Hi,
I still have no idea of how much money to take thailand with us, there is myself, hubby and son (15) so basically 3 adults!
We go next Saturday and by my hubbys calculations we will should be in Bangkok for 4pm sunday (with time difference), need to buy food for 3 days and nights in Bangkok, then the same for 3 nights in Phuket, after that we are full board in the elephant hills for 3 nights then we go onto Krabi for 3 nights which is just breakfast included.
I know how much the excursions are that I think we will be doing so basically I just need an idea of how much cash to take for food, but I'm thinking it's best not to have too much cash on us when we get to the elephant hills because I'm assuming I'm going to have to carry it around with us as I shouldn't imagine the tents are very secure......
people keep telling me to draw it from a cash till when you need it but I have NEVER used a cash till abroad and am just worried in case something happens to my card..i.e the machine keeps it..
Please please can anyone tell me what the best thing to do..
cheers susan
Till= ATM? I always try to use the ATM inside the bank, just in case card get's eaten, get a small bum bag for carrying the cash.
We bought, 7 mens t shirts, 1 pair snidy crocs, sunglasses, 6 visits to hairdressers, 4 pedicures, 2 expensive meals in Bangkok, rest of the time we ate in Thai restaurants (lot cheaper than western food), lunch most days, drinks, 5 days whilst in Chiang Mai paid for everthing for Son and his GF, Motorbike hire for 5 days, tips, taxi fares, etc.. etc..
If you are on a budget it can be done cheaper, you can eat off the stalls in the streets,and the food is very good, Chiang Mai is classed as one of the cheapest places in Thailand, Bangkok more expensive, and found Krabi to expensive (meal for 3 would probably cost around £15 to £20 with drinks) but still cheap in comparison to UK standards. All in all we spent just over £800, we were very surprised how little we spent and brought enough home for our flights next year.
Oh sorry forgot to mention we took Travellers Cheque but were charged approx. 30thb each cheque to cash them.
That would tie in with what I was going to say. £50 a day is about right( and that would be for 3) If you like top class restaurants then you would need a bit more. We always take far too much, just incase, though.
Breakfast was included in the accomodation price.
We ate well and did what we wanted. Some days we spent less, others more - depending on what we did.
We always take cash - OH does not trust ATM's!
Also split up your cash and cards amongst the members of your party so if something bad happens to one of you there will be alternatives.
I know it pays to be safe but I really would rather be anywhere in Thailand carrying cash cards etc than in the U.K.
As for how much to take,Thailand can be as cheap or expensive as you choose to make it.
Have a great time
Papa
thanks for the replies everyone, I'm alot clearer now on how much to take and in what form so you've all be a great help..thanks again...susan
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