Yes that was like 25 years ago. I guess a lot has changed since then in Thailand. Back thenmy Condo in BKK cosy me like $200/month and street food was like 20-25 baht.

But it's probably still a cheaper place than most western countries and the country, the people and the food are just awesome.

Maybe take a longer vacation there before making life-changing decisions? The #siamstr community could probably help you settling in when you do decide to live there.

One thing I can say for sure, some of the best time in my life was my time in Thailand