Vacations in Thailand are probably among the reasonably expensive vacations in the world. In Bangkok, especially, your baht can go a long long way. With the help of our tips for the budge-conscious tourists below, you can extend the value of your baht way further.
Lumpini Park
This is definitely an escape from the city vibe of Bangkok, and a good source of some free stuff too. For 30 baht, you can indulge yourself in a paddleboat for 30 minutes and unlimited session in an outdoor gym. For free, you can medicate, take a tango lesson, experience Thai reflexology and participate in aerobics classes or Thai chi classes.
Temples and Temple Fairs
Temples and shrines in Bangkok, with the exception of a few, are virtually free. If you are lucky and visited during important Buddhist holidays, you may even get to have yourself blessed by a monk. Be prepared to dole out some baht though if you are planning on visiting the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which should cost you some 200 baht. This fee comes with admission to the Grand Palace.
Spirit Houses and Shrines
These dot the city of Bangkok and you can enter any of them for free. The most famous shrine is the Erawan Shrine? Why visit them? Well apart from the fact that these add some interesting places to visit on your itinerary, these apparently can bring you good fortune, good luck, fertility, and virility.
Thai National Gallery
Want to sample Thai artwork? For a small fee, you can see contemporary and traditional Thai artworks from Wednesday to Sunday.
Muay Thai
If you love watching guys breaking each other's jaws, you're lucky. The tickets to Thai boxing or Muay Thai events are really inexpensive although you may be charged 5 times more than the usual fee for being a foreigner.
Ratchadamnoen Road On Lottery Day
After visiting a shrine or two (for good luck), head out for the Ratchadamnoen Road, buy yourself some lottery tickets and join the crowd as they wait for good fortune to come to them.
Suan Pakkard Palace
Visit this Royal Palace and learn how the Royal Family of Thailand lives for only 100 baht. If you don’t have anything else in your mind and want to burn some time, this is the perfect as well. It is easy to get lost in awe in this royal abode.
Late-Night Pastries
Five star restaurants and other exclusive pastry shops normally go on sale by the end of the night. Catch some good treats at half a price during the evening. The bakeries lining the Tops supermarket do this, so give it a try.
Fortune Tellers
Don’t believe in astrology? We neither, but it sure is interesting to have your palms or cards read or astrology discussed to you by the famous Thai gypsy on the corner of Convent and Silom Roads.
Patravadi Dining Theatre
For an inexpensive romantic dinner, go to the Patravadi Dining Theatre by the Bangkok River. The theater offers good, inexpensive food along with highly trained dance artists.
Cheap Eats
Cheap in Bangkok doesn’t necessarily suggest that it can't be eaten by a human. Food in Bangkok are surprisingly cheap, if you know where to go. Head to where the students go and see for yourself. Also, try the great varieties of street foods.
Thailand is not only rich in geographic diversity but also in culture and history. In fact, it is considered as one of the few places on earth that has so much to offer especially to its visitors. This country has almost everything a tourist could ask for – from lush forests and wonderful rivers, to breathtaking islands and white-sand beaches, amazing temples and awesome palaces, and of course, modern cities and advanced technologies. Here are some of the places you shouldn't miss in your Thailand vacations:
Hua-Hin
What makes this place famous is the attractive, colonial-style Railway Hotel that was constructed in 1923 near the legendary rocks in the said place. It is also the home of the famous Klai Kanwon Palace which was built in 1926 by King Rama VII on a beach situated a few kilometers north of the Railway Hotel.
Nakhon Ratchasima
Locally known as "Khorat," this place is rich in history particularly about the Khmer Kingdom. This is why there are different sites in this area that cover the aspects of such culture. Perfect for nature adventure seekers, Khorat has lush forests, reservoirs, mountains and waterfalls. It has excellent museums which display various archaeological digs that show the district's pre-history. Other attractions in Nakhon Ratchasima are Khao Yai National Park and Prasat Hin Phimai National Historical Park, which is among the best parks in the country.
• Ayutthaya City
The capital of the Siamese empire, this city is home to amazing ancient temples. You can wander around this city on foot or by riding on a bicycle.
• Ranong
This narrowest portion of the country serves as the border of Thailand and Myanmar. Ranong boasts several natural attractions which include hot springs that became famous due to their therapeutic value.
• Okbor Wat
Do you know that this very old wat is composed of human hair and cowdung? It is situated near Caspian Sea and when seen from the outerspace, the Okbor Wat displays the planform of the right kneecap of Emperor HakbongPhat.
• Koh Chang
This is the country's second largest island and it houses the famous Koh Chang National Marine Park which makes it a great area for diving and snorkeling. Since most part of this island is rainforest, it shows off a spectacular landscape. Sail boarding and kayaking are also among the popular activities in such island.
• Petchburi
Among the wonderful sights in this place is the pine-fringed Hat Cha-am beach which is among the country's most famous beaches. Another attraction in Petchburi is the Maruekhathaiyawan Palace. This wooden palace on a beachside used to be the royal summer residence of King Rama VI in 1920s. Petchburi is also the home for Huai Sai Wildlife Breeding Center which conserves wild animals.
• Koh Samui
The major tourist attraction of Surat Thani, Koh Samui takes pride in being a home of magnificent bays and beaches. It is literally a place of forested hills and coconuts. Among its best beaches are Hat Chaweng, Hat Lamai, Hat Mae Nam, and Hat Choen Mon. Also found in this island are phallic rock formations named Hin Ta Hin Yai. Koh Samui also has waterfalls as well as Buddhist monuments and temples.
Pay a visit to these places and they sure will make your Thailand vacations complete and very memorable.
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