What standard of acommodation can I expect for US $ 5?
With accommodation, you get exactly what you pay for. Generally, Bangkok, Phuket and Ko Phi Phi have the most expensive backpacker accommodation. On the islands, Ko Pha Ngan is probably amongst the cheapest. Under 100B (baht): Gets you a dorm room with a fan or a very grotty single room with a smelly mattress, noisy fan and share bathroom. The sheets, if there are any, will only be changed when you leave. Expect thin walls and dreary drapes and plan on spending as much time as possible elsewhere. The following applies to Khao San Road. Under 100B (baht): Gets you a dorm room with a fan or a very grotty single room with a smelly mattress, noisy fan and share bathroom. The sheets, if there are any, will only be changed when you leave. Expect thin walls and dreary drapes and plan on spending as much time as possible elsewhere. 100B-250B: Gets you a typical budget room. The higher end of this range should get you a room including your own bathroom that will be moderately clean. The room wi
