Querentino_Spaghettino Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 I wonder what are some opinions on this matter. Is Thailand still cheap to visit now these days? What are some other countries for which the visiting costs might be the same or might be cheaper? 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post proton Posted May 23 Popular Post Share Posted May 23 Well the expensive wine SHOULD have been a lot cheaper by now as the tax was reduced months ago. The prices are all exactly the same, apart from a few increases! 2 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Cheap in comparison to where? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Vietnam is much cheaper. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pomchop Posted May 23 Popular Post Share Posted May 23 (edited) How long is a piece of string? If you want a cheap time it is readily available in thailand assuming you don't eat much/any western food, stay in small thai style hotels,use local transport like buses bolt skytrain baht buses, and do not hand your atm card to the first cute gal you meet. On the other hand if you want to stay at a five star hotel, eat western food and have a bevy of beauties follow your every move and tell you how hansome you are it can get pricey...but even then still cheaper than a dexluxe vacation most anywhere else in the world. Edited May 23 by pomchop 3 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yagoda Posted May 23 Popular Post Share Posted May 23 Solo rates for a typical day/night. Rounded/converted/averaged Decent hotel in a touristy area $40 Average Taxi ride $3 Skytrain/ MRT Ride $2 Pad Krapow on the Street $2 Coffee/ Smoothies $2 Random Mall Food $4 Hotel Buffet with Discount $50 (go for the ones with loads of seafood and meat to increase value) Chinatown Food $10 Tourist Boat $1 Admissions (Wat Arun, Grand Palace etc) $3 a venue People watching free Promo Doobie $7 Gram of the finest (yes I actually saw this in MBK) $30 Gram of US quality $15 Barfine in Nana $17-35 depending on venue I havent given a cost for beer because I dont drink. You can get beat up on booze so be careful. Same with weed, if you are a heavy smoker arrange some in advance. Wholesale is $1-5 a gram, dont buy it outside a store. Girl costs depend on you. Buying lady drinks is a waste. Some folks end up cutting their trip short because some Thai gilr got her claws in the wallet. I gave $40 for a hotel because thats what I pay for my usual. My kid pays $30 over in Silom. I dont lay my head in slums, I have a need for some luxury. When I come in from Cambodia once a month, I budget about $150 a day cash over and above my room. Important tip: Get a room with free breakfast. Dont pay any attention to breakfast critics. The $5 extra a breakfast may cost is PRICELESS when you wake up hungover and ashamed of yourself. All decent hotel breakfasts have a grill station, eggs are eggs and eating a dozen wont hurt even if the steam tray of stir fry for the Chinese looks like puke. Always make sure the breakfast includes the grill station for eggs and omelets, its key. No grill, no stay. If you are really a Cheap Charlie, stuff yourslef at breakfast and you can go all day without food until your paid girlfriend has you sitting on a plastic chair across from Nana Plaza having Pad Thai, probably with the same oil they have been using for the past 30 years. I want a Nana Burger. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JimTripper Posted May 23 Popular Post Share Posted May 23 Africa is cheaper. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yagoda Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 11 minutes ago, JimTripper said: Africa is cheaper. Yeah but its full of Africans with AK47s 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 (edited) More new member wind ups ... the trend continues ... All relative to; ... cheap (define) ... location dependent ... what will or won't be there ... and of course ... "Supply & Demand" If you have to ask ... then NO Edited May 23 by KhunLA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 3 hours ago, Querentino_Spaghettino said: I wonder what are some opinions on this matter. Is Thailand still cheap to visit now these days? What are some other countries for which the visiting costs might be the same or might be cheaper? Well, try Russia and ask for asylum 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Cambodia is cheap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignore it Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 If you not a citizen, just walk into the US from Mexico and claim asylum. Free flights, housing, medical, the whole shebang 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 3 hours ago, Yagoda said: Yeah but its full of Africans with AK47s same goes for the states as the GOP sends out thoughts n prayers over the latest mass shooting... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 numbeo.com youre welcome.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 4 hours ago, pomchop said: How long is a piece of string? my this gf says not long enough....... 😞 referred to it as a wet noodle... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Depends entirely on how you want to live, as it does in any country. If you want to stay in top hotels/ apartments and eat western food it will not be cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAFETY FIRST Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 (edited) 8 hours ago, Querentino_Spaghettino said: Is Thailand cheap to visit? I regularly see loads of Cheap Charlie's out and about, so it must still be cheap. Edited May 23 by SAFETY FIRST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baansgr Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Where else in the world.could you live on £200 a month..Thailand is cheaper as an all-round destination for.those seeking peace, tranquility with the added bonus of 1st rate infrastructure and utilities...next to 0% inflation, 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Expensive. Soooo expensive! You not come, here. Okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0ffshore360 Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Did I detect a click sound ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Live under a bridge, it's cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 10 hours ago, JimTripper said: Africa is cheaper. Africa is a continent with 52 countries. Name one safe cheaper country than Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimTripper Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 1 minute ago, Hummin said: Africa is a continent with 52 countries. Name one safe cheaper country than Thailand Vietnam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 11 hours ago, Querentino_Spaghettino said: I wonder what are some opinions on this matter. Is Thailand still cheap to visit now these days? What are some other countries for which the visiting costs might be the same or might be cheaper? Thailand is cheap for those who know Thailand, but your first 3 - 4 holiday trips there you will spend alot more than someone who have lived there for awhile. And if you choose all cheap options, you might be dissapointed, because you get what you pay for. Especially hotels and food. Some love cheap streat food, but personally I will not touch it out of several reasons, but if you really do not care about healthy food, and hygiene, go ahead, and you might find it cheap and delicious. Travelling is really cheap in Thailand, if you know the best options for the best price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 2 minutes ago, JimTripper said: Vietnam okay, an Asian country 😄 should had been more specific. I found Vietnam as a ok holiday destination, but would never live there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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