chicowoodduck Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I learned the hard way....had too many coin operated girlfriends and all at the same time....?????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomyumchai Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 17 hours ago, SoiBiker said: I have an actual relationship that doesn't involve money changing hands. I too have a soi dog that loves me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Just now, tomyumchai said: I too have a soi dog that loves me. That's no way to talk about another poster's wife, Sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomyumchai Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Just now, SoiBiker said: That's no way to talk about another poster's wife, Sir! Oh! Id forgotten about her..... make that 2 then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 1 hour ago, tonray said: Did you mean to say 'inlaws' ? Other people speak about their inlaws, i speak about my outlaws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubster Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I get the same amount [ in dollars] every month and I spend the same amount every month, All of it. I worked and saved for 35 years so I could do that. Its nice not to save anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldozer Dawn Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 If you are young, saving money is only half of the picture. It is also important that you learn how to invest your savings wisely. Here is some reading material to get you started: How To Create and Manage Offshore Wealth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z42 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Make sure you use the brain in your head more often than the one in your trousers... That takes care of so many things. Have some fun for sure, but as with almost everything, do it in moderation and your life will be a treat and the best things keep their sparkle for a lot longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemguy Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Geez......The answer is plain and simple Join a Buddhist Monastery..... And there you are living here in Thailand and could not think of the obvious...yuk, yuk...lol Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Also you can say reading TV. I get so many inspired tips on saving money and not opening my wallet I come away richer for reading this forum everyday. For realz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 17 minutes ago, anotheruser said: Also you can say reading TV. I get so many inspired tips on saving money and not opening my wallet I come away richer for reading this forum everyday. For realz. if you would swap your turboprop Embraer with a Gulfstream or Learjet you could save a lot more by using cheaper jet fuel. the same applies to your gasoline powered Fortuner. get a Benz or BMW Diesel and maximise your savings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Naam said: if you would swap your turboprop Embraer with a Gulfstream or Learjet you could save a lot more by using cheaper jet fuel. the same applies to your gasoline powered Fortuner. get a Benz or BMW Diesel and maximise your savings! I have always learned that turboprop and Jet both use A1 – however fuel economy between turboprops and jets may depend on distance and altitude... Edited October 10, 2016 by khunPer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
212Roger Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 To save money in Chiang Mai, don't bar fine a girl on Loi Kroh Rd. Just pick up a ladyboy along the moat; a lot cheaper. 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 2 hours ago, 212Roger said: To save money in Chiang Mai, don't bar fine a girl on Loi Kroh Rd. Just pick up a ladyboy along the moat; a lot cheaper. 555 No need to justify your preference under the guise of saving money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellee Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 On 2016-10-09 at 10:59 AM, SoiBiker said: I have an actual relationship that doesn't involve money changing hands. BS....you may not be handing out every month but you are paying in some ways nothing is free end of story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 On 10/9/2016 at 7:48 PM, Andrew C said: For example, I avoid fancy restaurants because I realized I could get food that is just as good for half the price at small street shops. So you're one of the digital nomads I keep seeing in CM every day? The food court downstairs at Maya is where they meet, will queue up for the 40 baht dishes. They earned $4 maybe so they deserve to eat cheap . The rest of us who can afford it eat upstairs . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) 4 hours ago, michaellee said: BS....you may not be handing out every month but you are paying in some ways nothing is free end of story Nope. My wife has more money than I do. Its 2016. Women earn their own money these days Edited October 10, 2016 by SoiBiker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) I'm touched -- an actual relationship. Hit it Bing -- Edited October 11, 2016 by JLCrab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Flint Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Spend less than you have, thats ca good way.Also marry a thai lady who earns over 25,000 baht a month, then save that also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted October 11, 2016 Author Share Posted October 11, 2016 12 hours ago, balo said: So you're one of the digital nomads I keep seeing in CM every day? The food court downstairs at Maya is where they meet, will queue up for the 40 baht dishes. They earned $4 maybe so they deserve to eat cheap . The rest of us who can afford it eat upstairs . LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macthehat Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 12 hours ago, balo said: So you're one of the digital nomads I keep seeing in CM every day? The food court downstairs at Maya is where they meet, will queue up for the 40 baht dishes. They earned $4 maybe so they deserve to eat cheap . The rest of us who can afford it eat upstairs . What's wrong with eating good food for 40 b ? Do I smell snobbery in chiangmai?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT85 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 4 years here.. things that set me back most? 1. owning a car. 2. eating at restaurants regularly. - try food courts and street food more.... cooking at home doesn't always work out cheaper if just for 1 or 2 persons. 3. not being careful with groceries... not just perishable foods.. but like a lot of house hold stuff is expensive here... it all adds up! some things are ok for generic brands.. but many things end up unusable.. like tesco branded floss... 4. be smart about utilities and phone bills... only good thing is? my company has a provident fund which i opted in with pretty good returns... so if i ever resign.. i get a pretty decent cash payment... and i guess in many ways that is my "savings". i've always been a strong believer in.. the best way to save more money? is to earn more. haha sad but true! good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 8 hours ago, Bernard Flint said: Spend less than you have, thats ca good way.Also marry a thai lady who earns over 25,000 baht a month, then save that also. my wife would object. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT85 Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, Naam said: my wife would object. hahaha whats mine is ours.. and what's hers.. is hers! nothing new.! but hey i'm one of the lucky ones that's happy.. I Guess?! happy wife, happy life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) 3 hours ago, Macthehat said: What's wrong with eating good food for 40 b ? Nothing wrong with that if you live on cheap Thai food. You want some gourmet food I guess you need to find another job. Edited October 11, 2016 by balo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 (edited) I save by lending money to my Thai family my wife is one of 9 so l save a lot. Edited October 13, 2016 by Kwasaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Get a friend to booby-trap your wallet........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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