Thread: How to live in the LoS for about $600./mo.

I spend more on chorizo.

^Boyztown aficionado heh? Each to their own.

I'll knock them across...you head them in.

Originally Posted by pseudolus

20,000 baht doesn't even cover the daily soapy. It's a pathetic amount.

Now that's some fairly expensive soap - however, THB 20k, well, almost lasts me a solid week.

Originally Posted by Davis Knowlton

All in what one considers 'living'. On that amount of money, 'existing' might indeed be a more accurate word. By American standards, I have a very good pension. By British standards, it's a very, very, good pension. My family and I are able to live very comfortably, and that's the direct result of a lot of years of hard work, and a bit of planning. It would be possible to live on less, but why do so when I don't have to.

Good for you..............................

Originally Posted by Simon Atai

20k/month is doable.

better off going back home and getting a job instead of living like a pauper

Originally Posted by uncle junior

better off going back home and getting a job instead of living like a pauper

we have a word in English - we call it "Masochism"

There are some folk that enjoy living in a fifth story walk up concrete box disguised as accommodations dining on a handful of rice, mama noodles and ozone scrubbed water - they get a great deal of enjoyment in the bragging rights of how "cheap" they "can" (not necessarily do) live.

Yep, same here, I am used to a frugal life. Haven't felt the need to be otherwise here, after an initial period of indulging years ago.
I like it that the money lasts longer, so I have to work less

Bit of a difference between eating mama noodles because you like them and because that's all you can afford.....

I hate mama noodles.

However, I recently discovered chicken congee from 7. Mmmmm

Originally Posted by stroller

Location...

....and overall lifestyle, obviously.

It's gonna be hard to live on $600 a month once Taco Bell opens in Thailand.

While I treat myself to imported steak and a bottle of drinkable wine occasionally, I don’t spend a great deal on myself. My income is sufficient that I don’t have too many things to worry about.

I did splash out on a mountain bike. Chinese and it cost a whopping 80 quid in real money.

Seeing my lads happy on Christmas morning was enough for me today. I did share my marmite on toast with the MIL today. I can cross her off the list of potential thieves anyway. The Tesco tea bags are hidden too. lol

Originally Posted by Switch

Seeing my lads happy on Christmas morning was enough for me today.

The elephant's trunk posing pouches went down well then?

Originally Posted by YourDaddy

It's gonna be hard to live on $600 a month once Taco Bell opens in Thailand.

Anyone,...who'd spent one penny @ Taco Bell,...is welcome to pay me a visit,...in the forum retard lounge...

Well, you know your place...

shame he won't stay there

After paying for house and bike/car rent credit, health cover, plus utilities, one can live comfortably on 30k a month anywhere in the kingdom.

Originally Posted by TuskegeeBen

However, the OP topic title point, is about those farangs who are compelled to live on approx. 19-21K-baht/mo.,

...and how well of a comfortable lifestyle they can develop for themselves,...in the Kingdom,...in these present times...

Walter Mitty is callin'.....

^^ If one is a genuine monk, perhaps.

Originally Posted by Luigi

If one is a genuine monk, perhaps.

Ok then,...that's a start. Any other "useful" suggestions,...por favor?

Wear sunscreen.

Or a lube if Luigi is around