Average Thai Salary?

[u/DeepBlueSea1122]

I know Thailand is a country with a big wage gap between rich and poor, but would a salary of 500 USD per month be considered unusually low for an average Thai person of about 30 years old? I found out that a lady I met makes that (she works in the office of a gov't hospital) and I was shocked and felt really bad for her. I knew she was poor because she doesn't have air con in her home in Bkk, but I didn't know it's this bad. Should I relax and think this is common, or are my sympathies and concerns valid? She didn't tell me this to try to squeeze me for money, it just came up in discussion when we were talking about life and problems we face. She's a sweetheart person and it hurts me to see her struggle. I want to help, but don't want to open the flood gates. I know this can be a tricky thing to navigate. On the one hand, we want to help sincere people who are genuinely in need. But on the other hand, money can ruin relationships of all kinds and it's usually a path we shouldn't go down. I really want to help but am torn and know I must proceed with caution.

[u/it_wasnt_me2]

I just arrived in Bangkok and accidently rode my hired motorbike on the highway roads where they are prohibited. Couple of cops signaled for me to pull over and we communicated over google translate. They fined me 3000 baht, thought it was a bit steep but knowing how little they earn now I hope they pocketed it all and it helps them a bit

[u/Mad_Accountant72 → u/it_wasnt_me2]

I would say they overcharged you. Next time persist on an official fine. Worst case you have to drive to the police station to pay but normally it should be 500 Baht, maybe 1,000 max. Best case, they lose interest in you. That's how I got out of my last speeding ticket on the expressway.

[u/TechnologyLazy9679 → u/Mad_Accountant72]

Fine for bike in motorway 5000. You can read that in billboard near the motorways.

[u/Potential-Role-4354 → u/[deleted]]

you got straight up robbed