New poll: the price tag of a good life in Thailand
This post from June 25, 2011 is a repost following our milestone: 250.000 comments on Thailandblog. This article received no fewer than 267 responses.
In the speech from the throne on Prinsjesdag, the cabinet still assumes a modest increase in purchasing power of 0,4 percent for pensioners, but such a marginal increase is negated by inflation.
Appeal to Dutch minima in Pattaya
Thailandblog wants to pay attention to this group of Dutch people by interviewing some of them and publishing their story. Basically, their story is posted without the name of the interviewee.
Bangkok more expensive for expats
It has become more expensive for expats to live in Bangkok, according to the ECA International ranking. The Thai capital is now 147th on the list of the most expensive global destinations in 2013 for expatriates. Last year, Bangkok was still ranked 162.
Bad news for expats in Thailand: Euro to record low
Annoying news for tourists, expats and retirees. On Friday, the euro fell to its lowest level against the dollar in 2 years.
Tokyo most expensive city for expats, Bangkok cheap
Tokyo is the world's most expensive city for expatriates and Karachi the cheapest, according to Mercer's 2012 Worldwide Cost of Living Survey. Expats pay the most for living in the Japanese capital. Luanda in Angola is second.
Thailand no longer attractive to pensioners?
There is an interesting post on Thai Visa about price developments in Thailand. The central question is: “Is Thailand still a cheap destination for foreign retirees and tourists?”