> I saved about 800 dollars a month when I was there- I don't drink so
> for drinkers savings might be less.

Thanks for the input. Did you enjoy the experience overall? Easy to meet people to hang out with? I've heard some of the foreign teachers are pretty scuzzy so it may be harder to meet people. Are you teaching in China now? I would prefer to try Bangkok but it sounds like things are much tougher financially.