Thailand

• Bangkok – Temples (Wat Pho, Wat Arun), Khao San Road, Chatuchak Weekend Market, legendary street food
• Koh Phangan – Full Moon Party and secluded beaches in the north
• Koh Tao – Snorkeling and diving at budget prices – one of the cheapest dive cert spots in the world
• Chiang Mai – Temples, night markets, and ethical elephant sanctuaries
• Krabi & Railay Beach – Rock climbing, kayaking, and the famous limestone cliffs

• Accommodation: Hostels from €8/night, bungalows from €15, pool villas from €20/person
• Food: Street food €1-3, restaurant €5-10, upscale restaurant €15-20
• Transport: Domestic flights from €30, ferries from €10, tuk-tuks €1-3
• Activities: Dive course from €250, boat tour from €15, temples free to €5

Budget tip: Street food is not just cheaper than restaurants, but often better! The best stalls are recognized by long queues of locals.

Direct flights from Germany to Bangkok are available with Thai Airways, Condor, and Lufthansa from approx. €400-600 (return). With a stopover (e.g., via Dubai, Istanbul) often from €350.

Getting around: Domestic flights with AirAsia and Nok Air are extremely cheap (from €20-30). Ferries and speedboats run between islands. In Bangkok, use the BTS Skytrain and MRT.

• Pad Thai – The classic: rice noodles with egg, tofu or shrimp, peanuts and lime
• Som Tam – Papaya salad, spicy and refreshing
• Tom Yum Goong – Spicy shrimp soup, the national dish
• Mango Sticky Rice – The perfect dessert after a long day
• Thai Iced Tea – Sweet, creamy, and perfect against the heat