Which Thai provinces are the cheapest?

[cornishcarlos 23,473]

19 minutes ago, sakoo said:

then want to bring me down?

 

Just a reality check 

[Isaanbiker 6,932]

20 minutes ago, sakoo said:

CHAKA: Why wouldn't you suggest Thailand for me? Is it because you don't think I will find 100b/night rooms? Or other reasons? I am usually OK with heat, I don't use A/C. A fan is all I need both for bugs and to fall asleep. I also have a silk bed linen that I travel with, so I can put it on any bed and feel comfortable, as long as the bed is not broken, etc.. Bed bugs are a concern, but I think I have enough experience to know what's what when I enter a guesthouse. So do you still think Thailand is not right for me? I used to live there. So i am not 100% sure why Thailand doesn't seem like the place? I am also going to Laos, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Cambodia, Vietnam. All will be visited on a 100b/night budget (or better). I speak Thai as well and several other languages including many Asian languages. 

 

OWL: Thank you for the admission about jealousy. I am very interested to learn more about this jealousy. Is it personal? Or do they simply resent something in themselves? An inability or unwillingness that they seem be succeeding and then want to bring me down? Is it like a form of macho behaviour between men? Or would they attack a woman in such a personal way as well? 

 

Regarding these ladies of the night, do they want a farang who pays them? Or are they simply attracted to handsome men? Do they want anything other than a sexual experience? For example, will they leech or latch on after it's said and done? And do they realize not all farang are a like? And that we have different cultures related to sex and women? I can't imagine having to explain that in Thai, but it may be necessary. Do they respect a pro-family farang? Or they think we are all after sex? 

It seems you recommend ISAN provinces over Chiang Mai and Pai. Don't you think Chiang Mai and Pai will actually be cheaper than Isan? Because of the volume of people? I can possibly get 100b dorm with fan, and eat the market. Can I do that in Isan for less? Or about the same? 

And when you say Nong Khai, do you mean the city in Nong Khai as well? What kind of deal can I get in Nong Khai? Let's say I want to spend a week in a guesthouse, how much do they want compared with what I can get by browsing in Chiang Mai or Pai? 

In Pai for example, there are 300 guesthouses and hotels, I could check into one I find on Agoda or Booking for the first night, let's say for $2 or 3/night, and then spend that day looking for even better places around the same price range that have shared open air garden showers where you can wipe yourself down under the moonlight. Romantic yes, but possible, no? That is the question for you! 

I am just asking if it's even worth it to go to rural Thailand when i can just get the best deals in places with the highest volume? Like Chiang Mai and Pai? They are not islands, or beaches, so no reason for them to be expensive, and if I go in low season, I can avoid the riff raff and jealous types. I can then also focus on Thai language acquisition, exercises (such as yoga, weightroom) and maybe even cooking classes, if they can be found for under 1000b/full day class. 

But there is no way I want to be around anywhere with a dog market. I am an animal lover and I have cats and I cannot bear it. That's not for me. I also avoid certain markets that deal in animals. I can pick up on the suffering in the eye contact I make with the animals. Elephants especially, I feel their pain, especially the baby elephants who are abused to have their will broken from a young age to ready them for a lifetime of servitude to disgusting human beings with no morals.

 

 

Don't you think Chiang Mai and Pai will actually be cheaper than Isan? Because of the volume of people? I can possibly get 100b dorm with fan, and eat the market. Can I do that in Isan for less? Or about the same? 

 

 

You've mentioned that you have lived in Thailand, but you're asking so many simple questions about life and women in LOS?

 

    Isaan is about 33 % of Thailand's area and considered the poorest as well. But even in lower northeast, you won't find a 20 baht meal, an ordinary fried rice with veggies is around 35 baht.

 

There's no guesthouse in Pai with 2 to 3 dollar rooms. Even 25 years ago, that didn't exist.

 

  Is it possible that you've got a travel guide from 1960? 

 

   

Edited November 17, 2019 by Isaanbiker

[cornishcarlos 23,473]

1 hour ago, sakoo said:

to actually find these 100b/night places

 

I was serious about letting you rent my place in Chaiyaphum.. 100 baht/night for a month. Use it as a base to explore the area.

[moe666 5,442]

On 11/16/2019 at 8:53 AM, mizzi39 said:

I live in the NE of Thailand and have been living here for the past 12 years. Even here, which is the cheapest region, you would be hard pressed to find any accommodation for 100b a night-even a bed bug infested place will run you around 150-200b minimum. And food has gone up over the years as well, so that 20b bowl of noodles is now 35-45b. Of course 7-11 Mama noodles are around 10b per pack. 

 

If you are using your tent as your main accommodation then you could find camp grounds charging 100b-150b depending on location per night for you to set up your tent and hammock.  

The camp grounds will also be packed with thai tourist, your whole scheme is very unrealistic, I think we have a troll

[sakoo 63]

Booking site always has $3 or sometimes $2 rooms. Usually dorms, or beds in tents, it's good. And includes many things. 

 

Checkout Wonderland on booking site for example. Just as an example. I could stay here 1 night and then checkout to find somewhere better (also for $3/night). DO you really think I can't do it? It's so easy to do.

 

Balcony, River / Garden / Mountain / Lake view Private bathroom Barbecue Free WiFi

• • Balcony
•  
• • Garden view
•  
• • Mountain view
•  
• • River view
•  
• • Seating Area
•  
• • Mosquito net
•  
• • Shower
•   
• • Shared Toilet
•  
• • Minibar
•  
• • Kitchen
•  
• • Kitchenware
•   
• • Board games/puzzles

[cornishcarlos 23,473]

Lots of small businesses are suffering these days.

You are hardly helping the local economies by buying a 20-30 baht meal and staying in places that are probably not making a profit on a $3 room...

Yes you can do it, but you are not achieving much apart from proving a few naysayers on here wrong !!

If you aren't trolling then try to help out the villagers you encounter, as you say you have the funds to do so.... 

[owl sees all 7,230]

3 hours ago, sakoo said:

CHAKA: Why wouldn't you suggest Thailand for me? Is it because you don't think I will find 100b/night rooms? Or other reasons? I am usually OK with heat, I don't use A/C. A fan is all I need both for bugs and to fall asleep. I also have a silk bed linen that I travel with, so I can put it on any bed and feel comfortable, as long as the bed is not broken, etc.. Bed bugs are a concern, but I think I have enough experience to know what's what when I enter a guesthouse. So do you still think Thailand is not right for me? I used to live there. So i am not 100% sure why Thailand doesn't seem like the place? I am also going to Laos, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Cambodia, Vietnam. All will be visited on a 100b/night budget (or better). I speak Thai as well and several other languages including many Asian languages. 

 

OWL: Thank you for the admission about jealousy. I am very interested to learn more about this jealousy. Is it personal? Or do they simply resent something in themselves? An inability or unwillingness that they seem be succeeding and then want to bring me down? Is it like a form of macho behaviour between men? Or would they attack a woman in such a personal way as well? 

 

Regarding these ladies of the night, do they want a farang who pays them? Or are they simply attracted to handsome men? Do they want anything other than a sexual experience? For example, will they leech or latch on after it's said and done? And do they realize not all farang are a like? And that we have different cultures related to sex and women? I can't imagine having to explain that in Thai, but it may be necessary. Do they respect a pro-family farang? Or they think we are all after sex? 

It seems you recommend ISAN provinces over Chiang Mai and Pai. Don't you think Chiang Mai and Pai will actually be cheaper than Isan? Because of the volume of people? I can possibly get 100b dorm with fan, and eat the market. Can I do that in Isan for less? Or about the same? 

And when you say Nong Khai, do you mean the city in Nong Khai as well? What kind of deal can I get in Nong Khai? Let's say I want to spend a week in a guesthouse, how much do they want compared with what I can get by browsing in Chiang Mai or Pai? 

In Pai for example, there are 300 guesthouses and hotels, I could check into one I find on Agoda or Booking for the first night, let's say for $2 or 3/night, and then spend that day looking for even better places around the same price range that have shared open air garden showers where you can wipe yourself down under the moonlight. Romantic yes, but possible, no? That is the question for you! 

I am just asking if it's even worth it to go to rural Thailand when i can just get the best deals in places with the highest volume? Like Chiang Mai and Pai? They are not islands, or beaches, so no reason for them to be expensive, and if I go in low season, I can avoid the riff raff and jealous types. I can then also focus on Thai language acquisition, exercises (such as yoga, weightroom) and maybe even cooking classes, if they can be found for under 1000b/full day class. 

But there is no way I want to be around anywhere with a dog market. I am an animal lover and I have cats and I cannot bear it. That's not for me. I also avoid certain markets that deal in animals. I can pick up on the suffering in the eye contact I make with the animals. Elephants especially, I feel their pain, especially the baby elephants who are abused to have their will broken from a young age to ready them for a lifetime of servitude to disgusting human beings with no morals.

 

 

Depends what you want from life I guess. My backpacking days (did the Caribbean and Africa) are finished and I know that it can be tough as well as rewarding. As most farang on TVForum are advanced in years, and are mostly living on memory, it's only natural for them to be jealous of a young person doing now what they used to do themselves in their younger days. Nowadays, I get more pleasure from feeding my fish (which I did 2 hours ago) than visiting new places.

 

As for the ladies. Thai ladies can be very accommodating. They are also very generous. But if it's not for you, they they could respect that.

 

I put my foot in in by suggesting a stewed dog meal for 20 baht. Sorry! There is a place near Sawang Dan Ding that does some good grub on the cheap. It's located behind the abattoir, near Tesco.

 

Good luck with your traveling.

 

Respect bro'.

Edited November 17, 2019 by owl sees all

[cornishcarlos 23,473]

1 minute ago, owl sees all said:

it's only natural for them to be jealous of a young person

 

So how old is the OP ?? I didn't see it mentioned !!

[Vacuum 14,703]

On 11/15/2019 at 8:28 AM, sakoo said:

I am planning a rural Thailand backpacking trip (in low season) with my waterproof tent

Well, accommodation seems to be free then. 

[kenk24 6,454]

As long as you stay out of the high-tourist areas, pricing will be probably quite similar in general... 

[Vacuum 14,703]

On 11/16/2019 at 8:28 AM, BritManToo said:

From the forum name it's more likely he is Indian,

Nah, they're supposed to spend 5800 baht/day.

[sakoo 63]

3 hours ago, cornishcarlos said:

Lots of small businesses are suffering these days.

You are hardly helping the local economies by buying a 20-30 baht meal and staying in places that are probably not making a profit on a $3 room...

Yes you can do it, but you are not achieving much apart from proving a few naysayers on here wrong !!

If you aren't trolling then try to help out the villagers you encounter, as you say you have the funds to do so.... 

 Of course I will help the villagers, I will eat at their restaurants, ordering every item on the menu that I can eat, I will also try all their fruit juices, every fruit, I will take their massages, every parlour, I will do a massage circuit, I will eat roti from different people, until I find the best roti for 15b. I will eat Pad Thai hold the egg from as many places as possible, I will do a Pad Thai circuit, dont worry I am a spender, just not on accomodation, since I only consider it a place to crash when I am tired, not really a place to take photos of my room and put it on youtube to show how nice of a room I have, I know some people consider travel the hotel experience, but I find that repulsive, I spend the least on accom and the most on food, and services, I also join the gym, etc..

[sakoo 63]

2 hours ago, owl sees all said:

Depends what you want from life I guess. My backpacking days (did the Caribbean and Africa) are finished and I know that it can be tough as well as rewarding. As most farang on TVForum are advanced in years, and are mostly living on memory, it's only natural for them to be jealous of a young person doing now what they used to do themselves in their younger days. Nowadays, I get more pleasure from feeding my fish (which I did 2 hours ago) than visiting new places.

 

As for the ladies. Thai ladies can be very accommodating. They are also very generous. But if it's not for you, they they could respect that.

 

I put my foot in in by suggesting a stewed dog meal for 20 baht. Sorry! There is a place near Sawang Dan Ding that does some good grub on the cheap. It's located behind the abattoir, near Tesco.

 

Good luck with your traveling.

 

Respect bro'.

 

Thank you, now I understand it is an age jealousy, they are sad they are not travelers anymore? It makes sense the hostility now. Why did you not react as they did? And how come they have since disappeared from this thread? 

[Number 6 2,559]

Where in East Asia can you sleep for b100 a night? Even the NP charges b80 in the Andaman. That's not even including the park fee.

 

The OP is a bit of a dreamer. He comes to the old man board, not the others of which there are many. Then complains about free advice and calls everyone a racist. Too lol.

[Number 6 2,559]

24 minutes ago, sakoo said:

they are sad they are not travelers anymore?

I'm better pat of 60 and I'd wager I could still travel circles around you

I still do 20 hour plane flights and spend ten days straight in a tent when work permits. Ten years ago I was literally living out of a tent five months a year in the Andaman. I'd only come onshore to pick up supplies. Cook and sometimes fish too. Nov to April.

 

Even when I was 45 and still traveling East Asia and India circuits. See all these young baby travelers with their 60L packs and music and pillows and whatever.

 

I can travel harder, longer, farther and faster than all you candy ass children half my age.

 

You know nothing of us boy. Pull it up. Show some respect. I've spent half my life abroad and 2/3 of that living out of a backpack.

Edited November 17, 2019 by Number 6