Travelers looking for adventures on a shoestring flock to Thailand for its heady blend of pocket-friendly travel experiences, cultural surprises, easy transport and spicy-not-pricey food. Add in one of the world’s friendliest backpacker scenes, and Thailand could well be the perfect budget-travel destination.
However, the cost of a trip can vary wildly depending on where you go and the levels of comfort you insist on when you get here. Spend too much time in Bangkok, rack up the scuba dives, take lots of tours and drink lots of bottled beer, and your budget will shoot northward.
Here are our top tips for traveling further for less in Thailand.
What are cheap times to visit Thailand?
Prices for accommodation and transport shoot up from November to March, coinciding with the driest weather and travel-friendly temperatures. The July to September low season is the rainiest time of…
