Thailand is considered one of the most favorite countries of the Israeli tourist crowd and those of you who are willing to crowd into a plane for a minimum time of 8 hours (for a direct flight without a connection) will reach heaven where everything is available at super cheap prices. One of the most recommended places to visit for those who like a vacation with an urban flavor, is of course the capital city of Thailand, which is Bangkok.
In Bangkok you will enjoy a "hard core" urban vacation as they say - urbanity for the face. One that hits you with full force when you leave the airport and requires some time to recover... let's say 48 hours like that. And why do we mention this "at the beginning" - not to drive you away, God forbid, on the contrary - so that you know that there are many things to see in this bustling city and those who overcome the initial shock, are likely to fall in love and even be left with a surplus.
How to travel in Bangkok cheaply? All the answers are in front of you!
Cheap flights to Bangkok
Unlike a European vacation where you can find plane tickets for tens of euros if you hit on a good deal, On vacation in Thailand The plane ticket is the relatively most expensive part, but it is definitely offset by the total price of the vacation (hotels, food and attractions) so that in the end it is still a cheap and worthwhile vacation.
In order to reduce the price of the plane ticket, there are several actions you can take, it all depends on your patience and flexibility in terms of times:
- Do a market survey - Carry out an extensive market survey and compare the prices of the different companies. For this purpose, you should use search engines that will allow you to do this easily and comfortably, and you will discover how easy and simple it is.
- Book in advance - The earlier you book the tickets in advance, the more attractive prices you can enjoy and find profitable deals that the airlines come out with as an incentive at the beginning of each season.
- Flexible dates - The preferred option in this context is to search for tickets on a flexible date in general (usually "out of season" the prices will be the cheapest), but if this is not possible run a search on a specific date and then play with the search engine and move a day here and a day there. Some days are significantly cheaper than others.
- connection - As a rule, a connection flight will be cheaper compared to a direct flight. Did you find a cheap connection? Excellent. Try to split the cards and look for each of them separately, sometimes it is a difference of heaven and earth.
- Recalculate route - Do you have time? Want to visit another destination? Sometimes flights to nearby destinations will be cheaper and from there you can take a short connecting flight to the desired destination. Whether it is a destination in the same country or a neighboring country.
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Cheap hotels in Bangkok
Fortunately Bangkok offers Plenty of accommodation which you can adapt to your preferred type of vacation and of course also to the budget you want to devote to the subject. Even among the cheap hotels, there are quite a few options - starting from the hostels and hostels where we complained in a shared dormitory room at a really, really funny price, to simple 3 (and even 4) star hotels where you can enjoy a spacious and super cozy room at a price of NIS 100 per birth (per room, not per person) .
Recommended hotels in Bangkok on a low budget
Rambuttri Village Plaza – A small and cozy inn located in an attractive location a short walk from the lively Kwasun Street and close to popular tourist attractions such as the Wat Phra Kaew Temple and the Emerald Buddha. In addition to its successful location, guests will also enjoy clean rooms equipped with air conditioning, television and attached toilets. Among these you will find rooms suitable for those traveling alone as well as family rooms that accommodate up to 4 people. Additional facilities at the hotel - swimming pool, spa center and rich breakfast.
Ibis Bangkok Riverside - Near the Chao Phraya River is this pleasant hotel that offers its guests 3-star accommodation and is not far from the city center and the main tourist attractions. The rooms are all air conditioned and well equipped. Among the hotel's facilities, you will enjoy a spa center that offers a varied menu of treatments, a good restaurant that serves traditional and international dishes, a clean and well-kept swimming pool, and a garden with seating where you can relax.
ibis Styles Bangkok Khaosan Viengtai - Another hotel of the IBIS hotel chain located in an excellent location near the famous Kwasan Street, near major tourist sites and close to excellent restaurants, shopping centers, markets and clubs. The rooms themselves are designed in a modern style and in addition to a comfortable stay you will also enjoy a spa center, a swimming pool, a cocktail bar and two restaurants to choose from. There are also rooms suitable for family accommodation.
- Kwasan
- Klong San
- Retancosine
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Cheap food in Bangkok
We have already said that Thailand is considered a very cheap country, but Culinarily speaking This issue is especially prominent when you can enjoy a full meal that includes a first course, a main course, dessert, a drink and also a beer for an average price of NIS 25-30 per diner. Dream come true.
However, for those who really want to enjoy a cheap trip, on the border of free, even 30 shekels for a meal looks to almost 100 shekels per day, an amount that is not negligible. In this case, we recommend eating most of your meals at the so-called "eat standing up" - the local street stalls which in Bangkok can be found on almost every corner and especially in the markets.
Despite the first impression that may be misleading, the street stalls offer excellent food, full of flavors and aromas, fresh, authentic and of course - cheap. is very.
In these stalls you can enjoy traditional Thai dishes (steamed, fried, grill dishes, etc.), dishes from "similar" cuisines (such as dishes drawn from Chinese, Indonesian and Indian cuisine) and also stalls serving excellent desserts. Next to these there are famous shake stands and you can easily enjoy a pampering meal for the price of NIS 15.
Of course, you have to choose the best and recommended stalls because, as in any field, there are great ones and there are less, but if you follow the locals - success is guaranteed. Recommendations on the excellent street food in Thailand can be found Here on the site in this article.
Cheap shopping
The easiest way to save in this aspect is simply not to buy, but the great wealth and abundance that Thailand offers in the context of shopping make avoiding it almost impossible, what's more, part of a vacation is to spend (even a little) and especially in Thailand, without a doubt, this is an integral part of the overall experience.
So what do you buy and where? We would focus on authentic souvenirs handmade by the locals - embroidered clothing, pillow covers, household items and jewelry. Or alternatively - quality replicas of beloved products in case the original is expensive and unattainable. You can find all of these in the local markets where it is also customary (and desirable) to bargain (in a respectable manner).
In terms of large shopping centers, there are some that are considered cheaper than others. for example, the weekend market (Chatuchak), sales and reality In the famous MBK mall, and of course the Chinatown area.
Free attractions in Bangkok
Here, too, you will not be surprised to hear that there are completely free attractions that will allow you to enjoy your vacation in the big city for absolutely free, no money. Of course, you should take into account that at the height of the tourist season they are quite busy, but that won't stop you.
Temples - Entrance to most temples is free and there are quite a few of them in Bangkok. For example Erawan Shrine where you can also enjoy a special dance show.
meditation - Traveling in Thailand without trying meditation is a real mistake. Many places offer free participation in the relaxing activity, such as Wat Mahathat.
Urban Park (Park Lumpini) - A large park and a green lung in the heart of the vibrant city. An excellent place to rest, have a picnic and just enjoy nature.
Artist's House - is on the west side of the river and offers a traditional and fascinating puppet show.
Flower Market (Pak Khlong Talat) - A colorful market located in the Old City and also includes fresh food stalls. The market runs along the entire sea. Another market is the Rod Fai market where mostly handmade items and vintage items.
