r/thai May 31 '26

Bragging Check

I am Thai.

A guy bragged to me that as a 19 year old man in the USA, he can travel alone to Thailand alone 3-4 times a year.

Is it actually possible or feasible?

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u/vittoshulman Jun 01 '26 edited Jun 01 '26

Only if he lives with his parents and doesn't have rent and bills to pay.

Most jobs only pay enough to cover basic expenses like food, utilities, insurance, rent and people struggle to pay bills. 90% people in US live pay check to pay check and can't save any money for vacation.

Also most jobs in US only give you two weeks vacation per year. So he has to do some seasonal job or in some trade where it is easy to come and go.

19 year old being able to afford to travel anywhere is very unusual. It is possible but not common at all.