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Claeren · 11-15-2007, 12:27 AM

1) It really is that cheap.

A have spent 7+ months in Thailand over the past 4 years and usually pay $3-$12/night for accomodation. That would be split two ways though, so only $1.5-$6/night/person.

Much nicer accomodation is usually $15-$35 and then REALLY nice is available for a lot more. But i was always happy around $9 (300 Baht).

Bangkok is a bit more usually, 350-850 Baht.

Phuket and Koh Samui are somewhere inbetween. They can range upwards pretty quick if full - but they are not that nice either.

Messages have risen more into the $5 range, and even a few more dollars a lot of times. Still cheap though.

Food is usually $1/$2 a meal.

2) That is not really a fantastic deal. Airfare is the biggest part by FAR of a journey there and it can be had for $1200-$1500 easily.

I spend less than $2500 while flying Cathay there and back and staying for 2 months on a gorgous beach.

3) Phuket is SICK. Sick like gross. It is where all the sex trade and stuff is. There are a few big resorts that are nicer but it always depresses me when i hear of people going to Thailand and then only seeing Phuket, Koh Samui, PAttaya and Bangkok. There are SO many better places to go in Thailand! By my standards anyways....

Claeren.

11-15-2007, 12:27 AM	#20
Claeren Franchise Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Section 218 Exp:	1) It really is that cheap. A have spent 7+ months in Thailand over the past 4 years and usually pay $3-$12/night for accomodation. That would be split two ways though, so only $1.5-$6/night/person. Much nicer accomodation is usually $15-$35 and then REALLY nice is available for a lot more. But i was always happy around $9 (300 Baht). Bangkok is a bit more usually, 350-850 Baht. Phuket and Koh Samui are somewhere inbetween. They can range upwards pretty quick if full - but they are not that nice either. Messages have risen more into the $5 range, and even a few more dollars a lot of times. Still cheap though. Food is usually $1/$2 a meal. 2) That is not really a fantastic deal. Airfare is the biggest part by FAR of a journey there and it can be had for $1200-$1500 easily. I spend less than $2500 while flying Cathay there and back and staying for 2 months on a gorgous beach. 3) Phuket is SICK. Sick like gross. It is where all the sex trade and stuff is. There are a few big resorts that are nicer but it always depresses me when i hear of people going to Thailand and then only seeing Phuket, Koh Samui, PAttaya and Bangkok. There are SO many better places to go in Thailand! By my standards anyways.... Claeren. Last edited by Claeren; 11-15-2007 at 12:31 AM.