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Jan 5, 2025
13 days ago
"I received my DTA visa last year in November, and I'm currently based in Australia. I work in Australia, where my primary income source is, but I’m planning to move to Pattaya for good. I’m drawn to the lower cost of living and a more peaceful lifestyle there compared to the hustle and bustle here.

I have a fair bit of savings (about 150k AUD) and plan to live off them for the first 1.5 years. My monthly budget is roughly 30,000–40,000 THB. I’m not a partygoer and would like insights into potential monthly expenses, including:

* Rent

* Food

* Transport

Could those familiar with the cost of living in Pattaya provide realistic estimates or advice on this plan? Thanks in advance!"
Nov 7, 2024
2 months ago
David *******
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A small question from someone (me) who might possibly retire in Thailand one day: For a small condo, how much will I pay for electricity per month (using a/c)? And how much for water?

Thx.

Edit: My question was rather vague, I know 😂.

But I was just looking for a price RANGE - and I thank all of you for giving me that!!!🙏🙏🙏
Oct 28, 2024
3 months ago
Hello to everyone 🫡

I want to come to Thailand for a extended holiday… I sold my truck and its time for a holiday too 🙂

Please help me with the knowledge about tourist visa requirements 🙏🏻

How much money do I need to have/month for a good holiday?

Is the country safe?

Are theives there?

The police have power?

If make a mistake, they send you to jail or they judge you first?

Thanks for your answers!
Sep 18, 2024
4 months ago
Antony *******
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Hello everyone. Coming back to Thailand for 4 to 6 months but on a bit of a budget so around 9 to 12k a month is best until my plans start to kick in. Will be back and forth from Hua Hin/ Cha Am to Pattaya/ Jomtien and looking for rental sites for monthlies studios. Any suggestions would be appreciated
Sep 18, 2024
4 months ago
Colby *******
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How much do “border runs” typically cost? I wanted to get the DTV visa but it doesn’t look like i’m going to have the 450,000 Baht before my flight on Oct 10

i’m from US. I’ll be staying in Koh Samui, on whatever other Visa i can get. ( i guess tourist visa) trying to figure up how much it’ll cost to refresh it
Sep 16, 2024
4 months ago
Jack ****************
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What is the attitude of Thailand regarding farang retiring here to pass? Like, not the guys who go broke and want to do weird shit before hopping out hotel windows, but just like really old/sick people?
Sep 11, 2024
4 months ago
James *********
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Did anyone notice you get more your money by going to the Phillipines than Thailand?
Sep 8, 2024
4 months ago
Jared *******
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To the guys who are already living in Thailand.

I am trying to some up how much I should be budgeting on spending per month on livings costs more or less.So I will be renting a house probably around Chiang Mai area and my wife will be with me.It would be very helpful if people in a similar situation could tell me more or less how much do you find is a comfortable amount of money to be living on?That’s including rent and still being able to go out and do some touristy things? I will also be buying a car so including gas prices.I know Thailand is very affordable but I just wanted to get a rough idea as I have only been on holiday and probably was over spending.
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