@True *****

Your breakdown in your expenses is stupid and unrealistic. Christmas presents? Doctor's appointments? Coffee? 3000 baht? You've plucked figures out of the air. The OP wants a ballpark figure. He's retired. You're young. Where's the similarities. He doesn't have kids. Jesus man, you're way off the mark

@True *****

And that's your freedom of choice, which is great. I haven't contradicted myself once, you perhaps have some comprehension issues. It's not you who's requesting feedback is it? So you don't have to consider every single comment. Jeremy started his post with the comment "by my standards" but you're reluctant to accept that. I suggest someone with the name True Blue is a fake profile who enjoys trolling.

@True *****

If you only want to consider that $400 one, I guess that's your choice! Personally I'd be looking at all of them, but I'm not seeking feedback. I've lived here for 15 years, so I've got a pretty good idea of my living expenses

@True *****

I don't think he recommended it. I think he was giving the lower-end perspective. What is possible. I couldn't do it, no way in the world, but my lifestyle is a little more lavish, but I'm sure many do. I think the OP was looking for feedback across the board so he'd get a good balanced "feel" of living costs

@True *****

Exactly my point. People choose how they want to live. And if they want to live on baht, so be it.

@True *****

That's up to him to budget accordingly. As I said before many people rely on GoFundMe when they get sick. How do you know he has insurance in his BIG bike? I'm only speaking generally. If Thai people can live on meagre income, so can expats.

@True *****

By "retired" I mean 50+

@True *****

But the OP is retired, so his situation is totally different to yours. I think he's seeking feedback from people in a similar situation? As to

@Jeremy *****

's comments, I'm happy that I'm non-judgemental!

@True *****

You appear to be judging others situations on your own personal position. I'm not Thai but I don't own a scooter (and never will to be honest). I live in Bangkok so public transport, taxis, Grab etc suit me fine. If I go out of Bangkok I hire a car. I'm retired so my kids are grown up, and many other expats are in the same situation. You're young, so you have a completely different set of standards. Retirees don't have the same obligations. My children have already been through school and university and are now working. They fend for themselves. Many other retirees are in the same position. They don't need much to live on, because they live a simple life. I bring in 100k each month, but I also use that to fund my airfares as I travel overseas three times a year, and travel extensively within Thailand. I also like to eat out and visit music venues at least three times a week. Not everyone wants that, and I respect that. My needs and wants are different to the next person. And I don't judge.

@True *****

But I see health insurance isn't on your budget, but you're still spending 15,000+ baht per year on doctor's appointments! Many rely (and get quite successful with) GoFundMe appeals when the going gets tough! Not everyone needs a car, motorcycle and a scooter. I live in Bangkok so I don't need any! It doesn't bother me what people "provide to the community". Whatever they do bring in, they spend here. Every baht matters