The Positives of Living in Bangkok as a Foreigner
So I have been living in Bangkok/ Thailand between various stays for about a year. The benefits of following this blog will not only be to entertain with the funny stories and vast cultural differences which exist between West and East, but to give you a general idea of what life is like in Bangkok, enabling you to vicariously transport yourself here. Also, I hope to be able to offer tips if you wish to visit. Today, let's discuss the positives and negatives of living here as a "farang" (the Thai word for foreigner.) Positives of Living in the BKK 1. Cheaper - Oh my God, so much cheaper than an expensive Western City where I am from. An hour taxi ride through the city might cost you $6, I don't even want to think about that spinning meter in New York. You can easily purchase a delicious and filling lunch for two for $8, and that's with bells and whistles. Rent is much, much cheaper- $2,000 a month gets you an unbelievable 3 bedroom pad in a pristine buil...