[How to Retire in Thailand Comfortably]

On 12/30/2019 at 10:29 AM, ThaivisaSales said:

A comfortable one-bedroom apartment = about 10,000 baht per month

 

Utilities (including internet, phone, water and electricity) = about 2,500 per month

 

Food (eating mostly local food) = about 100 baht per day

 

Food (eating mostly foreign food) = about 300 baht per day

 

1 beer = about 100 baht, depending on the brand and where you buy it

 

Comprehensive medical insurance = about 6,000 baht per month

That is definitely not my ideal retirement ????????????

[How many Expats plans are on hold due to the property slow down?]

14 minutes ago, GWS said:

I purchased a large sea view low rise 100+ sqm well designed condo in a then 2 year old building, 4.5 years ago in Pattaya. Building is well maintained and full of expat owners. High rise condos are now so overpriced and combined with the every increasing baht you are guaranteed to lose on a purchase. Even if i was to sell which i have no plan too, at 20% less than i paid for it i wouldnt lose. 

If i had to buy a condo now I'd probably rent. Thailand is asking western prices for 2nd rate quality and finish.

Agreed!????

[How many Expats plans are on hold due to the property slow down?]

49 minutes ago, bert bloggs said:

We own a house here in Pattaya on a gated estate ,one just sold for 2.5 million more than we paid for ours , so good investment ,its our home ,i will die here then my wife will live here .when i am gone ,as will our son  and his wife and kids when he has them . that or sell up. 

We are the same, 

Got a 3 bedroom house in a gated village, 

3 condo rentals, a gym and a yoga studio. 

They will all end up getting passed down in the family.

They are only worth something if you want to sell ????????

I'm only 36 so I'm in it for the long haul 

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