Yes, this is very common.
Sadly, most are on a budget, they don't have the funds for a quality life, unable to fund a hobby, no car or bike to get around, just eating a meagre meal, no money to eat at a nice restaurant and to top it off, no family to spend quality time with.
It must be a very lonely, sad life.
I'm very lucky, I have a big family here in Pattaya.