Standing in Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market last month, I overheard an Australian couple arguing over their budget spreadsheet. “The blog said $50 per day,” the husband insisted. “But we’ve already spent $120 today, and we haven’t even done anything expensive!” I get it. I really do. After visiting Thailand seventeen times over twelve years—from $25-a-day backpacking … Continue reading Thailand Trip Cost 2026: Realistic Budget Breakdown for Every Travel Style