How Much Baht Do You Actually Need for 2 Weeks in Thailand?

I've done Thailand on £20 a day and on £300 a day. Most UK travellers fall somewhere in the middle. Here are realistic budgets for every style.

Quick Budget Summary (Per Day)

Budget Breakdown

Accommodation

• Hostel dorm: 250-500 THB/night (£6-11)
• Basic fan room: 400-800 THB/night (£9-18)
• Decent hotel: 800-2,000 THB/night (£18-45)
• Nice 4-star: 2,000-5,000 THB/night (£45-115)
• Luxury resort: 5,000-20,000+ THB/night (£115-460+)

Food & Drink

• Street food meal: 40-80 THB (£1-2)
• Local restaurant: 80-200 THB/meal (£2-5)
• Tourist restaurant: 200-500 THB/meal (£5-11)
• Large Beer: 60-120 THB (£1.40-2.75)
• Cocktail: 150-350 THB (£3.50-8)

Transport

• BTS/MRT (Bangkok): 16-59 THB/journey
• Grab taxi: Similar to London rates
• Domestic flight: 800-3,000 THB (£18-68)
• Overnight train BKK-Chiang Mai: 800-1,500 THB

Sample 2-Week Budgets

Budget Backpacker: £500 total. Hostels, street food, overnight trains, cheap islands. Tight but doable.

Comfortable Mid-Range: £1,200 total. Nice guesthouses, mix of restaurants, tours, internal flight. The sweet spot.

Luxury: £3,000+ total. 4-5 star hotels, private tours, spa days. Thailand luxury is remarkably affordable.

How to Take Your Money

1. Get a Wise or Chase card
2. Withdraw THB from ATMs (10,000+ at a time)
3. Pay by card wherever possible
4. Keep cash for markets and street food