Bangkok On A Shoestring: Accommodation & Eating Out- Part 2

Bangkok continues to remain a popular travel destination Exong Indian travellers. The reasons being that it is a short flight away and easy on the pocket, ensuring that you’re not breaking the bank on an international holiday. Travelling to Bangkok on a shoestring isn't rocket science, stay with us while we show you how.

Staying in Bangkok

Bangkok has an inexhaustible range of accommodation for travellers across all budgets. If you’re not keen on spending much on your stay in the city, plan your trip and book your lodgings in advance to avoid steep rates. Travellers can choose from a range of budget hotels, guesthouses, international hostels and bed and breakfast inns. Backpackers and budget travellers will especially love Bangkok where it’s possible to get a bed in a fan cooled dormitory (with a shared washroom) for as little as Rs. 400-500. Some great value, low-cost hotels not only provide basic clean rooms but also offer facilities like free WiFi and a swimming pool.

Places in Bangkok where you’re likely to find budget accommodation are Sukhumvit, Siam, Khao San-Old City and Pratunam; all of these areas have easy accessibility to BTS stations. Some of Bangkok’s popular budget hotels are JS Tower Service Apartment, Paradise Sukhumvit and Lub d Bangkok among others.

Eating in Bangkok

There’s a reason why Bangkok is every food lover’s dream come true! The only way to validate this is by tasting your way through the city to discover its gourmet delights. To start with, the numerous street food stalls that dot the streets of Bangkok provide cheap and tasty food and are also a great way for visitors to sample some authentic Thai cuisine.

Most street food stalls are found in busy market places and some of them are even open 24 hours. A few dishes worth trying in Bangkok are the green papaya salad, chicken in coconut soup, Pad Thai, spicy beef salad and chicken in cashew nuts, among others. If you’re willing to push your boundaries a bit, you can experiment with some “delicious” insects like grasshoppers, bamboo worms and even scorpions! Vegetarians needn't be disheartened as there are plenty of options including Indian restaurants in the city. Bangkok even has a Vegetarian Food Festival during the ninth lunar month (September or October) every year. During this time, look out for yellow flags fluttering outside restaurants signifying pure vegetarian food.

Here are some places where you can sample the true delight that is Thai food:

• • • Soup kitchens (street food stalls): Try their chicken skewers, fresh fruit, rice and curry, noodles and stir fries. A great option when you’re on the go and need a quick bite.
    • Food courts in malls: Our personal favourite, these are great places to sample Thai and other regional cuisine at reasonable prices and in air-conditioned comfort.
    • Budget fine dining restaurants: This is where you can have a comfortable sit-down meal without paying too much for it. Some such restaurants are Took La De, Suda Restaurant, Tip-Top Restaurant and PROC Coffee Corner.

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