Thailand trip for just ₹60,000? Indian content creator shared complete budget and expense account for 6 days

The first choice of most Indians who dream of traveling abroad is ‘Thailand’. Beautiful white sand beaches, historic Buddhist temples, world famous street food and vibrant nightlife make Thailand one of the most favorite tourist destinations in the world. However, many people have the misconception that it is necessary to have a budget of at least Rs 1 to 1.5 lakh for traveling abroad. Breaking this notion, an Indian travel content creator has shared the entire expense of his 6 days and 5 nights trip to Thailand on social media. The creator proved that if planning is done at the right time and unnecessary expenses are avoided, only Within ₹60,000 A wonderful experience can be had in Bangkok and Pattaya or Phuket.

According to spending data shared by content creators, per capita spending for solo travelers or tourists traveling with friends was as follows:

According to travel vloggers, the biggest part of any international trip is air tickets and hotels:

• Best time to book flight: If you book tickets with budget airlines (like IndiGo or AirAsia) 45 to 60 days before the travel date, round trip tickets can easily be found for ₹17,000 to ₹20,000. Choosing a Tuesday or Wednesday flight instead of a weekend flight makes the ticket rate even cheaper.

• Sharing and location selection: In Thailand, clean 3-star hotels near Sukumvit (Bangkok) or Pattaya Beach can be found for ₹2,000 to ₹2,500 per night. If two people are traveling together, the hotel cost per person per night is only ₹ 1,000 to ₹ 1,200.

Thailand’s street food is known all over the world for its cleanliness and delicious taste. The content creator explained that it is most economical to eat at local night markets and food courts rather than going to expensive fine-dining restaurants:

• Street food options: A plate of the famous Pad Thai noodles, mango sticky rice, chicken satay and soup is enough for 50 to 100 Thai baht (about ₹120 to ₹250).

• 7-Eleven Stores: 7-Eleven supermarkets present at every corner of Thailand prove to be a boon for budget travelers. Ready-to-eat hot meals, sandwiches, fresh juices and water bottles are available here for ₹100 to ₹150.

• Avoid taxi scams: To come from the airport to the city or to travel within the city, private meter taxis or tuk-tuks charge exorbitant fares. Instead, use the ‘BTS Skytrain’ and ‘MRT’ in Bangkok, which cost between ₹40 to ₹120 per ride.

• Use of cab apps: If you must take a cab, instead of hailing one on the street, use ‘Bolt’ or ‘Grab’ apps, which show fixed and cheap rates.

• Book Tour Packages Online: There is a direct saving of ₹2,000 to ₹3,000 if you book a speedboat tour to Coral Island or Phi Phi Island through ‘Klook’ or by bargaining with local vendors instead of booking at the hotel desk.

1. Currency Exchange: Instead of exchanging baht (THB) at airports in India, use a credit or debit card with zero forex markup. When you need cash in Thailand, exchange currency at the ‘SuperRich’ exchange counter where you get the best exchange rates.

2. Set aside a shopping budget: If you are fond of shopping at Chatuchak Weekend Market or Pratunam Market, then plan for an additional budget of ₹ 5,000 to ₹ 10,000 in advance.

3. Travel Insurance: To avoid any emergency, carry a basic international travel insurance of ₹600 to ₹800.