Are the provinces the new Bangkok?
Postbox letter from Chris
I've recently seen some surprising offers coming out of places like Nakhon Si Thammarat, Roi Et, and Phetchabun. We're talking 40–50K salaries, free or subsidized housing and lighter teaching loads.
From Bangkok to the boonies
Teaching in big cities v teaching in rural thailand
It wasn’t until I found myself in a quiet provincial town where the local 7-Eleven was the only air-conditioned hangout, that I realised teaching in Thailand could be an entirely different experience.
Thailand is becoming a letdown for teachers
Postbox letter from Stephen
Salaries are dropping (or certainly not keeping pace with inflation), perks like healthcare and housing help are getting more and more scarce, and the cost of living keeps climbing.
The bloggers are lying about the costs
Postbox letter from Tony
I don't regret living in Bangkok but there are hundreds of costs you won't find out until later, and they can make and break you.
Inflation is eating my teacher salary
Postbox letter from Paul
As a teacher, I have friends who have received little to no salary hike this year and what's worrying is the rate of inflation going on.
How to live in Phuket on 20,000 baht per month
They said it couldn't be done!
Much to my surprise, an English woman contacted me stating that she lived on Phuket for 20,000 baht per month. I was so intrigued, I messaged her to ask if she’d agree to an interview explaining how to live in Phuket on such a low income.
40K is more than enough in Thailand
Postbox letter from Dee, Finland
I did a test back when I was living in Isaan. I was easily able to live on about 8,500 baht / month (rent, about 5,000 was paid from that) so I lived on the remaining 3,500 baht.
Retiring in the Land of Smiles
I've been living here for three years and I have never regretted it.
Moving to Thailand could turn out to be your best decision, like it was for me, but you should be prepared and be sure of the lifestyle you want to live post-retirement.
Is it worth moving out of Bangkok?
People often cite the lower cost of living, better quality of life and a more Thai-style existence as reasons to be based outside the capital.
I’ve done a little research and come up with some example salaries in different regions in Thailand. Whilst this isn’t an exact science it should give a good guide of potential earnings
The Thai baht is not high or overvalued
Postbox letter from Ray
This situation isn't irreversible but it's going to take more than a few impecunious pensioners leaving for destinations with cheaper living standards to prompt the Thai central bank to emulate its Western counterparts by debasing the baht.
