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53 minutes ago, Scouse123 said:

Your post itself and what you are writing here should tell you that you shouldn't be coming if you are so frightened by these possibilities.

I share the same concern as the OP. I want to visit Thailand and did plan to go. The issue raised byt the OP is real  for everybody that do not have a family or property in Thailand.  Some few days ago there were a post discusising the Thai Pass. It is the total of all regulations you must meet that make me delay my travel. Also considering that possible new rregulations my make return flight difficult.  

And to add to that - the risk of getting covid when travelling (I am dobble vax with booster) as apposed to stay at home and can avoid crowded areas.

On 14.1.2017 at 9:41 AM, joeyg said:

Must say, been living here about 2 years, haven't experienced that phenomenon.  Maybe I'm keeping a good distance?  

I have experienced that phonomeon with Russian: standing in line for ferry back from koh Larn, this Russian couple just pass the line. An english woman tell them to stand in line, and the Russian man want to hit her. His partner stop him and no-one else want to stop them. Also me. 

I do not like this part of Russian culture.

13 hours ago, nilster said:

That is what I meant. Rules are rules but practice may be different. Have anyone been in same situation and got rejected on border?

Why the six months validity passport rule?

It is not a requirement of the U.S. government. The six month validity passport rule is a requirement of other countries accepting foreign travelers. The six month passport validity rule is enforced because nations do not want to risk having travelers and tourists overstaying their passport validity. Six months is now the standard validity requirement for many countries. Most visitors to the United States are also now required to have six months validity of their passports.

i ask my gf about her finances; about salary, debt, how much she pay for the room, how much for parents, downpayment of loan, see bank statements etc. I do not want a gf that is iresponsible about money - it will eventiually drag you down also. So I think it is right to tell her about your finance to show that (?) you are a responsible person that have control of your economy. It is fair that she know about you..... I did borrow my gf 20.000 bath for some short-term need - and she did give me back all money.

Most posts here show distrust in thai girls - and nobody seem willing to take the chance to trust a gf. You need to build that trust and you should be honest about yourself, and you get respect back....(maybe).

I did make came consideration and the original poster. Going to Thailand for three times a year for the last 10 years, now I consider moving there after early retirement. Using 5000 bath + per day during holiday, how much is a realistic budget for staying three months?

You can find a room for 5000 bath/month; but not easy to get for short term rental. Most rental are for 6 months plus - minumum 3 months. And rent increase by 50% if you have short term. My best investment was a monthly membership at Tony fitness at 1780 bath (soi Buakhao), keep med from drinking before 6 pm. I did end up with around 2300 per day + hotel = 70.000 per month ex. room. If you get a reasonable room, add 10.000 to give you a monthly budget of 80.000 bath. One thing that I did experience; it is very difficult to change habit from vacation mode to "long-stay" mode if you stay only 3 months. I tend to keep same habits as before even though you drink less, you need the social part of going to a bar and meet other people. If you are not an internet-dependant; in which case you do not need to go to Thailand to fullfill that need.

A friend do have long stay at 1500 bath per day, including cheap room at 6500 per month, motorbike and and beer/girl maybe once a week, eating cheap out only once a day. It can be done at 45.000 per month.

About health insurance - you should have. But check condtions, I had a friend have with insurance covering motorbike accident. Insurance company were happy to take money for that cover, he had accident but (after accident) insurance was not valid because he did not have internation/local driver license. Check conditions,

The answer is easier than the question. That's why the " how long is a piece of string" came up. "Comfortable" is subjective. Also where you live is a factor. What your hobbies, lifestyle, and how you lived back home all come in to play. Even if you were asking the same question about England it's hard to give a general answer, since I'm sure London is more expensive than some small village, and comfortable has a different meaning to everyone.

The easist way I can think of to answer this question is this, (but keep in mind I'm from the US and think in dollars). Whatever you were living on back home you can do it for 30-35% if you keep the same lifestyle.

Again, that goes for the US. Maybe a British expat can chime in on the percentages for the UK.

One thing is for sure, you have enough money to last three months if you do it right.

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Whatever you were living on back home you can do it for 30-35% if you keep the same lifestyle.

Really?

If the OP wants to keep the same lifestyle as back home: foods, wine/alcohol, clothing, vehicle, entertainment it won't be 35%.

It won't even be 135%. More like 150%. In the venues the OP is considering, even the rent and quality medical care isn't cheaper, and the other items are higher.

'... local operators demanded up to Bt100,000 compensation for damage to their jet skis ...' And that's assuming the vehicle wasn't already damaged.

I am reading my rental contract for motorbike; at 200 b/day.

Hirer is responsible for any damage; maximum payable is 15.000 bath. Hiring jet skis at 1000 bath (?) an hour should have a similar contract. Since earlier post state that you need licence to do this business, then a similar written contract should be requirement from local authorities.