Buddhasoup
American expat in Thailand
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Registration: 01 June 2018
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How Much to Live Good Life in Thailand? by Zeus.wmo
Just to get other people's perspective, I read a recent post that stated the following: "The great part is you don't really need much to live a quality life in Thailand. About $1,000 USD per month, you'll be able to live a basic but ...
Hi @ VillageFarang: I agree with you for the most part, and perhaps I was only riffing on my perception of being in Thai communities where life is indeed more simple and far less costly. I don't suggest that Thai's are "morally ... Read More
How Much to Live Good Life in Thailand? by Zeus.wmo
Just to get other people's perspective, I read a recent post that stated the following: "The great part is you don't really need much to live a quality life in Thailand. About $1,000 USD per month, you'll be able to live a basic but ...
Thailand is a Buddhist country. The Buddha taught an ethic of renunciation. So, in a sense, if you can renounce the consumer driven costs and culture of living in the west, and live in Thailand with a sense of restraint and non-consumerism, you can ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to ...
One approach to loneliness is to work on making a good friend of yourself. Be kind to yourself and perhaps learn to meditate on self kindness and self care. See ... Read More