Thailand is perhaps the most popular Asian country for a beach holiday. It is comfortable and pleasant here at any time of the year. The air temperature is kept at around 20-30 degrees Celsius both in winter and in summer. Many tourists arriving at Bangkok International Airport are targeting the famous seaside resorts in Thailand. It is very easy to determine the cheapest resort in Thailand - this is Pattaya, so beloved by our compatriots.
The benefits of staying in Pattaya
Pattaya
The cost of a flight to Thailand from Moscow will be about 20-25 thousand rubles, so the desire of tourists to save a little on vacation is understandable. Pattaya is the best suited for these purposes. It is not for nothing that it is called the cheapest resort in Thailand. The level of prices for housing, food and entertainment here is several times lower than in other popular resorts in the country. What else is Pattaya famous for?
- the most beautiful beaches, the best of which are the clean and calm Wong Amat, the three-kilometer Naklua and remote from the city center of Jomtien, which is also preferred by the locals;
- vibrant nightlife: nightclubs, go-go bars, massage parlors, bars and cafes, discos will allow you to spend the whole night in fun;
- a variety of shops: in Pattaya you can find everything: boutiques of famous brands, and colorful spontaneous markets, and small cheap shops of local residents;
- an interesting excursion program and an abundance of attractions.
Food prices
As in any world resort, Pattaya has tourist restaurants and cafes designed for visitors, and institutions that are preferred by the residents of the city. The prices in them differ twice. So, you can have a snack in an inexpensive restaurant, which is visited by some tourists, for about one hundred to 150 baht. For a meal at McDonald's, you will have to spend about 200 baht. Whereas one hearty dish (rice with pork or Tom Yam soup) in a cafe "for friends" will cost about 45-60 baht.
It will be even cheaper to buy occasional snacks and water in supermarkets. For milk, bread, mineral water, beer and cigarettes, it is better to go to large supermarkets, for example, Tesko Lotus. In small shops, these products will cost a little more. Locals and experienced tourists choose fruits and vegetables only in the markets. There you can try the product, choose the one that is fresher.
Excursions at the cheapest resort in Thailand
After relaxing days on Pattaya beaches, travelers usually want to visit local attractions. Various excursion programs for 1-2 days are offered by both tour operators located in Russia and local street travel agencies. The first ones should be contacted if you do not want random overlaps and want to be sure of the quality of the service provided. Be prepared for the fact that these excursions will cost you about 2 times more than the same, but purchased from local firms.
The most popular trip from Pattaya is considered to be a trip to the River Kwai with a stop at an exotic floating market and a visit to a waterfall, thermal springs and a cave. Such an excursion costs more than 2 thousand baht.
From the cheapest resort in Thailand, you can also go to neighboring Cambodia for 2 days. The cost of the excursion includes a visa to this country, travel, hotel accommodation, meals and the services of a guide who speaks Russian. During the excursion, tourists have the opportunity to see the amazing cult monument of Angkor Wat, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. A trip to Cambodia costs from 5 thousand baht. (The exchange rate of the Thai baht to the dollar in 2020: 100 THB = 3.2 USD.)
