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How much cash should you plan for?

Model the course fee plus your own arrival, living costs and time until first pay. Adjust every field; there is no universal “right” budget.

Your assumptions · Thai baht (THB)

Build your estimate

Course optionCurrent provider-listed amounts; confirm the exact intake and terms before booking.

Months until first payYour estimate, not a course duration.

Accommodation / month

Food / month

Transport / month

Flight & arrival costs

Emergency buffer

Other one-off costsDocuments, deposits, insurance, etc.

Count All-In first-month accommodation as included (when using All-In)Uncheck if your actual dates or written terms do not cover it. This changes one month only.

*The provider lists a ฿90,000 paid internship route. Check the exact eligibility, inclusions and payment terms with the provider. Enter 0 for costs you do not expect; replace starter values with your own quotes.

How to use this responsibly

Course fees are drawn from current provider listings. Living costs, travel, deposits and your first-pay date are personal inputs, not sourced averages. Ask your course provider, landlord, travel insurer and relevant authorities about your actual fees and requirements.

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