Have you ever been to Thailand?

Is your disability such that you have difficulty getting around? Because there are steps that are too high, rough roads, sidewalks that are used as parking spots, restaurants, and stores, forcing you off and on curbs. The concept of 'handicapped accessibility' just isn't there.

I agree that $900 is not enough, especially if the baht rises again. The baht went from 37 to the dollar to 30 to the dollar in just a few months. Only a few years ago, it was at 42.

If you are American and get social security disability, I'm pretty sure that they will deposit your money there. However, with the prevalence of ATMs, that probably isn't necessary.

If your disability check is adjusted annually for inflation, remember that it will be adjusted according to inflation at home, not where you are lliving. So if you are American, and checks are adjusted by 2.3% (this year's figure), and inflation in Thailand is more than that, you will lose even if the exchange rate stays constant.

I am looking for a place to retire, and am concluding that the places for the truly low income retiree are disappearing rapidly.