Originally Posted by Mike
So my family gave the green light to head out to thailand, they will foot the bill for my passport and plane ticket. I might be able to make it with ~500 or so, usd.
I think I haven't heard a logical argument how it could possibly be in your best interests yet.
I think you want to run away. I'm the princess of running away but it's one thing to run when $ is not a real consideration. But you can get caught in situations in Bangkok that you would be stupid not to have some cash on quick access to clear up confusion (which could well be YOUR fault on account of your not understanding the culture or the language). And if you thought I would bail you out, I mean I can promise not to laugh at you - I mean, I can try not to? My laughing isn't going to save your hide. I don't do charity unless it's in my best interests which means...I don't do charity.
I am expecting you to say no, but I really hope you say yes, that's the honest truth.
You don't need my permission to travel. But I'm not going to tell you it's a good idea when I'm yet to hear a single argument submitted in support of how it could be?