Tips for Budget Travellers in Bangkok

Bangkok is big, glitzy and glam. Yet, it remains one of the most affordable city destinations on our planet, and your baht can go a long way - if you have the required savvy and know-how. Of course, you can find five-star shopping in the form of the world's most desirable brands, restaurants that can devour your entire holiday budget with one course, and the kind of luxury experiences that set new benchmarks for living it up.

Cost-conscious visitors, however, can have just as much fun - without spending their weight in gold. With a bit of imagination and resourcefulness it's very possible to have a good time, eat like a king, party until sunrise and shop up a storm. There are tons of fun or interesting things to do and see that are either entirely free, or cost next to nothing! Here are some of our favourite frugal experiences. In fact, 50 of them, which should keep you busy for some time...

Budget and Affordable Hotels in Bangkok

Accommodation can easily take a big bite out of your travel budget, often the biggest expense once you're here. Thanks to our new sections for Affordable Hotels and Budget Hotels in Bangkok, you're covered for great places to stay that will suit your pocket and taste...

The last 25 in our list of pastimes that are either free or cost a pittance includes: Patravadi Dining Theatre, Cheap Charlies, River Taxis, Free Internet, Art-galleries, Second hand clothing, Free Make-Overs, Free Capoeira Lessons, Free Art Movies, Cheap Eats, Sales Promotions, OTOP Shops and Fairs and Fun Stuff for Kids.(READ MORE)