@Mika *******

Phuket had it, West had it, Kanchanaburi was worse than CM at times. All of Thailand was affected, the winds brought it it from Cambodia. It drifted over from Myanmar and Thailand's own burning in the north east and west blanketed much of Thailand. Between Kanchanaburi and Bangkok we were covered with fine ash every day for 4 months. Even my Thai workers got sick and could not work, and that's highly unusual. Because they don't get paid. 2 million people were hospitalized and the Thai government told its own people to work from home if they could and stay indoors. 14 year old kids are dying of lung cancer. Its great now, but feb to may is poison. Try watching TNT even he was spluttering, broadcasting from Phuket. The only people who are ridiculous are those with a vested interest telling everyone, 'Nothing to see'

@Patrick *******

That's fine if you have reserves beyond that. But don't get married, don't have kids and don't support your Thai family. Not an easy thing watching family die because you they don't have the money and you do, unless you have a heart of stone. And if you are in a relationship budget for the Thai parents too. Her mum needs an op, you going to sit on your 2 mill and watch her die? And trust me, for lots of conditions in public hospitals, you don't have a chance.

No one seems to have a clue what ongoing cancer treatment costs. In Thailand for some serious but treatable cancers you are talking millions and millions of baht. If you live long enough you are likely to get cancer. If you can't afford it, don't come. If you want to die in 'paradise' on a budget, come by all means. But you are likely to die broke and early. Thailand is not for those on a very modest budget, unless you want to live like an ordinary Thai and take your chances with the public health system.

hard

More feeble excuses. Every over stayer just ruins it for the rest of us

@Mike ****

I agree, my medical history is complex. I still got offered cover. You don't need cover if you have enough to self insure. That's an option, but anything really serious would drain a lot of cash. And we are talking millions of baht potentially.

You cant live in Thailand 4 months of the year. No father would inflict that on young lungs. Cancer rates in young people are sky high in Thailand, and its lung cancer that is killing them.

@Darcy ********

I fear his remark is meant as a joke. Freelancer is a term some expats use to describe women who sell them selves privately rather than out of a bar. Ignore the creeps. And the creep.

Of course I know that, but there's little chance of a full time dance role in the average Thai school. But it could be an extra offered beyond a TEFL job, that would enable her to do what she loves and maybe build on that.

Getting a TEFL is easy online for someone with your ability. Lots of schools would be lucky to get you. Best wishes