If one is on SS wants to live in Thailand with a retiree Thai lady

[camper star]

Some of you most likely have married a Thai lady that has worked for the Thai govt and have retired.

My question is this... can one live on American SS and a Thai wife whose retirement can be around 20000 baht. That is my understanding of the Thai retirement system.

These people have no bills and currently are in physical and mental shape. So what do you think about my question. 

[JAG]

You can live on as much or as little as you want, if the truth be told. When my job disappeared for several months when COVID struck, I managed on ThB 12, 000 a month. That included providing for a teenage daughter. It was a struggle, I ate Mama noodles a couple of times a week, but I managed.

 

By contrast, I should imagine if your wife has a 20K pension, and you have your US Social Security, then as a couple you would be, I would say, quite comfortably off.

 

On the other hand, others will be along shortly no doubt to claim that one cannot live on less than 100K a month.

 

It is, as they say here: "up to you!"

[KhunLA]

If getting (and qualifying for) a long term visa (for marriage or retirement) that is more than enough to live on, or should be.

[CharlieH]

The biggest single expense is the roof over your head. If that's paid for, then rest is really very low and easily do-able on those figures.

 

Ultimately it depends on your lifestyle. 

[Liverpool Lou]

38 minutes ago, camper star said:

So what do you think about my question.

I think 2/10.

[camper star]

18 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

I think 2/10.

Is that good or bad.

[Harrisfan]

59 minutes ago, camper star said:

Some of you most likely have married a Thai lady that has worked for the Thai govt and have retired.

My question is this... can one live on American SS and a Thai wife whose retirement can be around 20000 baht. That is my understanding of the Thai retirement system.

These people have no bills and currently are in physical and mental shape. So what do you think about my question. 

Too vague a question.

[camper star]

3 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Too vague a question.

So we live in Bangkok. Low price area. Have a home that is paid for. Can I give you more 

[Harrisfan]

Just now, camper star said:

So we live in Bangkok. Low price area. Have a home that is paid for. Can I give you more 

If you live there now you already know the costs.

[mogandave]

Wind up.