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- Fri Jul 28, 2017 6:40 pm
- Forum: How much do Things Cost ?
- Topic: Thai Meals and total cost per day?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 12418
Re: Thai Meals and total cost per day?
If you are living in Thailand and not staying in tourist areas then I got some numbers for you. 1. A plate of rice and some stir fried vegetables would be 30-50 Baht. 2. A bowl of noodles and meat would be 40-60 Baht. 3. A general plate consisting of rice vegetables and meat + fried egg (yes fried e...
- Fri Jul 28, 2017 6:42 am
- Forum: Teacher's Corner
- Topic: Is Knowing Local Language necessary?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 14802
Re: Is Knowing Local Language necessary?
In my experience knowing the local language is not necessary at all when it comes to doing your job as an English teacher. As a teacher in Thailand I am discouraged from speaking any Thai to the students, rather they want the students to be immersed in the English language. On another note, you abso...
- Thu Jul 27, 2017 4:32 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Retiring in Thailand
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2701
Re: Retiring in Thailand
Exactly, This is what I meant by the idea of decent or fancy living being subjective. This may clear things up. I mean living on the 30th floor of a 2 year old high rise in the middle of BKK within walking distance to a massive shopping mall and the biggest weekend market in Thailand, with amenities...
- Thu Jul 27, 2017 8:04 am
- Forum: Night Life!
- Topic: 5 Thai drinks you must try!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 15786
Re: 5 Thai drinks you must try!
Haha I thought I will for sure see Hong Thong or Sang Som when you mentioned Thai Whiskey.
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But yea Thais love their iced drinks and so do I
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But yea Thais love their iced drinks and so do I
- Thu Jul 27, 2017 7:50 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Retiring in Thailand
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2701
Re: Retiring in Thailand
It really depends on what you mean by decent and what lifestyle you're used to. I would say you can live very comfortably for around $1,500 a month. Your biggest expense will probably be entertainment if you like to go out. Rent is $250-500(very fancy) in BKK. $300-400 for food and the rest is whate...
- Thu Jul 27, 2017 3:57 am
- Forum: Night Life!
- Topic: Is nightlife allowed for a serious teacher?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 9831
Re: Is nightlife allowed for a serious teacher?
It really depends on what kind of job you have. If you are teaching for a language school then there is no problem with going out and getting wild. Language schools are usually located in city centers and busy areas so people don't really know each other. On the other hand, if you are working for a ...