I tell people if you've got $2k a month you can be comfortable. It boggles my mind to see people scratching out an existence on social security when this is an option.
If you've got $4k it's the equivalent lifestyle to making $300,000 in NYC.
If you've got $100k+ coming in Thailand becomes a "billionaire simulator" in terms of comparative lifestyle to the US.
Thailand strictly enforces immigration law (too many hippies who never leave), but you can get permanent residency by buying a condo, which are cheap. Or if you're 50+ and can prove you have a $1600/mo income or $20k in the bank you can get it. Finally you can just buy a Thai Elite Visa from 5-20 years long, with some of them giving you a personal escort bypassing immigration every time you fly in, then a limo ride to your home.
I know young guys from the US with military or workers comp disability checks who've set themselves up nicely, but have to take a bus across the border and back once every 90 days to renew their stay.
Buddy just bought a brand new loft to rent out, similar to this, in a cool, hip district, 30 foot ceilings, near the top of the tall building with awesome views. pool, for $150,000 plus another $10 in upgrades.
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