Thailand is a vital tourist spot in Southeast Asia. The travellers visiting the destination have more reasons than just vacationing. Mostly it could be for a business purpose, if not for leisure travel. Whatever the purpose it is, the destination is renowned for its beaches, jungles, cuisine and various other activities reachable at affordable prices.
Accommodation in Thailand can be twofold: cheap guesthouses are available for budget travellers, while luxury hotel promotions are available for elite travellers. You will find a wide variety of accommodation between cheap guesthouses and luxury hotels. You can book a basic room, with AC, for roughly 600 THB. If you’re looking for luxury, then hotels such as Anantara Hotels, Resort & Spa are available.
Thai food is delicious and affordable, if you take a leisurely stroll along any given street; the prices begin from 20 THB. You can have a filling meal for about 50 THB. Western dishes are available from 170 to 340 THB. That depends on where you eat. If the restaurant is sophisticated, prices can have a huge difference. Sometimes, it will be pointless to shop for grocery items, since prepared food is available for a song.
Like Thai food, transport is also easily affordable. You can ride a local but for about 8 THB. If you choose a meter taxi, the prices may begin from 60 THB. Motorbike taxis are also available.
If you are into jungle trekking, remember group travelling is much cheaper. When you are with a group, you are better positioned to demand a bargain as well. If you plan to visit a national museum, the average cost ranges between 50 and 100 THB. You might have to pay a little higher as a non-Thai.
If you plan on a budget travel, the best option is to live like a local. Simple things like travelling by local buses and consuming street food will suffice. That, however, does not mean Thailand does not offer priority to luxury travellers. It does, and when you keep an eye on promotions you will definitely come across many worthwhile offers.
Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.
