On Sun, 28 Dec 2008 05:56:14 +0000, Larry wrote:

Bruce In Bangkok wrote in
news
Undoubtedly true. Look at all the terms used in selling - Grand
Tourismo.... Trawler Yacht.... one could go on and on and on and....
Cheers,

Bruce
(bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom)



Can a Yankee survive on $US925/month in Bangkok, Bruce?

I may have to flee the US after Rahm Emanuel, the Zionist's new president,
takes over my country.

US925 = Baht 31,265 at today's rate.

A Thai with a doctorate in finance working for third or forth largest
bank in Thailand gets a salary of B 30,000/month to start.

A skilled cabinet maker gets 8,000/month plus room and board.

Day workers (unskilled) get between 200 and 350 baht/day worked.

A cheap one room apartment w/bath goes for 2,500/month, lights and
water extra.

The Underground costs are relative to number of stops but probably an
average trip is 12 - 15 baht.

Taxis are 35 baht for 1st Km.

Girls.....Girls.....My wife doesn't allow me to talk with strange
women so I can't comment on today's costs but memories from years ago
indicate that they can be a fairly expensive addition to one's life
style.
Cheers,

Bruce
(bruceinbangkokatgmaildotcom)