Four months in Thailand with little financial resources?
My partner and I are considering taking 4 months of parental leave and going to Thailand with our 2,5-year-old daughter during that period. Unfortunately, we do not have many financial resources because we will have to continue to pay off our loan in Belgium and we will receive little or no benefits.
Thailand is known for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, but did you also know that life there is surprisingly affordable? In this analysis we explore the current cost of living in Thailand for 2023 and translate that into a statement. Do you agree or disagree? Then respond.
Cabinet takes measures against high living costs and introduces visa exemption for Chinese
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is taking action to relieve the pressure on the wallets of Thai citizens. With a new supervisory body for the 10.000 baht digital wallet initiative, plans for bi-weekly salary payments to civil servants and a brave visa waiver for Chinese and Kazakhstani citizens, the government is committed to economic stimulus and financial relief for the people.
I plan to settle in Pattaya for a number of years. Now I hear that Jomtien is much cheaper for expats in terms of living, eating, drinking, going out, etc. Is that correct and is the difference really that big?
Analysis and calculation of inflation in Thailand
When asked what the real situation is with inflation and the increase in costs, the following research from a reader is interesting. 8 years ago, in 2015, he started keeping an Excel file in which all expenses made in Thailand were registered.
Many Thai households have accumulated significant debt, with banks, credit card companies, corporations, family and loansharks. This debt crisis has become a major challenge as the cost of living for citizens is also rising.
'Minimum daily wage possible at the end of this year to 492 baht to compensate for rising living costs'
The National Wage Committee is expected to come up with a proposal to increase the daily minimum wage due to the rising cost of living in Thailand.
A new form of blackmail in a bad marriage between Thai and Farang
In a sign that some marriages between Thai and Farang are less happy, several Britons are having trouble convincing their wives to provide the identity card or the original marriage certificate. This is required to get a visa year extension on the basis of marriage. But what happens if the woman refuses to cooperate?
I've already read some articles about the cost of living in Thailand, but apparently I can't respond to that (because it's too old). It is not possible to discuss this again. What struck me most about this discussion was that people would need more money to live in Thailand than what is available in Europe. In Belgium there are people who have to get by with 1200 to 1300 euros in pension and I read here that people in Thailand needed at least 2000 euros. Is this bluff involved or?
Bangkok and Chiang Mai are among the thirty most expensive cities for expats in Asia. Ashgabat in Turkmenistan is the most expensive city in both the world and Asia, according to an ECA International survey of the cost of living for expats.
Is it possible to get by with 10.000 baht a month? April was such a month, due to the restrictions we, a family of three, stayed home almost the entire month.
Been in a relationship with a Thai boy for 15 years, works in Phuket. I would like him to go back to his family in Isaan. My question is simple, I'm going to maintain him what is reasonable at the moment given the living conditions in Thailand?
Reader Question: Has the cost of living in Thailand risen sharply?
My Thai girlfriend wants more money for her living because everything has become more expensive in Thailand. Is that correct?
Thailand loses its 'cheap living' reputation
Life in Thailand is getting more and more expensive, especially compared to Malaysia and Indonesia. This has made Thailand less attractive, not only for tourists but also for expats and pensioners who want to settle in the Land of Smiles.
Cost of living in Bangkok increased significantly
Bangkok ranks 90th among the XNUMX most expensive cities for expats in Asia, according to research by ECA International, a company that provides information on the placement of international workers. They measure the cost of living in global cities twice a year.
Health insurance, WAO and emigrating to Thailand?
I want to emigrate to Thailand next year and deregister from the Netherlands completely. An ONVZ employee referred me to OOM insurance, where they have a living abroad insurance policy. I have sent an e-mail to them to find out whether they will accept me. I have Crohn's disease, and have a colostomy, so I do need my stoma equipment in Thailand every month, and my tablets.
A few weeks ago my Thai father-in-law passed away. My mother-in-law is now left alone with no income. As a former police officer, he had a monthly benefit, but it expires upon death. So no widow's pension for mother as we know it in Belgium. Now I'm considering taking care of mom.