I think I pre-empted joining expat.com. Should have done my research first - unless anyone has advice to offer me.
I have looked at gov.uk and they say you must have 65,000 a month to live on in Thailand! Really? I don't even spend anywhere near that in England. Another 4 1/2 years to get State Pension and it certainly won't be 1500 pounds! Single female. I know renting is not expensive there. Why so heavy on the rent?