How to cheaply relax in Thailand in 2021 on your own – the secrets of an inexpensive holiday in Thailand

Holidays in Thailand have long won their fans. The main advantages of this distant country are: availability, cheapness, a good combination of historical sights, friendly resorts and the identity of the Thais. We can definitely say that tourists will have something to do in the vastness of the Asian country and what to see.

Little tricks

The fact is that any vacation involves expenses that can be conditionally divided into mandatory and optional. The first group includes: flights, accommodation costs, meals, etc. Accordingly, optional expenses include: paying for additional services at the hotel, visiting paid beaches, clubs, renting transport, etc.

Our first piece of advice will be about planning your budget properly. The final cost of your trip depends on how you prioritize, what expenses you consider mandatory and what you can refuse. For example, experienced tourists know that you can save on food if you take care of cooking. In this case, you need to conduct reconnaissance and find where the cheapest products are. So, food prices are more affordable in the markets, and not in company stores.

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Equally important in terms of savings is the right choice of hotel. When you book rooms via the Internet, study all possible offers, consider the positive and negative sides of the establishment, and read the reviews of the guests. Believe me, even in the cheapest hotel you can relax in comfort. Yes, and you will need a room only for an overnight stay. Here are some good value for money hotel options: The Famous House in Pattaya, The Little Moon Residence in Phuket, Happio Guesthouse in Bangkok (located just 300m from Khaosan Road).

City walks

You can save a lot on tourism in Thailand by refusing taxi services. The fare on such transport is quite high, and taxi drivers do not mind making extra money on inexperienced and gullible tourists. And you will soon feel how expensive it is to use the services of such a carrier for your wallet.

A good alternative to a taxi is a motorcycle, which you can rent from one of the specialized companies. But for this you need to have a Thai driver's license, skills in handling two-wheeled vehicles, and also have insurance that provides for the possibility of injury during outdoor activities. Otherwise, no company will agree to cooperate with you.

Actively use public transport. For example, in Pattaya, Phuket, you can save a lot by traveling by minibuses. The fare will be from 20 to 50 baht per passenger, depending on the distance.

If you love sightseeing, never buy multiple tours from the same guide. The fact is that the cost of the services of such specialists is prohibitively high and includes additional fees for “mythical security“.

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It's even better if you go sightseeing on your own. You will not have to overpay guides for their dubious services, because many of them have long developed a scheme for making cheap money on tourists. Plan your excursions correctly, combine visits to several interesting places. For example, when visiting the oceanarium in Pattaya, we advise you to look into the Makro low price store. It is in these shops that you can buy vegetables, meat, potatoes, pasta and many other products at the best prices. But it is better to buy fruits in the market.

Shopping Features

It's no secret that the lion's share of expenses falls on purchases. And here we also have some practical tips to help you save money while on holiday in Thailand.

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First of all, make it a rule never to buy anything on the beaches and during excursions. The beach is the most expensive place where food can be bought with a huge overpayment. It is more practical and more profitable to either take food with you or buy it in the nearest stores. The situation is similar with excursions, on which the Thais will want to sell you any knick-knacks at a fabulous price.

When making any transaction, do not forget to bargain. Here it is the norm, so you should not be ashamed. As a rule, sellers are ready to cut the price of souvenirs and other products well. If you master the art of bargaining at a high level, you can buy the product you like for several times cheaper than its original cost.

And finally, we note: you should not visit restaurants of Russian cuisine. Such establishments are designed for our compatriots who are accustomed to “overspending”. All meals here are very expensive.

We hope that our tips on how to have a cheap vacation in Thailand will help you save a lot on this exotic vacation.

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