Budget Trip for Thailand

Depending on the city you’re departing from in India, the flight fare for Thailand can vary considerably.

Flight from Kolkata to Bangkok is cheaper than taking a flight from Delhi, Bengaluru or Hyderabad. The cheapest month as per popular flight booking portals is July with a per-person flight cost of approximately Rs. 9360 for one side.

Similarly, depending on the place of arrival in the flight cost will increase or decrease. Flights landing in Bangkok are cheaper than flights landing in Chiang Mai or Krabi. For instance, a director flight to Ubon Ratchathani will cost approx. Rs. 23,881 for one side.

Hotels in Thailand range from very budget-friendly to luxury resorts. Average 3-star hotels will cost anywhere from Rs. 2300 to 6,700 per night for two adults.

If you are on a shoestring budget, go for hostels, homestays and sharing rooms with locals especially if you’re visiting a remote village or area.

Thailand is any foodie's paradise. Even if you have a restrictive diet, you will easily find all kinds of foods. If you are on a budget, you will easily find cheap and tasty food items. Street food is an essential experience when in Thailand and you can feed yourself 2-3 meals for under Rs. 1500-2000.

Depending on what you do here, you can expect to spend Rs. 1200-2000 per person per day. This cost includes any admission fees, museum tickets, day tours, sightseeing expenses etc.

Other popular activities like fish pedicures, kayaking, snorkelling and entry to many temples cost roughly between Rs. 350- 750.

Local transportation will cost you around Rs. 1000-1500. This includes buses, trains and cabs taken for short distances.

In the middle of all your flights, hotel, touring company and other essential expenses, don’t ignore your safety net. As soon as you’re done booking your flights and hotels for Thailand, buy appropriate travel insurance for Thailand from India. You’ll be financially safe from any emergency costs that may arise due to medical or travel-related emergencies. For people under 30 years with no pre-existing ailments, international health insurance will barely cost a few thousand rupees.

Yes, all Indians need a visa to come here. If you are coming for tourism purposes, make sure to apply for a Thailand tourist visa beforehand. However, if your purpose for visiting Thailand is not tourism, then different visa types are available.

As of now, a Thailand visa for Indian tourists cost Rs. 2,500 for a single entry Thai visa. If you want to stay for long or need a multiple-entry Thai visa then the cost is Rs. 12,000.

Luckily, Indians can easily get a Thailand visa on arrival and explore the place for up to 15 days.

However, this Thai VOA is not free and you need to pay BHT 2000 upon arrival. If you plan to visit during peak tourist season or stay here for more than a month, you should consider a tourist visa. It takes around 7 working days to process a Thai visa.

If you want to insure a safe trip, make sure to get the CDC and WHO-recommended vaccinations before coming here. There are some necessary vaccinations for Thailand so that you are safe from some deadly diseases, no matter when you decide to visit Thailand.