Quote:
Originally Posted by shanek  It all depends on where you go. Thailand isnt a "third world country" but away from the main tourist traps you will still eat, drink, shop and be pampered for far less than at home. When was the last time you got an hours massage for 3 quid or a Pad Thai for 50p ? Or a beach side bungalow for 15 quid a night? Or a Heineken at an ocean front restaraunt for 1 quid? Or a room in a riverfront raft that slept 4 for 8 quid? Or got Laundry done for 70p a kilo? Some prices have gone up but there is still excellent value if you look. I dont go on holidays to buy a computer or a car so these things dont really effect the quality of my time in Thailand. |
Shopping was the biggest attraction to most tourists.
Exchange rate. Thailands baht is strong. So if you went on holiday 3 yrs ago you would be more for your money right? Thats my point. Maybe you can still afford it but tourists will be thinking twice this year. Plus added to that prices are up across the board.