The Best Times to Visit Thailand for Lower PricesThailand is a relatively affordable destination throughout the year, though travelers may find the steepest discounts on flights, accommodations, and tours during the low season, July to September.
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The popular resort island of Phuket and its world-class beaches lies almost 500 mi from Bangkok, but despite the distance, it's cheaper to fly into Bangkok and get a connecting flight to Phuket International Airport (HKT) than to fly directly to Phuket.
Don't hesitate to allow yourself a couple of days off if you find a cheaper flight on weekdays or at night. Better deals of flights to Thailand usually come up on Tuesdays and Thursdays except for the time during international or national holidays.
To get the most out of Thailand, plan on spending about 12 days. After all, the country is comparable in size to Spain and offers a rich culture dating to around the 13th century, so it takes time to see the highlights.
Visit the Royal Thai Embassy website for the most current visa information. U.S. citizen tourists entering Thailand for fewer than 30 days do not require a visa. We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry.
It is fine to stay with that budget in small city or town not in big cities like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket etc. And if you adapt your lifestyle to be local people by eating street food or stay in reasonable price of accommodation. It is enough for 500 USD.
The Bottom Line. So, is Thailand cheap to travel? Although that depends somewhat on what you consider to be “cheap,” it's difficult to travel in Thailand these days (in comfort, at least) and not spend a minimum of about 50 USD per person, per day.
Traveling in Thailand for two weeks can be quite affordable. Depending on your budget and preferences, you could easily spend anywhere from $500 to $2,000 or more. If you're looking to stay in hostels and eat street food, then it's possible to get by with a budget of around $30-50 per day.
For the entirety of our 20 Day Thailand Trip -- A Dose of Paradise, we would recommend a budget of $550 - $1200. Any travel budget will fluctuate between personalities, so ask yourself: What type of traveller are you? The Hippie brings about $550-$700 for the 20 days.