Traveling to Thailand

Travel Thailand

From the paradise beaches of the south to the frenetic cities of the north, Thailand offers plenty to entice visitors. Here’s our guide to everything you need to know.

Money

The currency of Thailand is the baht, which is subdivided into 100 satang.

One US dollar is currently worth baht.

Here’s a roundup of what you can expect to spend in Thailand, with prices in US dollars:

Inexpensive meal for one – $1.40	Bottle of water – $0.25	0.5 litre beer – $1.55
Mid-range restaurant meal for one – $8	Cappuccino – $1.65	Local bus ticket – $0.55

Traveling around Thailand

By plane

Domestic flights are the simple solution to getting around Thailand, cutting out a whole day’s travel on a bus or train. The top airlines are Thai Airways and Bangkok Airways, and booking your flight in advance often means you’ll be able to secure prices of as little as ฿1000.

By bus and train

Buses and trains are both plentiful in Thailand, and offer you a cheap and simple way to get around – although the distances are often long! Buses come in four classes, ranging from the cheapest to air conditioned luxury, so it’s up to you which one you choose. It’s a similar story when it comes to trains, with sleeper trains available for long distances – check out thairailticket.com for more information.

By boat

There’s regular boat and ferry transport to take you in between the islands of Thailand, as well as connecting them with the mainland. Prices vary depending on the speed of the ferry you choose, for example the trip from Chumphon to Ko Tao costs between ฿200 for a six hour journey and ฿600 for less than two hours.

Within cities

Most cities have an extensive bus network that will get you around super cheaply. Another popular mode of transport is the motorbike, whether you rent one yourself for around ฿200 a day or jump on the back of a mototaxi.