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seadatorMember01 April 2014 14:22:09

Hi;
Being a new member I have a few questions.
What is the cost of living in Thailand re groceries, housing, etc? I have no idea as to what to expect there?
Is it difficult to find someone to speak Englosh?
Thank you for your assistance
Best Regards
Jim

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thetefldonViP01 April 2014 16:20:38

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seadator wrote:
Hi;
Being a new member I have a few questions.
What is the cost of living in Thailand re groceries, housing, etc? I have no idea as to what to expect there?
Is it difficult to find someone to speak Englosh?
Thank you for your assistance
Best Regards
Jim

Jim

This thread might help.

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 59#1432653

As for speaking English.........well some people do, but outside tourist areas its less so.

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