infinity11 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) is all it takes to live WELL in Thailand. Anything more than that is fluff and unnecessary, in my most humble opinion. Without a family and kids of course. I am sure opinions will vary and some might even live WELL on less!!!! Anything more is wasteful and lavish and unecessary IMHO. BTW most thais live on much much less. Edited January 26, 2013 by infinity11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Ok. Feel better now? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Maybe, if you don't have a car, a dependent spouse, kids, or anything beyond the most basic accommodation, then yes 1000 Baht would do you. Bugger me, I have just described myself! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkokhatter Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Thanks for letting me know ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedghog Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Does that include,the cost of 2 holidays a year. Last year Hong Kong and Bali. Not fluff. just what I am used to. This year a month in blighty ti visit my ageing Mother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickthailand Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 i assume you mean after rent, electric,internet,water etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamhar Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Maybe, if you don't have a car, a dependent spouse, kids, or anything beyond the most basic accommodation, then yes 1000 Baht would do you. Bugger me, I have just described myself! I resemble that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 (edited) The crux of the problem resides upon your definition of the phrase "live well" and upon the where in Thailand. For many 1000 bht is fine for other not nearly enough I think the op did not post this as a definitive statement but as an opinion to start a conversation on the subject Edited January 26, 2013 by sirineou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommoPhysicist Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Why do you all assume a woman contributes no money, transport or housing to the relationship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotto Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Even if you are single i do not 1000bht would be enough for me i reckon 1500 yes then you are getting closer to the mark but it all depends on your lifestyle i suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegee Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Why do you all assume a woman contributes no money, transport or housing to the relationship? Because that the way it is isnt it??? Have i missed something??? ... TAKERS not GIVERS!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon01 Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Yeah, you could do it, but I expect dam_n few would really enjoy themselves. Too much to see And do here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candypants Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 agreed, it is a perfectly reasonable amount of walking around money after the expenses are covered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Why do you all assume a woman contributes no money, transport or housing to the relationship? From experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 1,000 Baht A Day... What about the night? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williewolf Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Why do you all assume a woman contributes no money, transport or housing to the relationship? Because she lives with me!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigger Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Why do you all assume a woman contributes no money, transport or housing to the relationship? Because, as much as people like to pretend its not true... A large percentage of the members here have married or paired up with Bar Girls who will simply refuse to work or put money in.... Those of us with non working girls do enjoy equal contribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigger Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 1,000 Baht A Day... What about the night? Add another 0 and you have the nite time spending money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurnell Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I spend about 2,000 baht a day after paying the mortgage, school fees, family health insurance and maid. My company pays for the car, fuel and expenses. There is nothing extravagant in that 2,000 baht. Holidays are additional. Even my wife spends more than 1,500 a day. No way can you describe 1,000 baht a day as living well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgs2001uk Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 No way can you describe 1,000 baht a day as living well. I concur, however there are some who would call that living the dream. A scuzzy 20+ sqm condo in On Nut, eating khao man gai three times a day, and knocking back big Changs at the local sorry shop, still have change left from 1,000 baht. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydneycraig Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Each to their own... 1000 a day is fine for some and for others it's a bottle of wine good for nothing but cooking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjj Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I spend about 2,000 baht a day after paying the mortgage, school fees, family health insurance and maid. My company pays for the car, fuel and expenses. There is nothing extravagant in that 2,000 baht. Holidays are additional. Even my wife spends more than 1,500 a day. No way can you describe 1,000 baht a day as living well. I'm not having a dig as it your money and you can do what you want with it, but what do you and your wife spend 3,500 a day on? I must profess I can be good at spending money, but as a daily allowance I would struggle to spend that every day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilled Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Maybe 300-400 baht A day hotel room.Eat on 300-400 A day.rent motorbike.Laundry that 1000 baht is gone. I believe 1 million baht A year for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbrain Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I spend about 2,000 baht a day after paying the mortgage, school fees, family health insurance and maid. My company pays for the car, fuel and expenses. There is nothing extravagant in that 2,000 baht. Holidays are additional. Even my wife spends more than 1,500 a day. No way can you describe 1,000 baht a day as living well. You should move to Thailand then. It's much cheaper here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrer Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 One of my maids couldn't live on that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurnell Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I spend about 2,000 baht a day after paying the mortgage, school fees, family health insurance and maid. My company pays for the car, fuel and expenses. There is nothing extravagant in that 2,000 baht. Holidays are additional. Even my wife spends more than 1,500 a day. No way can you describe 1,000 baht a day as living well. I'm not having a dig as it your money and you can do what you want with it, but what do you and your wife spend 3,500 a day on? I must profess I can be good at spending money, but as a daily allowance I would struggle to spend that every day. Have you ever had lunch for 4 in an average restaurant, bought a pair of shoes for a 6 year old, an ipad, half a dozen Kilkennys, 3 bottles of wine, a new phone, TV, PC, clothes, glasses....etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurnell Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I spend about 2,000 baht a day after paying the mortgage, school fees, family health insurance and maid. My company pays for the car, fuel and expenses. There is nothing extravagant in that 2,000 baht. Holidays are additional. Even my wife spends more than 1,500 a day. No way can you describe 1,000 baht a day as living well. You should move to Thailand then. It's much cheaper here. Are there other countries that accept Thai baht as currency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tingtongtourist Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Easy to stick to spend around 1000 a day...maybe scenario something like this: Fri-shop big c weekly supplies 1400 Sat-party time 2000 Sun-keep to party on 2000 Mon-recover from w/e 250 Tues-recover still! 350 Wed-movie/beers at home ect 500 Thurs-meet friends/lunch ect 500 Of course this is for single guy, prepare a lot of nice farang food at home..but still manage to have an OK time prepare to double or triple if adding GF or bargirl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjj Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I spend about 2,000 baht a day after paying the mortgage, school fees, family health insurance and maid. My company pays for the car, fuel and expenses. There is nothing extravagant in that 2,000 baht. Holidays are additional. Even my wife spends more than 1,500 a day. No way can you describe 1,000 baht a day as living well. I'm not having a dig as it your money and you can do what you want with it, but what do you and your wife spend 3,500 a day on? I must profess I can be good at spending money, but as a daily allowance I would struggle to spend that every day. Have you ever had lunch for 4 in an average restaurant, bought a pair of shoes for a 6 year old, an ipad, half a dozen Kilkennys, 3 bottles of wine, a new phone, TV, PC, clothes, glasses....etc. Ok, misunderstanding then. I thought the 3,500 daily allowance was just for a daily expenditure. I didn't realise you were including the above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrer Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I spend about 2,000 baht a day after paying the mortgage, school fees, family health insurance and maid. My company pays for the car, fuel and expenses. There is nothing extravagant in that 2,000 baht. Holidays are additional. Even my wife spends more than 1,500 a day. No way can you describe 1,000 baht a day as living well. You should move to Thailand then. It's much cheaper here. Are there other countries that accept Thai baht as currency? Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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