Budgeting
Accommodation
Budget : There are backpacker hostels that cost between 250 and 700 baht per person. You can choose between dorms or private rooms. There are also shared kitchens and lounge areas.
Mid-Range: Expect to pay between 1,500 and 2,750 Baht per night for mid-range hotels. You will get private rooms, breakfast included, an outdoor swimming pool, hotel restaurant, bar, gym and nearby attractions.
High-End: Upscale Hotels will range between 3,00-12,000 Baht per night. The most luxurious hotels can go up to 76 500 Baht. Enjoy the best of Thailand’s hospitality with a wide range of amenities, including flat-screen televisions in rooms and suites, stunning hotel architecture, rooftop swimming pools with views over the city, multiple dining choices, fitness centers, tennis courts, and much more.
Check out our suggestions on where you can stay in Bangkok if you’re starting your trip there.
Food
Thai food is dominated by rice, noodles and nam pla, or fish sauce, as well as vegetables, fruits, meat and seafood, herbs and spices. Pad Thai is a national dish in Thailand.
Popular dishes include soups and curries in various combinations. Thailand offers a wide variety of street vendors from which you can taste great Thai cuisine.
Try some banana pancakes or mango sticky rice when you’re out and about. You can expect to pay between 90 and 150 baht for a meal in a restaurant.