@Stan *****
In the provinces and Hua Hin You'll be absolutely fine. My monthly spending lands in the $2,500-$3k range. It feels like I'm living on a budget 3x that amount. Got a nice ocean view 2 bedroom condo in the posh area of town. Walking from my front door to the beach takes about 5-6 minutes, and I walk slow. Can go out to eat wherever and whenever I want. Get my hair washed at the salon a few times per week. Go to the barber for a hot towel shave once per week. Have a lady that picks up my laundry, brings it back all pressed and folded a couple days later. Like you, I don't drink too often. But I can keep a nice bottle of scotch and a bottle of wine on hand for when the desire hits. When my friends back in the US ask, I tell them it feels like I'm living a life without want. Living out here feels like how life is supposed to feel.