I can't tell you how hard it was for me to spend the money we did on our bed when we moved into our new house. Like you said though, that is where you spend a large part of your day, so it only made sense in the end for us to do it. What a difference. This is the first really nice bed I have ever owned and it is totally a game changer. These were some great tips on what to make sure you pick up and what to leave if you are living in Thailand.