‘Sad to see!’ Expats expose problem with life in Thailand

From beaches to jungles, Thailand is fast becoming one of the world’s top tourist destinations. But for some British expats, the country has become a more permanent home.In the InterNations Expat Insider survey, Thailand ranked third for cost of living with over 70 percent of expats saying they were happy with their finances.One British expat said: ‘Your money definitely goes far’ while housing is also affordable and easy to find.A beer costs around £1.38 in Thailand while a meal for two in a mid-range restaurant is just £18.Thailand is famed for its cuisine with dishes such as pad thai served at restaurants all around the world.READ MORE: ‘It takes forever’ – British expat slams lifestyle in Germany Expats struggle with litter and pollution in Thailand (Image: Getty)But for some expats, Thailand’s prices and cuisine can’t make up for the country’s environmental policies.Just under half of expats viewed the air quality negatively while over 30 percent were unhappy with the urban environment.One French expat said: ‘People are not aware enough about pollution, and it is sad to see nature spoiled by rubbish.’According to a Greenpeace Southeast Asia analysis, approximately 29,000 deaths were caused by air pollution in 2021.DON’T MISSHotel worker issues stark bedbug warning to tourists [WARNING]’Crazy’ tourists cause rage as they pose naked at church [RAGE]Britons told ‘can’t pay, don’t come’ in Majorca [NEWS] Thailand’s cuisine is very popular with expats (Image: Getty)A British expat said: ‘I have found the Thais to be very friendly and welcoming to me living in their country.’Expats found it easy to make friends in Thailand and the majority said they had a good social life.Thailand also scored highly on healthcare with more than three quarters of expats saying they had access to everything they needed.The majority also felt that the country’s healthcare was high quality and easily available for expats.