| For any travel to Thailand, the choice of budget | | | | Ko Tao. A popular backpacker's choice, Ko Tao is |
| accommodation is very wide indeed. It is always | | | | probably best known as a diving destination. |
| better to plan your holiday in advance and make | | | | Ban's Diving Resort, as backpackers as well as |
| the necessary bookings before you arrive so as | | | | those seeking a little more comfort. It is situated |
| to avoid disappointment. Don't forget, all travel | | | | on a prime piece of beachfront well located for |
| plans should include the best travel insurance you | | | | some stunning diving experiences. |
| can afford, and this is especially the case when | | | | Ko Kut. A palm fringed tropical town located close |
| visiting Southeast Asia. | | | | to the sea make this an easy backpacking choice. |
| There are literally thousands of budget | | | | Klong Chao Resort. This resort consists of well |
| accommodation outlets right across Thailand and | | | | made and designed timber structures, located not |
| is impossible to give even an adequate cross | | | | far from the sea along the river. Accommodation |
| selection to suit all tastes. So, in the interests of | | | | is cheap, clean and safe. |
| brevity, we will look at seven budget | | | | Ko Phi Phi Don. A popular destination this town has |
| accommodation locations in various towns and | | | | many to choose from but the best budget |
| cities across Thailand. To make this task easier will | | | | accommodation we can find is: |
| be looking at places where travellers have been | | | | PP Twin Palms Bungalow. At less than $30 per |
| able to provide comments on their experiences. | | | | night this beautiful hotel offers great value for |
| This adds some validity to the assessment. | | | | money. |
| Bangkok. No list would be complete without at | | | | Mae Sot. This unusual destination has some |
| least some indication of accommodation in the | | | | fantastic bargain accommodation, none more so |
| capital city. | | | | than: |
| Ratchana Place. This hotel is located very close to | | | | Centara Mae Sot Hill Resort. This three star hotel |
| Bangkok airport and is reputedly the most | | | | offers clean and comfortable accommodation in a |
| affordable accommodation in the district. The | | | | very safe environment. |
| rooms are clean and secure and as at January | | | | Khao Lak. Located close to the Similan and Surin |
| 2010 were available from as little as $17 per night. | | | | Islands, this is a great location for backpackers |
| Chang Mai. One of the most popular destinations, | | | | looking for a great scuba diving experience. |
| originally made famous by the beautiful girls, there | | | | Briza Beach Resort costs around $55 per night |
| are plenty of choices when it comes to budget | | | | but is still classified as four-star accommodation. |
| accommodation. | | | | If you have the proper holiday insurance, travel |
| Baan Lamyai Guesthouse. Similarly priced, this | | | | within Thailand is a safe and rewarding destination |
| comfortable guesthouse comes with double and | | | | and with so many budget accommodation options |
| triple bedrooms each with their own private | | | | to choose from Thailand is a budget traveller's |
| washroom. A real feature is the beautiful dining | | | | paradise. |
| room. | | | | |