1/2 years and there are always extra unexpected costs in moving to a new country and immersing yourself in a new culture. Many new things to try and experience and most are not free. My initial investment was more as we have property and a farm in Isaan but in retrospect I can choose to live there rent free, the food is far more inexpensive and we grow some of our own food. I can live up north for far less than 40k a month but have to give up many amenities the city provides. All in all, a person can live happily and easily survive in Thailand on much less than it costs in the west, and I personally couldn't afford to create a self sustaining type existence in North America like I can here.

Chris. I’d just like to thank you for your really informative vlogs. They have really focused my mind on the financial realities of retirement in Thailand. Thanks again and continue to live your best life. 🍻

I've seen several "cost to live in Thailand Vids Chris" but this is by far the best one and most interesting. I am retired and heading back to Thailand soon under the Retirement visa. Luckily I have done well and have some properties and a reasonable monthly income from my pension so I am ready top pull the trigger this coming January. Pulling all of the details together now. This list of costs is comprehensive and realistic from everything I have seen and read so thank you as always for taking the time to put this out here for us. I am a fan of Chiang Mai so my living arrangement will be in that area. I also want to experiment with Hua Hin too. I am going to do what I can to arrive with two suitcases and a wallet. I'll reach out to you with an invite for a cup of tea or Leo and some Khao Soi when I get there.

We will be travelling full time in SEA from the end of 2025. We will be 66 years old and will be on an Australian pension. We have a budget of $1K AUD a week for everything and we believe we can live comfortably on that. Our pension will be $750 AUD a week (on today's money) and we will be drawing the shortfall from our Superannuation. After 5 years of travel our Superannuation will reduce by $65K AUD less our Investment return of around $25K AUD (based on a conservative return). Our budget includes regional and domestic travel throughout SEA, return to Australia at least once a year for a few weeks, storage costs at home ($250- a month), subscriptions (media etc) all insurances etc. Net costs for us over that 5 year period will therefore be around $40K AUD. Thanks for the video and keep up the great work 🙂

#1. If you are SHIPPING ANYTHING to Thailand, you are doing it wrong. Minimalism is the key to life, sell it all!

Great video. Very informative. Thankyou for your efforts. Take care.

Hey Chris luv your videos, great to get the information from a fellow Canadian. I've visited Thailand twice and plan to retire there in a few years. I'm taking notes, thank-you for sharing this information. David 🇨🇦

Visa secured and one way ticket booked. I don't think I'm going to ship anything.

Great video Chris. It really helps the 1st time expat evaluate the costs and risks of F.I.R.E. (F It Retire Early). I’ve been able to do it on much less. But im completely comfortable living alone, cooking for myself, not dating, and living like a hermit. Also Thailand isn’t the only choice in SE Asia so don’t be discouraged by these numbers. Many guys are doing it on much less money than presented here. But Chris raises excellent points here that must be considered. GLTA 👍🍀

Hey, nice job breaking down the cost! Really good content.

Chris. Your studio looks great. Your content and production too. Thanks. You have yet another subscriber.

I haven't made the plunge yet (I will in early 2025), but regarding disposing of items: I moved to Thailand for about 13 months back in 2011-2012. I spent 2010 purging - selling, giving, donating, and boxing up into a shared rental unit. I kept only the bare minimum in case I returned (which I did). But when I was in Thailand, living in an apartment in Chaing Mai, I missed almost NOTHING. If anyone has a home - consider renting it out for passive income. Rent it out furnished. Some online rental services can help manage, otherwise, hire a local property manager (factor in the 5%-10% management fee). There are several options for renting furnished homes or individual rooms in a home (or an ADU). That way, you can keep things until you feel comfortable eliminating them while ... PEOPLE PAY YOU PREMIUM MONEY to keep your things (because they're renting your furnished home). Plus, you have a home to return to if you have a need or desire to go back home for whatever reason.

Great video Chris, I am retired in Florida and my God that is cheap comparing to the US. One thing I think you made a mistake of is that you didn't multiply the monthly cost by 12 and then by the 25 years life expectancy which will bring the cost up ( or may be you did), Any how I think half a mil USD to 750K would be the sweet spot for retirees to make the plunge. I visited Thialand with a friend of mine who had a sick child this october and was blown away with the cheap cost of medical care and how advanced is their hospitals and doctors (in matter of fact the cancer doctor we saw went to school in the US). Will definitely evaluate options here soon since Florida is getting really crowded and not a good value for what's it worth.

amazing video dude. i am 39 years old now, saving to retire at 50 in thailand. this video has been so helpful to get a clear financial picture

Thanks Chris, great vid. In January I retired at age 55, so this video is perfect for me. I'm in Bangkok right now, going back to Cape Town in a coupla days after a month here. Don't think I'm going to move here, but definitely spend more time here. So far it's only been about a month a year for the last few years, might try bump it up to 3 or 4 months a year, short rent my house back home to pay for some of it. Thanks again for your excellent vids.

you quote Bangkok prices. This is at the top end of 40,000 baht per month. My friend rents a fully furnished condo in Hua Hin for 8000 baht per month, but had to take the lease for 1 year. I lived in a small village in Isaan for 6 months and I think I spent more money on beer than anything else and spent no more than 5000 baht per month. Bangkok would have to be the most expensive place to live in Thailand. If you live frugal and don't go to bars every night and shop at Makro you can live on the smell of an oily rag in Thailand.

Great video Chris and very solid points. I'm 52 and retired in Thailand and the best and safest way is having some sort of passive income. Rental properties back in my home country solved that for me. Keep up the good work.

Thank you for your very informative stream. In my humble opinion, for anyone contemplating about retiring in Thailand, take this gentleman’s budget and double it and you will be fine.

Your one of the best Chris thanks a million very helpful info.

I’m gonna argue $500k US dollars is a minimum. $500k is 25k a year in fidelity fund basic cd interest a year. (Low risk) You live on $25k plus social security when it comes only…Never blow through savings. Inflation and taxes are how people lose in retirement. Governments steal… you’ll never make it on savings alone. Focus on revenue streams (rent house, cd interest, etc…) for as long as humanly possible.

You can get far better deals to BKK from the West Coast of USA especially after summer, normally under $1000 US, I normally pay $800 on EVA, a 5 star carrier. Gr8 video Chris

Your best shit show period. I've been purging in small amounts on a monthly basis. Its going to take me at least another 6 months to purge before I can retire. That's the hardest part I think. Thailand is really far away from Texas and taking my things is going to be unrealistic. Love your show Chris. Thanks for what you do, which you are the best at it.

Very well thought out. More folks need to think about these issues.

The thought of retirement makes me sad. My apologies to everyone who have retired and filing social security during this time after putting in all those years of work just to lose everything to a problem you never imagined to happen. It's so difficult for people who are retired and have no savings to fall back

I retire in April '24 aged 66. UK. At christmas I begin the big giveaway. Clothes to charity, my Nephew will have my Technics, amp Tannoy monitors, TV set and 50 years of vinyl. A community charity will take my furniture. Neighbours can pick over the other stuff and a few things sold off on marketplace for cheap cheap prices. If it doesn't fit in two suitcases, it's not coming with me. The pension is on the way and I'm pretty confident I'll be ok with my 47 years of pension. Thanks for this rough guide. I am going to treat myself with a decent flight, I am also going to use an agent to do my paperwork and open my bank A/c for the 800K I should be fine with your basic calculations, so many thanks for the rough costs, I am looking at being down south Songkhla. Hoping to leave the UK august '24 to Penang (2 months) where I have extended family who will help me transfer to Thailand and find a place to live, they have friends in Hat Yai.

Thank you for making these videos for us. Trying to escape seattle this year and your content has not only given me hope you’ve done a lot of leg work 🍻

Awesome video. It's not that you nailed everyone's retirement budget perfectly. That's impossible. Everyone's lifestyle and spending habits are different. But what I took away from this is simple. It's time. Don't wait too long to pull the trigger. Like you said. We only have so many rotations around the sun. Ain't that the truth, brother?

Chris, thanks for the video and for putting things into perspective for me. Now I just learned that I don't have enough to retire in Canada nor do I have enough to retire in Thailand. 😢

Chris, great video, so useful! You said that life for someone younger would cost much more in Thailand. I'd say it depends on how much you'd have to pay for health insurance, which would be much cheaper for someone not retired. It would be interesting to compare your monthly costs and those of Adam...

Hell yeah, brother. Wise words from a man enjoying his trips around the sun.

When I finally move to Thailand I will come with 2 Suitcases and a backpack…. I hope. Anything else at Home that is not nailed down will be Sold or given way. Oh btw Chris, it was great to meet you the other night at Jonny’s meetup in Soi 7 !!! Hanging out with you guys has been the highlight of my trip !!!

I like the way you said, "How about NANA. Love your video

I am planing on doing this. 58 now, so getting real close. Sell the home invest the cash, one back pack, that's it, everything else I sell or leave behind, expect one of my guitars., and I am so gone. Thing is I can't find detials on the retirement visa he is talking about. The closet I can find is a non - immigrant visa that is for 10 yrs but every year you have to check in and pass certain qualifications. Or the Elite Visa but that costs like 80K or so Canadian. So, anyway got some digging to do.

Thank you for this fantastic video. I'm also considering retiring in Thailand. For this video alone. You have a new subscriber.

Great info Chris. Appreciate it. As alway's stay cool 😎 kind and generous. Go Wings!

Great video. Nice break-down. 40k is quite low, but as you said prob more of a good bottom line, esp for BKK living. Other areas may be a little easier. Just wanted to mention if one goes the route of using an agency for a retirement visa, they normally take care of the 800k bank acct situation ;) That will likely cost you around 750+/- usd (approx 26000 thb - this may be good for those that don't feel like parking 25k usd in a thai bank acct - ofc it's about 700 usd extra out-of-pocket per year.

Good content 🙏🏽 I live in Bangkok / Pattaya and go back to America 3 months out the year to check on my air b n b properties and see family … helps me avoid having to border hop … I did however do the education visa but be careful with which school you pick because even if it’s online classes some or most require you to not leave Thailand without permission …also personally I would NEVER put any large amount of money in Thai bank ! It makes NO financial sense unless you come from a third world country or don’t like your money earning money

excellent well done! This information is thorough and will save many much pain. Good job

Well done! Best I've seen on moving to any other country. Thanks.

Maybe I pulled the trigger of coming here too soon , but you only live once , I’m 59 I’m in northern bkk I doing ok but yes got to be disciplined and sensible .. been here 9 months , i have budgeted well for incidental things, dentist , hospital , 😊 .. I’m healthy , I have visa , health insurance , I have no family in uk so why not .. the uk 🇬🇧 is crazy expensive .. we go on .. 😊

General rule - Bring half the stuff and twice the money

YOUR absolutely right,thank you for the real numbers video

Trust me, Chris. The scenario you painted about going to my boss and calling it quits is coming soon. And you, sir, I give some credit to for helping me realize I want the Thai life over what I have now. THANK YOU!

Let me add, you will get approximately 30% less if you take your SSI early. Chrck the actual percentage but if you can take that hit and be ok thats the way to go.

I was thinking about retiring in Thailand some years ago, but no, I will not do that. I have a bit more than the 500.000 $ you mentioned and from the financial aspect of today it would work. But looking at changing Visa rules, new taxes, health insurance and inflation, it could be a dream of may be 15 - 20 years. I can imagine to travel 90 days to Thailand, make holiday there, go afterwards to other countries nearby. I think, this plan suits better to me. I do not have to learn Thai, I do not have to live with society rules I do not understand longterm. I don´t want to marry a Thai woman. As a short time visitor I can do everything possible to adapt to the country. Additional I want to visit more countries than Thailand, not only in Asia. I come from Germany, this is a bit different to USA. My plan is to move to a nice place in EU and from there I can travel. This could be in Germany, but other countries in the EU as well. I´m not sure yet. I think, you are not much cheaper in Thailand than for example in Germany. I don´t want to live like a student and the opposite, when I live there, I want to see as much as possible. This costs money and for this I doubt that 1400 $ will work for me. It´s more in the direction 2.000 $/month. Ok, if you have a pension of let´s say 1500 $, which isn´t much, you are forced to save money. With this you can live in Thailand on the countryside. But there is not much interesting, it is a silent and slow life. If you are looking for it, than this will work. But this is not for me. Everyone is different.

Chris- I'm loving your show! I have to say that even though I've been over and over to Thailand, you really make me wanna return