Quote Originally Posted by Up2U View Post
Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, or Issarn?......costs will vary widely but the Thai government requires retirement income for a foreigner of 65,000 baht per month. I live in Pattaya and easily spend more than that.
I understand costs vary by location. If people want to share their monthly spend..great.
I understand that the minimum retirement amount is 65k baht a month.

I am interested in individuals patterns of spending.
Compared to their spending prior to retirement do they spend more or less in thailand.
Compared to their spending level prior to retirement do people spend more or less in their retirement in thailand?