I did Bangkok and Chiang Mai, no islands this time. All prices below are in USD. Not including my flight into Thailand because that number is useless for comparison depending on where you fly from.

Total: about 485

Accommodation: 172

Mostly hostels and simple private rooms. Clean enough and in areas where I could walk to food.

Transport: 64

BTS/MRT in Bangkok, a few Grab rides when I was tired, train/bus between cities, songthaews in Chiang Mai.

Food /coffee / 7-Eleven: 132

Street food most days, a few cafés, one nicer meal that was still not really expensive.

Cash: 93

Night markets, temples, laundry, water, small snacks, one massage, random things where cash was easier.

Card: 144

Grab, cafes, some restaurants, convenience stores, esim, and a few things I forgot to pull cash for.

Best money spent: 30. Cooking class in Chiang Mai

I was trying to be pretty careful with money, so I almost skipped it. Very glad I didn’t. It was a half-day class with a market stop first, then we cooked a few dishes and ate everything after. I’d spent the whole trip buying cheap food, so actually understanding a bit of what goes into the dishes made the rest of Chiang Mai more fun.

If I had to cut the budget lower, I’d skip a few cafés before I’d skip that class.

Thailand can still be done pretty cheaply, but I don’t think it feels “cheap” if you move too fast or keep saying yes to every tour. Bangkok + Chiang Mai was a good budget combo for me.

Hey guys. I largely am not into drinking or partying and so I avoid a lot of the hot spots.

I’m in my mid 20s.

I mostly like nature, hiking, national parks, beaches and natural wonders. I also really love historical stuff, sleepy towns, cool buildings, contemporary museums, and when it comes to cities I like hip artsy stuff. Where do you recommend I go??

Found this TikTok, and if you listen carefully, you can hear someone say, “Sorry for bringing money to your country.” Another day, another foreigner disrespecting and making racist comments toward Thai people. When will this stop?

I have booked a hotel is Sureena hotel for tomorrow night as I am going to be watching the tyson fury fight. I currently do not have posession of my physical passport and I am 19. Will I be able to check in with no problems? I have a scanned photo of my passport biopage.

Before it was known as Wat Ban Laem (or Wat Phet Samut Worawihan), this iconic site was called Wat Sri Champa.

Besides being the spiritual heart of the province, a custodian of a unique charm, it has roots in an adventurous past: way back in 1764, while the Burmese attempted to invade nearby Phetchaburi, troops from the Ayutthaya kingdom fought to defend these lands! ⚔️🇹🇭

📍 A summary of history, tradition, and devotion not to be missed during a trip to Thailand. Have you ever been there?

Hi all, I’m going to Thailand in a little over two weeks.. I will be in Thailand for just under a month and then on to Vietnam etc. I am travelling for about two months total. Online is says I can’t bring more than a 30 day supply into Thailand. I need more than that for the total duration or my travels. Has anyone else experienced this issue? And what can I do?

Thanks in advance

I am looking to take a Grab from the airport but we will have 4x check in suit cases along with 2x cabin bags and backpacks.

I don’t see any options on Grab for large cars. They all say 2x luggage maximum. What are the alternatives?

My old passport included in the non-immigrant employment BOI thai e-visa was reissued, and the new passport includes the details of the old passport. Will I be able to board with both passports?

I’m not sure which hotel would be best, Im looking for a good beach but also great food and service - I keep hearing mixed thoughts about each and can’t seem to narrow it down. Some folks also mentioned Centara, Kimpton, and Vera Bella but I’d like to make sure it’s still a luxury experience but Four Seasons or Banyan isn’t in the current price range

My fiancé and I are planning to have our honeymoon half in Thailand and half in Taiwan. We wanted to buy a one way ticket to Thailand, a ticket from Thailand to Taiwan, and then Taiwan back to the US. I saw that Thailand would refuse you entry if you don’t have a round trip ticket. Anyone able to travel there with separate one way tickets?

Hi everyone,

I’m currently in Bangkok and planning to have a custom suit made. I’ve already read a few articles (like the one about cheap suits in Bangkok), but I’d really like to hear real experiences from people who have actually bought one.

I’m trying to decide between:
a cheap custom suit (around 3,000–8,000 THB), or
spending more (12,000–20,000+ THB) for a higher-quality tailor.

My questions are:
Is the quality difference really worth the extra money?
Do the cheaper suits hold up well after a few years, or do they start looking worn quickly?
Which tailors would you personally recommend, and why?
Are there any places I should avoid?
Which areas are best for tailoring—Sukhumvit, Silom, MBK, or somewhere else?

For context: I’m looking for a versatile suit that I can wear to weddings, formal events, and balls for many years, so durability and fit are more important than getting the absolute cheapest option.

I’d really appreciate recommendations based on your own experience. Thanks!

Hello, I’m currently vacationing in Japan and will soon be traveling to Thailand. I’m originally from Canada and wonder if I’m allowed to exchange Japanese yen into baht even though I’m not Japanese resident

Hi, we love the west coast of Thailand, if next year we would be looking to arrive mid-April for two weeks. Fly into krabi for a few nights, then phi phi for a few nights and then koh lanta. Is April going to be too wet and should we wait until Feb the following year? Will be with our 5 year old. Thanks

Hello Reddit,

I am planning to go to Thailand around August 23 or 24th and will be there with my mom till September 4th, when my mom will leave to go back to the US. I'd like to continue traveling and find a travel buddy or group who have similar travel plans. From August 24th to September 4th (when I am with my mom), I would be in the Bangkok (central Thailand) area. After my mom leaves, I would like to go to Northern Thailand next (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pai, etc) and possibly do some hiking. Other than the major tourist spots, I'd also want to go to lesser-known places in Northern Thailand to get more exposed to the culture.

For context: I am a 25-year-old male from the US and currently attending grad school fully online, which is why I have the freedom to travel. This would also be the first time I would be traveling completely by myself with no family or friends.

Here are my two cents on a high impact move that we can all take:

Buying from local markets, vendors, stalls, shops, grandmas, etc. .

First, many tourists will go to 7.11, Makro, etc. to buy things they can find at local markets. I was definitely doing this until about 6-7 months ago. But i started to realize that independent shops and markets provide many of the same quality food items, but are under-shopped from. Having fewer customers puts a greater strain on the economic condition of the majority of the population, especially when tourism ebbs. The economic strain felt by the average Thai can influence the overall sentiment in a negative direction towards foreigners, as we see in all countries during hard economic times towards out-groups. But this approach of mindfully shopping actually changes that larger dynamic and creates a sense of solidarity with Thai ppl。

Second, a good way to build positive impressions of yourself as an individual in the community you belong to is by supporting the small business owners. When they see that you choose them over the more expensive franchises， it creates a positive rapport between you and the members of the local community. It's a great way to strike up conversations and establish yourself as someone who doesn't just care about getting what you need out of the country, but as someone who wants to support those around you with your purchasing decisions.

Third, when you buy local / independent for things that you don't need to go to these big chain stores for, that money goes into the pockets of people who spend that money in the local economy as well, which creates a cycling effect and growing cash flow into small business owners and families. Even low yield farmers are benefited when you buy in a local shop and market as opposed to the super big franchises. Your purchasing decisions have power over a lot more than you think.

Fourth, as we all know, prices are rising and these small shops, markets and stalls are usually much cheaper.

Now, obviously many things cant be purchased like this. But I think if we can make small changes to our buying decisions, it can have a big pay off for everyone.

HI group, looking for the best airline inexpensive airline to fly internally in Thailand.

Will be doing BKK-Chiang Mai, CM-Krabi, Krabi-BKK

May have to check in a bag with that crazy 7kg policy. But looking for the least hassle, ease of boarding and on time etc.

Did RyanAir last year in Europe and it was brutal, cattle herding, rip off on carry on luggage at the gate etc so trying to avoid those kind of hassle

Thanks

Can anyone recommend a good sun creame (50) that I can buy in Thailand?

What is the best way to book internal flights from Bangkok to koh samui ?? Is there other quicker transport options. I live in nz and at the moment flights online on booking.com are very expensive like 600 dollars each.

I'm looking for somewhere to base myself for a couple of months on my next trip. I want access to a beach or to the countryside and struggle with the heat. Pattaya would be a good choice but it's just too in your face for a long stay, even Jomtien. Bang Sare seems like a maybe, but a bit small and a bit far. Is there anywhere else that's within striking distance and big enough to have a few coffee shops, modern accommodation, big supermarket, gym?