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Thailand offers a wide range of accommodation
options, from the flimsiest wooden shack to
luxury, five star hotels. Generally, accommodation
goes up by as much as a third during the peak
tourist seasons and around two or three days
before the full moon party on Koh Phangan. Opting
for a room with a simple fan and cold water
can save a lot of money, whilst luxuries such
as power showers, air conditioning and satellite
television are often available but don't come
cheap.
Here is an overview of what is available and
how much you can expect to pay:
Beach Huts tend to be very rough and
ready. If you are looking to save a few baht
this might be a good place to hang your hat,
although it is a good idea to keep your valuables
in a separate safety deposit box - most places
offering beach huts also have these. It is a
good idea to make sure that your hut comes equipped
with a mosquito net as insects come as standard.
Prices start from as little as 50 baht per night
for the most basic hut away from the beach to
1000 baht for a hut with a bathroom and ocean
view.
Tents are another cheap option, especially
if you are spending the night in a national
park. You can generally get away with paying
just 30 baht per night if you have your own
tent, or tents can be hired for around 100 baht.
Many camp sites have very limited facilities,
so it is a good idea to bring your own provisions.
Bungalows are usually found in beach
areas. They are generally more comfortable than
beach huts as the mattress tends to be thicker
and the amount of insects fewer. Most bungalows
also have bathrooms, which saves you staggering
into a tree in the middle of the night. Prices
range from 150 baht for a basic bungalow with
a fan and bathroom with cold water to around
500 baht for air conditioning.
River Rafts make an interesting way
to view an area, especially if you are staying
in a place with stunning scenery such as Kanchanaburi.
Most river rafts have large wooden balconies
where you can sit and watch the world go by.
Expect to pay a minimum of 600 baht for a fan
room on the river.
Guesthouses are generally very cheap
and cheerful. Many are set up to cater for backpackers
and you can get a basic room with a fan and
shared bathroom for as little as 100 baht. Most
guesthouses serve popular backpacker food such
as French fries, pad thai and banana pancakes.
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