Hi everybody, I'm 19 and these are the things I want when I come to live in Bangkok for 6 months- 1 year

a 1 br with a modern/ european interior, furnished

a maid every week

a motorcycle (upkeep, gas etc.)

to eat meat at every meal, doesn't have to be western style

a private language tutor every few days

hobby lessons- martial arts, cooking... not all at once, one at a time

bars/clubs maybe 2-3x a week, again doesn't have to be ex-pat, just friendly and lively places

Could this all be had for 1200 USD/ month or will it take more?

I reckon that to be around 40000 baht.

The answer is yes pending though on how much you end up paying for rent and how much booze you drink. You arent leaving much margin though

Perhaps budget for $1500

Have a good time

Yes, 40,000 Baht a Month will do you in my opinion.

You're only 19 so you don't need as much as some old guy who has to pay for everything through the nose or be lonely.

You'll have a ball, good luck.

- a 1 br with a modern/ european interior, furnished

10,000 to 15,000 per month plus another 3-6k for utilities, internet, etc.

- a maid every week

1000-2000

- a motorcycle (upkeep, gas etc.)

I don't understand. You can buy a cheap one second hand for under 15k. Gas will be cheap enough. You will likely be fined by the police for false or real infractions once a month or more in BKK, depending on how often you drive. Budget about 1000 per month or so.

- to eat meat at every meal, doesn't have to be western style

Call it 500 bt per day for food or 15,000 per month

- a private language tutor every few days

4-5,000 per month

- hobby lessons- martial arts, cooking... not all at once, one at a time

4-5,000 per month, maybe less, maybe more, depending on the class

bars/clubs maybe 2-3x a week, again doesn't have to be ex-pat, just friendly and lively places

1000-2000 per evening, maybe more. Call it 15,000 per month.

I'd suggest something closer to 2,000 USD per month would be more appropriate. Plus an additional 2,000 USD to get established with apartment and transportation. Plus another 2,000 USD as an emergency fund. If you need to live on $1200 you can certainly do this and still enjoy yourself, you would just need to be a little more discerning in how you spend the cash.

Edited December 25, 200916 yr by way2muchcoffee

a private language tutor every few days

Take a Thai class with one of the sponsors of this site.

This will also solve your your visa problems.

What Visa problems?

What Visa problems?

You need a visa to enter the kingdom.

Long-term visas are very hard to get.

What Visa problems?