Thailand Isn’t Cheap - But You Can Still Live Well

Everyone says Thailand is cheap. And sure, if you’re on vacation, it can be. But if you actually move here, you learn fast that cheap does not mean easy. After 21 years living abroad, including two decades in Italy, I now call Bangkok home. In this video, I break down what it really costs to live well in Thailand and what is actually worth paying for. From rent near the BTS, air conditioning bills, food choices, healthcare, and convenience traps, this is real life beyond the postcard version. I’ll show you how location changes everything, why comfort quietly drains your budget, and how to avoid spending money just because life here makes it easy. Later in the video, I also share the one thing that surprised me most about living in Thailand, and it is not what most people expect. Thailand may not be cheap, but if you spend smart, it can still be an incredible place to live. 🌞 Thailand Untapped e-guide: https://bit.ly/4gCkdWW 📧 Newsletter Join my newsletter email list for free travel tips, hacks, and exclusive content. https://gregor-brown.kit.com/53b0eef2d7 👉Ways you can support me: ⭐Join my Patron Inner Circle https://www.patreon.com/c/gregorbrown/membership 🙋🏻Join The Global Insiders for direct travel help and free guides. https://www.patreon.com/c/gregorbrown/membership 📺Watch the next unreleased video by becoming a channel member https://www.youtube.com/@GregorBrown/join 👍 Or simply just give a thumbs up, that's free and much appreciated, too. 🙏And please subscribe for all the latest videos https://www.youtube.com/@GregorBrown?sub_confirmation=1 ✈️ My travel medical insurance recommendation 🩺 https://bit.ly/42FeDx0 ⚙ Gear I use for travel: Plug adaptor: https://amzn.to/3HeyMAr Power strip (plug into an adaptor): https://amzn.to/3JefEVP Portable USB Charger (a must!): https://amzn.to/3kzrZcM Thai phrase book: https://amzn.to/3DJakWZ Sleep eye mask: https://amzn.to/3IS7u4n Ear plugs for sleeping: https://amzn.to/3IMOUuu Toiletry Kit bag (I got the camo one): https://amzn.to/3Z2AM6B Travel Bottles for Toiletries: https://amzn.to/3xT3WZN ...or get clear refillable ones: https://amzn.to/3ktjEHU Samsonite hard shell luggage: https://amzn.to/404ZlRa Rimowa Essential Cabin Luggage: https://amzn.to/3b1v94l (If you buy using this links above, I receive a commission via the Amazon Affiliate Program.)