Been here 15 years and me and my Thai partner are still living on 20,000 baht a month, that includes water and electric. OK, own house so no rent to pay, but we eat very well on than 20K and despite some food price increases, it's still cheap to live here. Besides that, I love the feeling of freedom that I get in Thailand, I can build a pergola without planning permission, there's not a copper behind every bush waiting to pounce on you for some misdemeanor, there's no ethnic groups whining about their rights to practice their own laws, don't regret the move for a second.