FritsSikkink Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) 9 minutes ago, theguyfromanotherforum said: Nah....they feel enraged because money really can't buy happiness so they put down anyone who spends less than them....which includes the prostitutes apparently. With 4K THB a month you have not much to enjoy in live. Prostitutes have nothing to do with it. Why would you want to survive (drinking tap water and buying old discounted food) if you can have the good life too. It aren't only old guys who think they are losers, young people with a proper job, think the same. Edited October 29, 2017 by FritsSikkink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsensam Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 15 hours ago, giddyup said: I don't see anyone enraged, and I have no idea how old they are either. Perhaps you are just suffering from gerontophobia. some people here definitely have a negative attitude towards people who dont spend much money, just do a search on 'cheap charlie'. maybe they feel bad because they are forking out fortunes just to keep a girl on their arm or maybe they feel superior because they have more money, anyway the point is valid. also, 'old' does not necessarily refer to their age but to the fact they crop up again and again and have done for quite a while. live and let live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 9 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: Personally, I have no problem with the OP's lifestyle... But it seems he left off a few real expenses, like: --visa/extension costs --health insurance and/or medical expenses --dental care/teeth cleaning --trips back to the home country at some point/points --a GF or wife or just one night fling sometimes --mobile phone and/or home internet services ..and the list goes on and on... I guess what I should have said more clearly is, I'm not one to judge the OP for the lifestyle choices he makes for himself... But speaking personally, I don't think living like that would be very healthy or enjoyable. Definitely not for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylophone Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 15 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: 16 hours ago, giddyup said: Perhaps it's because those who live on very little, even if they can afford a more extravagant lifestyle, see it as a badge of honour, when there's really nothing noble about it. I lived a pretty frugal lifestyle when I was 19 and hitching around Europe and the US, but that was out of necessity. If those guys want or have to live like that then fine, same with guys throwing money about, but the looking down on the former is just unnecessary Agree with that, but for me this is just "existing", not living............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 14 hours ago, Kadilo said: If he's only washing his clothes 3 times a month I guessing he don't use much soap or shampoo. i wouldn't like standing next to him for longer than 7.5 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Viking Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Kudo's to the OP. Not something I would consider though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, bert bloggs said: More like 4000 baht a day in our house 4,000 Baht = one week electricity. tried hard not to comment but my dogs barked "coward! go and piss on the anthill!" Edited October 29, 2017 by Naam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldbear Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Too bad Canarysun isn't still around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 1 minute ago, Goldbear said: Too bad Canarysun isn't still around. nice chap, amusing! i think he went back to UK because of a medical problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 It's loathing because you western pathetic bums slumming it in a devolping country make us normal people look bad as wellGo home before your 2 year overstay kicks in. we all know it's going to happen Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using TapatalkYou proved my point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Agree with that, but for me this is just "existing", not living............Yes I agree and guys living on a few thousand a month aren't far away from being homeless. And they can't even play golf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Is this living or just an existence, where is the 'fun"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuaBS Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 16 minutes ago, CGW said: Is this living or just an existence, where is the 'fun"? Depends on what you call fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiChakayan Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 4 hours ago, BuaBS said: No need for eggs nor milk. OMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXBKKMAN Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 I think if you want to live the frugal lifestyle and be happy with it you need to do the Kings "porpieng" thing. 1 rai of land . Fish pond in one corner, thai veg growing in another quarter, mango/fruit trees in another, simple bungalow house, teak trees around the edge for shade and timber. Cash expenses will be minimal when its established. You may end up giving food away or swapping it for sone cocunuts with a neighbour? You dont need to own the land. Go to to any rural area and rent a patch off a local. It might cost 4000 baht a year? Has anyone done this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Ron Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 14 hours ago, InMyShadow said: It's loathing because you western pathetic bums slumming it in a devolping country make us normal people look bad as well Go home before your 2 year overstay kicks in. we all know it's going to happen Sent from my Redmi Note 3 using Tapatalk Look bad?? To whom? Western pensioners? Who gives a shit what they think? I certainly don't To the locals?? I doubt it What really makes us look bad to them is when they see farangs - young or old - dragging a bar girl in hotpants, platform shoes and last night's warpaint around a shopping mall. Personally, I couldn't live ultra-frugally because I need my creature comforts (living space, boys' toys, Western diet etc) but I won't ridicule someone who chooses to pare spending to the minimum. I find it hilarious when people who are mostly here to get more mileage out of their income than they could at home go around telling those who watch their spending that they're living too cheaply. The poor make the worst snobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiChakayan Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Techno Viking said: Kudo's to the OP. Not something I would consider though. Don't you have the slightest suspicion that this thread has been started by some sort of troll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 17 hours ago, giddyup said: Perhaps it's because those who live on very little, even if they can afford a more extravagant lifestyle, see it as a badge of honour, when there's really nothing noble about it. I lived a pretty frugal lifestyle when I was 19 and hitching around Europe and the US, but that was out of necessity. I'm still banging away like I was 19 ..... only with greater success. I prefer the meals I cook for 15-25bht to anything I can buy. You probably would too, I'm a great cook! I have a choice of bicycles and lycra outfits, the weather is great (mostly), what more could I want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Viking Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Just now, KiChakayan said: Don't you have the slightest suspicion that this thread has been started by some sort of troll? Don't really care if troll or not, its not my place to look down on people that choose/forced to live frugal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, Thai Ron said: I find it hilarious when people who are mostly here to get more mileage out of their income than they could at home go around telling those who watch their spending that they're living too cheaply. The poor make the worst snobs I live to hike and cycle, doesn't matter what money you have, it just ain't possible to live that lifestyle in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguyfromanotherforum Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 True man. Too many Cheap Charlie virgin pensioners who can't afford a girl back home are trolling about their supposed quality life in Thailand. So far the thread delivers 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongtourist Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Shaving cream you can definately do without. Easy to get from lathering up the shampoo. But really what the OP say is an existance of roughly 130baht a day Who can live on this? Just my beer bill alone is more than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaeJoMTB Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 16 hours ago, Kadilo said: If he's only washing his clothes 3 times a month I guessing he don't use much soap or shampoo. Wear your clothes in the shower, no need for extra soap, and the clothes dry overnight ready for the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanesox Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 They don't get enraged, they feel sorry for the useless life these people are having. Who says it’s “old” folk being frugal? A lot of under 30 losers in Thailand living on a few thousand baht a month because they don’t want to work hard in their own country Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuaBS Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 5 minutes ago, MaeJoMTB said: Wear your clothes in the shower, no need for extra soap, and the clothes dry overnight ready for the next day. A pack of laundry soap is 45 B for 450ml , I do months with that. This is Thailand , I'm naked most of the time , no need for clothes. Ordinary soap is better than shampoo to shave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 18 hours ago, Crossy said: Just to put things in perspective, you spend 4,000 Baht a month, I don't get out of bed for that an hour. Some very pretty ladies don't get into bed for less than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguyfromanotherforum Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 11 minutes ago, tingtongtourist said: Shaving cream you can definately do without. Easy to get from lathering up the shampoo. Is this why I'm losing my hair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuaBS Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, shanesox said: Who says it’s “old” folk being frugal? A lot of under 30 losers in Thailand living on a few thousand baht a month because they don’t want to work hard in their own country Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app They don't want to part of the system , paying HIGH taxes for old people that have pensions that are way too high . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Ron Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 2 minutes ago, shanesox said: Who says it’s “old” folk being frugal? A lot of under 30 losers in Thailand living on a few thousand baht a month because they don’t want to work hard in their own country Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Who are the biggest losers? Younger people who live frugally in Thailand at 20-30 or old people who live frugally in Thailand after an entire lifetime of work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguyfromanotherforum Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 8 minutes ago, Thai Ron said: Who are the biggest losers? Younger people who live frugally in Thailand at 20-30 or old people who live frugally in Thailand after an entire lifetime of work? And can't get it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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