$1000+.
what do u mean by 1000$+ is that monthly expenses? I think a looot of developing countries can do with less than that..Im sure if u stay in thailand u can live decently good in less than that amount.
Yes, he means per month.
The biggest decision to make is whether to live in a small town or in a tourist area.
If you're not gonna learn to speak Thai, you're stuck with tourist areas to get yourself understood in shops etc.
In tourist areas, your monthly costs will be up near $1000; outside these areas you would be able to find a comfortable life on half that or less.