Yes 1000 baht/day is a decent minimum budget, allowing you stay in single rooms (dorms/hostels are rare) or double/triple-up with fellow travellers, eat well (seek out what locals eat) and splash out for a couple beers.

Why is Thailand so poor?

Environmental disasters have pushed more Thai people into poverty. Agriculturists (who make up 31.8% of the workforce) are already a poor group in the country, but the recent droughts in the past year have impoverished them even more. Droughts are not the only natural disaster devastating the country.

How much is a beer in Thailand?

In Thailand, a bottled beer costs around 60 baht in the 7-eleven, with 3 packs costing around 152 baht. While canned beer is a little cheaper. Whereas Singha beer is a little more expensive. Note, prices are more way expensive in touristy areas like Banga Road in Phuket.

How much does Thai Citizenship cost?

The application costs for Thai Citizenship are as follows: 10,000 Thai Baht per application for applicants who are of age (over the age of 18) 5,000 Thai Baht per application for the children of applicants and those who are not of age. 1,000 Thai Baht for the Certificate of Naturalization.