@Frank ********

even having a girlfriend actually cost you about the same, cause she will eat for 3 people by herself. I never seen girls so small eat so much. 😃😃. Basically you need to double your expenses for GFE.

Be careful massages can be deceptively expensive. Let me tell you how. Sure 350.to 400 baht massage. Then tip say 200 to 300 baht for tip. All the sudden that is $21. But because you think it's so cheap , you get a massage every other day, where as at home you might get s massage one every two years.

Now , I didnt even add in , the persuasive young therapist that convinces you to give her an extra 700 baht tip to make the massage real good you like.

Brothe money goes fast when you are trying to enjoy yourself in Thailand. You will be surprised at all the unexpected cost.

@Nelly *****

I did and understand completely what it's asking. Asking for the best us carrier while in Thailand.

T-Mobile for sure. Very seamless. Free internet. Free high speed internet when you first arrive up to a certain limit. I use it with dual SIM so I have both local and T-Mobile, that way I can still receive phone calls texts from us no problem. But also can receive local Thai phone calls and texts. I use esim for Thai.

@Jacques ****

just food for thought for the original poster, when I saw age 77. I was thinking that should be a consideration in the planning.

@Jacques ****

I was just thinking at 77, might be a bit costly in the risk pool.

@Jan ********

Relax man, you got calm down. Not that serious. However long it takes you to go 80 km is up to you. Have a good one. ✌🏾.

@Ken ********

exactly to each his own,.that is the most beautiful thing about Thailand so many choices for everyone. Pattaya is the very best place to drink beer and hangout with females. But it's cool that you can find whatever you are looking for in Thailand. Paradise. 😃

@Jan ********

To the Pier is an hour and 15 minutes from Pattaya Central.

@Ramses *************

not helping the economy, more money in the economy chasing the limited amounts of goods and services, equals inflation. When expat comes in and is willing to pay more for an apartment or condo, it means that Thai person does not have the opportunity to competitively compete for that same apartment based on their income. It will drive the citizens away or increase prices for them. If the amount of goods and services does not increase, it does not make life better. The gentrification of Thailand is a real possibility, and we can at least acknowledge that fact.

But you know, China is making it easier to obtain Visa as they are seeking more expats. 🤷🏾‍♂️😁.