Sorry small private school and I am the only farang. But living in Pathumthani is definitely cheaper than living in BKK, sometimes I can't even spend 12K a month - and I do travel on the weekends too!
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lol exactly most farangs can spend 30K in a weekend in BKK. .
as far as the 30K it is def doable but u will lead an extremely simple life. I think alot of westerners move to Thailand because they love to travel and your not going to do much traveling on a 30K salary. .
I have a friend who is a Philippine english teacher and he makes 22K. . he lives but he is real frugal and doesnt travel much or go out much. .
plus what mvinci said. . it depends where u live. . i dont think u can live on 30K in phuket, BKK ect. . maybe in a more rural area it is possible. .
to be frank, ive found just the opposite to be true...
if you like tech stuff, enjoy staying at home- like wathing tv, or the video games, or computer- you will save a lot here.
but if you fancy social interaction that goods cant buy- then youre in for a hurting, because nightlife (however tame) is where the hidden costs are in cost-of-living here.
everyone i know who can save money here, has an indoor hobby of some sort. not that they are TOTAL inwards, but there is some technology or book -whatever- that they like OVER the incessant need to bond and go out.
i agree...buying a PS3 and staying every once in a while would save me a ton of money. .
[quote=stfranalum;1197975]right. its romantic to say that you live off of little....but not too romantic to be stuck someplace in life.
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sorry Franny, don't want to burst your bubble but Kerouac is an author - I think you might be trying to say 'On the road' is a good book. to that I would heartily agree as there is more than a bit of a Sean Cassidy in most of us on this forum
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Used to feel that way but I'm happy enough chilling by my condo's pool / in the park. Travel's normally a letdown - went to China and visited the Great Wall, Forbidden City etc. Not a patch on Thailand.
I guess we'll travel abroad again at some point though. A short trip Japan appeals.
Luckily for me and the missus, we're stay at home dullards. And happy that way!
Clubbing was alright when I was chasing poonani, absolutely no need for it now.
My mate Steve reckons my book shelves house one of BKK's better libraries
Last edited by Lor Ling; 8th August 2009 at 09:25. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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Franny is a samart man...I don't go out much and drink rarely(conscious choice). worked all week, went out socializing and drinking last night. Spent more last night than in the previous 5 days combined...therein lies your cost of living.
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As far as living expenses go, I think the most important thing to note is that when he goes out other men appear to be buying him quite a few drinks.
If you can swing that, or just not go out, then 30K a month could be possible.
Those options don't really do it for me.
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Crikey. I've just moved to Thailand and already I am starting to see some kind of Expat demographic on this thread. Am I right in saying that anyone from the West who fancies coming to work in Thailand for a short period so they can travel the surrounds is considered a loser by, erm, other expats?
Neal Cassady?
not at all. . i think most people first come here for their love of travel . .there is nothing wrong with that at all. .
u will find alot of people do stereotype expats especially older ones but really who cares what others think. . its your life to live. . enjoy Thailand and enjoy ur travels
How about people who use two periods..at the end of every sentence??..
Or two question marks??
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'tis true.
If you're white, straight, male, over 40 and in Thailand, you're pretty much in the last minority group on earth everyone feels comfortable dumping on.
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