uffe123 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 what is this guy smoking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
473geo Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 I am working on the reasoning that when my wife rises to the level of fully 'self sufficient' we will achieve the status of being happy with a little to spare, leaving plenty of room for continuous improvement Right now I would put us as happy, enjoying gently improving our lot. Life is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 2 hours ago, smotherb said: Not sure most expats are nearly bankrupt; but I lack the proper data to make that assessment. I see three classes of expats here; none I would consider rich. The first are the cheapskates, always looking for the cheapest beer or local spirits, eating only the cheapest street foods, living in run-down rooms with the toilet down the hall, claiming they don't like a/c, but hanging out in the malls on the hottest days, walking instead of taking public transport; heaven forbid owning a vehicle, even a bicycle. Then, there are those who live a meager existence on a paltry government pension, a teacher's salary, or other comparably low-paid income; they may even be able to afford a western meal once in a while and may even own a scooter or live in an apartment with bath. Then there are those who have a decent pension or investment income, have salaried jobs or work off-shore, or own some business which pays the bills and provides income. They usually have vehicles, live in comfortable accommodation and even use a/c. They spend money, drinking other than the cheapest beer and may even drink imported spirits, they eat western foods and may drink wine, and some even party like a tourist, at times. They are often thought-of as rich, by the two lower economic classes, but in reality are not. IMHO the three classes of expats mentioned are unlikely to associate with each other, so it's difficult to estimate the percentages. I'd say I am in the third group, although I actually eat about 90% Thai food because I prefer it over Western food. I would agree I am not rich, but comfortable with my lifestyle and happy most of the time. Can't ask for much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMuhammad Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 5 hours ago, colinneil said: Ouch, how do you know the figure is 98.7%? I for 1 enjoy being a miserable, critical, moaning old sod. You are wrong about the next cheap barstool beverage, as i dont drink, but would love to be able to sit on a barstool. It’s the simple things hey Col? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Just another quality Vlog from "Dan the Man" This is really embarassing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 47 minutes ago, Lacessit said: IMHO the three classes of expats mentioned are unlikely to associate with each other, so it's difficult to estimate the percentages. I'd say I am in the third group, although I actually eat about 90% Thai food because I prefer it over Western food. I would agree I am not rich, but comfortable with my lifestyle and happy most of the time. Can't ask for much more. Yeah, I am also in the third group, but I do know expats from the other two. Of course, I live in a non-tourist area with relatively few farangs, so we tend to know each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Will you kindly stop posting this drivel ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Some putz trying make $ off the internet. At least now I know what videos to avoid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerkinsCuthbert Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Does Vlog Dan get paid for this stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 8 hours ago, nsimmons said: Does not one have a right to ask or know anything they desire? Only if you answer is optional. N You can tell him about yourself if you want to be stupid, your choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandalf12 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 8 hours ago, atyclb said: some expats will even tell everyone they "have a lot of money" but "are not stupid" as they count cash to pay for drinks for the multiple freelancers magically attracted to their table. You they are not stupid? Nice world you live in I wish it was the real world most of us actually live in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 7 hours ago, Destiny1990 said: Well i never made a drama about 0,10 bht. Believe or not there was a Thai lady who offered pay the full amount by her self but i split it with her then. You must be loaded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Feeling rich when you have 40K THB to spend must be great, that is the minimum payment of the government in the Netherlands, when you are on your own and have no work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 19 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said: Feeling rich when you have 40K THB to spend must be great, that is the minimum payment of the government in the Netherlands, when you are on your own and have no work. Yeah but u cant collect it while living in Thailand. I think its 700 euros for a single unemployed person so its 28,000 not 40,000 bht. For an unemployed person u have all ur calculations wrong no wonder u jobless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turki Moe Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 this guy should be somewhere else but not on Tv and Thaivisa ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericthai Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 11 hours ago, Destiny1990 said: Most expats are nearly bankrupt. Example i wanted to go with a song teaw from klang road to sukumvit and we were with 4 people but it needs 10 before take of. i talked to the other passengers lets pay double then it will go right away. 2 Thais agreed but the old farang expat shouting in my ear its only 10 bht how dare i charge him more?? <deleted> hahaja.. I then chipped in for him but yeah most are hete on a tight budget. Russians walking 3 km with suitcases to save 50 bht. and this is why Thais started their two tier pricing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumarianson Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Simple answer! Only when they have enough, and they never have enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inThailand Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 17 hours ago, colinneil said: Well they have to fill pages with something, wake me up when there is something of a bit of interest zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. Glad to see another worthless post to your all important post count Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 2 hours ago, inThailand said: Glad to see another worthless post to your all important post count You having a bad day? Girlfriend not taking care, you having to do it yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 12 hours ago, Destiny1990 said: Yeah but u cant collect it while living in Thailand. I think its 700 euros for a single unemployed person so its 28,000 not 40,000 bht. For an unemployed person u have all ur calculations wrong no wonder u jobless. It is € 942,51 a month. I am living in Thailand and I make a lot more than 40K, so all your assumptions are completely wrong. How does that make you feel? https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/documenten/publicaties/2017/12/15/uitkeringsbedragen-per-1-januari-2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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