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[strikeback4]

Originally Posted by Datingafter35

Anyone I can contact to see if I can make my stay on bkk a permanent one?

I'm planning to lead a digital marketer life and have been wondering if it's possible to stay there with just $1k USD without vice.

I tried my luck with cold approach and had been lucky with game and instant date but not lucky to get laid.

My night game was bad as well but some girls are quite hospitable with hard liquor.

Anyone can point me to the laojiao here?

This guy has been advertising on SBF, maybe you can contact him?

https://sbf.directory/showthread.php?t=650352

[vbkk]

Originally Posted by Datingafter35

Anyone I can contact to see if I can make my stay on bkk a permanent one?

I'm planning to lead a digital marketer life and have been wondering if it's possible to stay there with just $1k USD without vice.

I tried my luck with cold approach and had been lucky with game and instant date but not lucky to get laid.

My night game was bad as well but some girls are quite hospitable with hard liquor.

Anyone can point me to the laojiao here?

It all depends on what kind of lifestyle u could be pursuing here in bkk.

For 34,000 baht a month, u will really need to budget on housing/lifestyle etc. U will also need to extend your stay via visa options like tourist/visa runs etc. Not that u have plenty of options unless u have some savings in your bank which u can have more options available.

U will probably have to rent a studio bedroom and be living among the common Thais. Could u speak thai as well? What will u be doing most of the time when u are in bkk ? U might have to ask yourself these questions.

[strikeback4]

Originally Posted by vbkk

It all depends on what kind of lifestyle u could be pursuing here in bkk.

For 34,000 baht a month, u will really need to budget on housing/lifestyle etc. U will also need to extend your stay via visa options like tourist/visa runs etc. Not that u have plenty of options unless u have some savings in your bank which u can have more options available.

U will probably have to rent a studio bedroom and be living among the common Thais. Could u speak thai as well? What will u be doing most of the time when u are in bkk ? U might have to ask yourself these questions.

Agress on that, you must not spend too much

Alot of us have the mentality that since lifestyle is cheap, we spend abit more nevermind, end up overspend....

[BlueDragon193]

Originally Posted by vbkk

It all depends on what kind of lifestyle u could be pursuing here in bkk.

For 34,000 baht a month, u will really need to budget on housing/lifestyle etc. U will also need to extend your stay via visa options like tourist/visa runs etc. Not that u have plenty of options unless u have some savings in your bank which u can have more options available.

U will probably have to rent a studio bedroom and be living among the common Thais. Could u speak thai as well? What will u be doing most of the time when u are in bkk ? U might have to ask yourself these questions.

Originally Posted by strikeback4

Agress on that, you must not spend too much

Alot of us have the mentality that since lifestyle is cheap, we spend abit more nevermind, end up overspend....

Life in Thailand can be very boring without job, friend, family and last but not least money not enough.
The immigration rules can also be a paid in the neck with constant new rules changes for foreign residents.

[Naka_Timo]

Originally Posted by BlueDragon193

Life in Thailand can be very boring without job, friend, family and last but not least money not enough.

Agreed with you, but i still depend on which part of thailand. IF bangkok expenses getting high.

Chiangmai or issan will be a ideal place for slow pace and relax life. But of course still need a job to feed the family.

[strikeback4]

Originally Posted by Naka_Timo

Agreed with you, but i still depend on which part of thailand. IF bangkok expenses getting high.

Chiangmai or issan will be a ideal place for slow pace and relax life. But of course still need a job to feed the family.

Ya agree, who say life need to be constant partying going to bar, can just go to country side or beach relax under the sun, smoke and drink beer

[BlueDragon193]

Originally Posted by Naka_Timo

Agreed with you, but i still depend on which part of thailand. IF bangkok expenses getting high.

Chiangmai or issan will be a ideal place for slow pace and relax life. But of course still need a job to feed the family.

Getting a job one need a work permit and those on one year visa, retired visa or marriage visa, you must every month show proof of amounts in your Thai bank account and money can only remit from overseas. Every 90 days you need to report and submit documents to the immigration office.
Same apply when buying a condo in Thailand with money remit from overseas and a letter from the your Thai bank manager.

Personally, I would rather go on a regular trip than staying or retired in Thailand. Still cheaper & convenience and less headache of visa run.

[naemlo]

Originally Posted by Datingafter35

I'm planning to lead a digital marketer life and have been wondering if it's possible to stay there with just $1k USD without vice.

1k USD is enough to stay in BKK. I am a living example. Those who mentioned cannot, guess either they have not actually stay in Bkk and only hear, say from others or they living in luxury, every meal 500thb, staying in high end condo and with driver moving around. As for Visa, there are options u can explore.

A price indication,

1) Condo 10-15k
2) Food 5-10k
3) Internet and cable 2k
4) Mobile 500thb
5) Elec and water 2.5k
6) Misc 5k

[strikeback4]

Originally Posted by naemlo

1k USD is enough to stay in BKK. I am a living example. Those who mentioned cannot, guess either they have not actually stay in Bkk and only hear, say from others or they living in luxury, every meal 500thb, staying in high end condo and with driver moving around. As for Visa, there are options u can explore.

A price indication,

1) Condo 10-15k
2) Food 5-10k
3) Internet and cable 2k
4) Mobile 500thb
5) Elec and water 2.5k
6) Misc 5k

Good for you... But not everyone will follow such rigid lifestyles

Alot of people have very weak will power, when they think of thailand, they will think of sex and booze and tend to over spent

[naemlo]

Originally Posted by Datingafter35

I'm planning to lead a digital marketer life and have been wondering if it's possible to stay there with just $1k USD without vice.

Originally Posted by strikeback4

Good for you... But not everyone will follow such rigid lifestyles

Alot of people have very weak will power, when they think of thailand, they will think of sex and booze and tend to over spent

Read his question.... he was asking 1k USD without vice. If u want to add in entertainment, then different budget.

[strikeback4]

Originally Posted by naemlo

Read his question.... he was asking 1k USD without vice. If u want to add in entertainment, then different budget.

If he has strong will power is ok

Don't forget saving as well for retirement

[xing78]

Originally Posted by strikeback4

Good for you... But not everyone will follow such rigid lifestyles

Alot of people have very weak will power, when they think of thailand, they will think of sex and booze and tend to over spent

Studio apartment those w/o Gym and Pool can be as low as 2K-4K per month outside BKK center (Example in Nonthaburi).
Most of these Condo (Studio) selling price is around 600k to 1M.

I am also in the preparation of relocating here for working in later part of this year.

Usd1k is enough for monthly expense for 1 person if your work do not require local travel much to other province in Thailand.

[naemlo]

Originally Posted by strikeback4

If he has strong will power is ok

Don't forget saving as well for retirement

Aiyoh, he mentioned staying there, u keep helping him to think of this n that. U working as financial consultant for him?

1k usd is enough to live daily in BKK. If u want to talk about retirement of cause he needs to earn more than 1k usd and save the money for a proper retirement.

BTW, 1k USD is too much but for most pampered SG, should be right.

I have a friend staying in apartment and meals like Thais. 500 USD is more than enough for daily.

[strikeback4]

Originally Posted by naemlo

Aiyoh, he mentioned staying there, u keep helping him to think of this n that. U working as financial consultant for him?

1k usd is enough to live daily in BKK. If u want to talk about retirement of cause he needs to earn more than 1k usd and save the money for a proper retirement.

BTW, 1k USD is too much but for most pampered SG, should be right.

I have a friend staying in apartment and meals like Thais. 500 USD is more than enough for daily.

Friendly advice for him ma.... because not everything go as plan ma... best to have spare in case of emergency

[vbkk]

Originally Posted by BlueDragon193

Life in Thailand can be very boring without job, friend, family and last but not least money not enough.
The immigration rules can also be a paid in the neck with constant new rules changes for foreign residents.

Thailand is a country which in my humble opinion that as long as u have $$, u will be able to overcome most of the obstacles/problems faced.

Firstly, most of the visas like spouse visa/retirement visa/elite visas' have a basic requirement. $$! As long as u have the necessary basic requirement 400k/800k/500k respectively, u will be able to enjoy unlimited stay based on the current immigration regulations. For as little as $11 per day, u could get a hassle free 5 years elite visa with multiple entries.

For those who might want to try out short term living in Thailand, there's tourist visa/student visa/visa run subjected to 2 times a year/extension after 30days to choose from. As long as u meet the requirement for the visa, u can extend your stay in Thailand. Unlike in SG. U are subjected to scrutiny by our stringent immigration officers. Based on your frequencies/length of stay in SG.

Originally Posted by xing78

Studio apartment those w/o Gym and Pool can be as low as 2K-4K per month outside BKK center (Example in Nonthaburi).
Most of these Condo (Studio) selling price is around 600k to 1M.

I am also in the preparation of relocating here for working in later part of this year.

Usd1k is enough for monthly expense for 1 person if your work do not require local travel much to other province in Thailand.

I think most but not all are initially attracted to the nightlife of Bangkok which is why many really want to shift their base to Bangkok. No doubt there are also some who prefer the outside city kind of lifestyle in Chiangmai etc.

Condos/apartments on the outskirts and further out of Bangkok are definitely cheaper and bigger in terms of sqm. Unless u do not need to travel daily into the city, u can opt for that. Condos are sprouting everywhere nowadays. U can probably buy 2-3 condos at outskirts at the price of 1 in the heart of Bangkok.