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Cost of living in Thailand

(Distribution of expenses)

Live better and cheaper in Thailand

Thailand, the country in the middle of Southeast Asia which is very attractive for foreigners to visit or to live. Many people said that Thai people have a good heart and they are always welcome and smile. That’s why Thailand is known as “Land of Smiles”. In Thailand, you can live a great life with a very low cost. The cost of living is lower than many countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, etc.

(Food)

Moreover, Thai street food is very unique, delicious, and come with a low price. Most of them are open 24 hours. So do not worry, you will never be hungry at any time of the day. Restaurants and food stalls are opened at a different time of the day, which makes it opens 24 hours. On each street, the food price has an average of 50 Baht or around 1.63$ for a meal such as Pat-Thai, Kebab, Red pork noodles, and Papaya salad. All these street foods are everywhere and easy to find just like they are your neighbors. Normally, the price for the whole day meal is less than 250 baht or around 8.13$.

(Drink)

Food is not the only thing that is famous in Thailand. Drink in Thailand is very cheap too. A bottle of water in Thailand costs only 10 baht or approximately 0.33$. In Thailand, every convenience store especially Seven-Eleven opens 24 hours. Thailand has street food and also has street drink especially juices such as coconut juice, mango juice, watermelon, and orange juice which cost only 35-40 baht or around 1.30$.

(Clothes)

Normally, clothes are not expensive in Thailand. It costs around 250 THB – 400 THB or $8 – $13 and has many places sell the clothes with cheaper prices such as Pra Tu Nam Market and Platinum Fashion Mall. Both are in the central of Bangkok. High-end brands and brands that come from other countries are expensive in Thailand such as one H&M summer dress costs 994 THB or 32$ but in the US it costs around 18-25$. Normally, locals and travelers like to shop in a night market. It costs around 150 THB – 350 THB or $9-$11. If coming to Thailand, don’t worry about this. There are many clothes here, from expensive to cheap price to choose.

(Transportation)

Transportation in Thailand is also cheap if compare to other countries. Taxi costs only 95 baht per 10 kilometers or around 3.09$. Bus costs only 15-25 baht or around 0.81$. It is very cheap and makes you travel everywhere you want in Bangkok easier. The fastest way to travel in the city is the BTS (sky train). It costs around 40-60 baht or around 2$ depend on distance.

Moreover, there are many surrounding cities such as HuaHin, Kanchanaburi, Pattaya or Rayong. You can travel by using a van which costs only 140-160 baht or around 5.18$. Ferry is not expensive either. If you travel from Pattaya to Koh larn by ferry, it is only 40-60 baht or around 2$.

(Personal care)

Personal care in Bangkok is cheaper than many counties, and there are a lot of the stores that travellers can choose such as convenience store, Boots, Watson, Tesco Lotus, Big C, Foodland, and Maxvalu. The price of products is around 80 THB – 300 THB or $3-$10.If you forget to bring your items. It’s easy to find a store because most of the convenience stores are near all the accommodations and tourist attractions. If you come here to travel and feel sick, you can buy basic medicines in pharmacies or go to the hospital. Sometimes the weather is hot, you can go to the department store to chill out in a salon, a fitness, or a shop. Here, personal care is not expensive like travelers think.

Taking care of yourself is an important factor of living. Everyone needs to take care of oneself. Whether for a good looking or good health, self-care also includes expenses when being sick. Taking care of yourself does not only cost in daily life but also includes when you are sick. You may have to spend around 7,000 baht each month on health insurance and any medications you need. For toiletry, the cost is around 1,000 baht per month on shampoo, soap, body lotion, etc. If you are a woman, you would have to be pretty and beautiful. Various cosmetics and nourishing creams are also included in this category. It costs around 1,000 baht for drugstore’s cosmetic and 5,000 – 6,000 baht for luxury brand’s cosmetic per month.

(Entertainment)

The nightlife in Bangkok will surprise you. Many people around the world want to come to Thailand to see Bangkok nightlife. It has a lot of bars and pubs that have a different and unique style. Lots of travelers love to go to Khaosan road and it costs not more than 1,000 baht or around 33$ per night to have fun and get drunk. Beer in Khaosan road is around 90-120 baht or around 1.89$ per large bottle. If you want to go to a more luxury pub, Thonglor would be the answer. At Thonglor, you need to have at least 2,000 baht or around 35$ in your pocket. The bars and pubs are fulfilled with amazing light effect and incredible music band. RCA is another place that you wouldn’t miss. It is similar to Thonglor and costs almost the same price, but the difference is you will find famous people there. Lots of Thai superstar like to hang out there and it is not as crowded as Thonglor.

Wayha’s Common Room

Wayha’s Garden

Wayha’s Private Room

Wayha’s Dorm Room

“Wayha Hostel Café x bar” is located on Chang-Watthana road near DMK airport. If you are tired from your long flight, Wayha Hostel would be the answer. Our hostel is located in a residential area. The cost of living here is not expensive. There are many local foods to choose. This area is not busy and good for relaxing. Our hotel connects with many transportations. You can get here by train from the city center, and you can take the train to various provinces such as Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya from here at a very cheap price as well. So, do not hesitate to choose to stay with us.

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Uncategorized - 12/10/2019

คอนเสิร์ตศิลปิน เกาหลี 2019 ในไทย

เคยสงสัยกันมั้ยว่า ทำไมศิลปิน เกาหลี ถึงมาจัดคอนเสิร์ตที่ไทยกันบ๊อยยยบ่อย แถมยังเป็นที่แรกๆที่เลือกมาเปิดการแสดงกันอีกด้วย เหตุผลหลักๆก็เพราะว่า…. แฟนๆชาวไทยนั่นเอง ศิลปินเกาหลี มักจะได้รับการต้อนรับอย่างอบอุ่นจากแฟนคลับชาวไทยเสมอ แถมศิลปินเกาหลี หลายๆคนยังหลงรักอาหารไทย และสถานที่ท่องเที่ยวของไทย จนบางทีก็บินมาพักผ่อนส่วนตัวอยู่บ่อยๆ

ศิลปินเกาหลีมาประเทศไทยเพิ่มขึ้นเรื่อยๆตลอด 5 ปีที่ผ่านมา ทั้งมาจัดคอนเสิร์ต แฟนมีตติ้ง และงานอีเว้นท์ต่างๆ จากสถิติปี 2015 มีศิลปินเกาหลีมาเยือนประเทศไทยมากถึง 42 ครั้ง ปี 2016 30 ครั้ง ปี 2017 75 ครั้ง ปี 2018 128 ครั้ง และครึ่งปีแรกของปี 2019 81 ครั้ง แบ่งเป็น ศิลปินกลุ่มผู้ชาย 309 ครั้ง และศิลปินกลุ่มผู้หญิง 61 ครั้ง ศิลปินวง GOT7 เป็นวงที่ครองอันดับ1ภายใน 5 ปีที่ผ่านมา GOT7 มาประเทศไทยมากถึง 45 ครั้งเลยทีเดียว

ในครึ่งปีแรกของปี 2019 การมาเยือนประเทศไทยของศิลปิน เกาหลี ทั้ง 81 ครั้ง แบ่งเป็นการจัดแฟนมีตติ้งไป 34 ครั้ง ถือเป็นสถิติที่เยอะแซงหน้าปีที่ผ่านๆมา นี่ขนาดยังไม่นับรวมถึงการมาพักผ่อนส่วนตัวของศิลปินนะเนี่ย เห็นได้ชัดเลยว่าศิลปินเกาหลีนั้นหลงรักประเทศไทย และรักแฟนคลับชาวไทยมากๆ!

ความนิยมของกระแส K-POP ยิ่งเพิ่มมากขึ้นไปอีก เมื่อมีคนไทยหลายๆคนได้ไปเป็นศิลปินเกาหลี อย่างเช่น นิชคุณ วง 2pm มิ้นท์ วง Tiny-G สร วง CLC แบมแบม วง got7 เตนล์ วง NCT มินนี่ วง (G) I-DLE และ ลิซ่า วง Black Pink.
ด้วยเหตุผลเหล่านี้ ประเทศไทยจึงถูกจัดอยู่ในอันดับต้นๆที่ผู้จัดคอนเสิร์ตเลือกที่จะมาเปิดการแสดง เพราะประเทศไทยเต็มไปด้วยแฟนคลับที่เป็นมิตร น่ารัก ใส่ใจและต้อนรับศิลปินที่พวกเขาชื่นชอบเป็นอย่างดีเสมอ ทำให้เกิดเป็นความทรงจำดีๆระหว่างศิลปินและแฟนคลับตลอดมา

ผ่านมาครึ่งปีแล้ว สำหรับปี 2019 นี้ นี่เป็นเพียงแค่คอนเสิร์ตและอีเว้นท์ที่ได้รับการยืนยันแล้วเท่านั้น ยังมีอีกหลายคอนเสิร์ตและอีเว้นท์ที่รอจะจัดขึ้นอีกเยอะมาก! บุ๊คมาร์ก กดไลค์ กดแชร์หน้านี้ไว้เลย จะได้ติดตามการอัพเดทต่างๆอย่างใกล้ชิด เตรียมตัวและเตรียมเงินให้พร้อม เพราะปีนี้ศิลปินเกาหลีอีกมากมายจะยกขบวนกันมาจัดคอนเสิร์ตที่ประเทศไทยอีกเพียบ อาทิเช่น BLACKPINK, BTS, NU’EST, MONSTA X และอีกมากมาย

โรงแรมเวหา ตั้งอยู่บนถนนแจ้งวัฒนะ ใกล้กับสถานที่จัดคอนเสิร์ตหลายแห่ง ไม่ว่าจะเป็น แจ้งวัฒนะฮอล(เซ็นทรัลพลาซ่าแจ้งวัฒนะ) อิมแพคอารีน่าเมืองทองธานี ธันเดอร์โดมเมืองทองธานี และ อิมแพคฮอล จึงทำให้การเดินทางไปยังสถานที่จัดคอนเสิร์ตนั้นแสนจะสะดวก ยังไม่เพียงแค่นั้น ทางโรงแรมยังจัดโปรโมชั่นพิเศษสำหรับแฟนๆชาวK-POPไม่ว่าจะเป็นส่วนลดค่าที่พักหรือการจัดรถรับส่ง สะดวก ปลอดภัย ในราคาพิเศษ หายห่วงเรื่องอื่น แล้วไปฟินแบบเต็มๆกับคอนเสิร์ตสุดมันส์ได้เลย อย่าลืม! ติดตามแฟนเพจของเราเพื่อที่จะไม่พลาดการอัพเดทและโปรโมชั่นตลอดปีนี้ด้วยนะ

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The Latest News - 09/15/2019

K-pop concert of 2019 in Bangkok.

Have you ever wonder why K-pop artists frequently come to hold concerts in Thailand, and Thailand was chosen as the first place to hold concerts? The main reason is that those artists have always been well welcomed by Thai fans and many artists are attracted to Thailand. The fan club is the main reason, and artists also like attractions and foods. Even though the starting point comes because of business, but what they get is a very warm welcome from the fans.

Throughout the past 5 years, it is considered that the number of K-pop artists visiting Thailand has increased steadily and more frequently. There are both concerts and fan meeting events. Statistics in 2015 is 42 times, in 2016 is 30 times, in 2017 is 75 times, in 2018 is 128 times, and only half of 2019 is 81 times. Coming of K-pop artists in the past 5 years is divided into 309 times for boy groups and 61 times for girl groups. GOT7 is the most visited band in Thailand in the past five years, up to 45 times.

In the first half of 2019, 81 K-pop artists were visiting Thailand and held 34 times of fan meetings, surpassing the number of previous year’s fan meetings. This does not include the trip and the private vacation of the artists. K-pop artists come to Thailand so often. It’s obvious that they like Thailand and love Thai fans very much!

The popularity of K-pop artists is increasing when the Thai people started to debut as many K-pop artists, such as Nichkhun 2pm, Mint tiny-g, Sorn CLC, Bam Bam got7, NCT ten, and Lisa Black Pink.

For all reasons, Thailand was ranked at the top of the list that Korean agencies want to hold the concert in Thailand so often. The cuteness of the friendly Thai fans that pay attention to welcome artists who come to Thailand every time. That makes a good memory between the artists and the fan club.

Second half of 2019 has begun! So these are just some of the confirmed events happening within this year. We’ll be updating our guide as more acts are announced, so be sure to bookmark this page. Prepare yourself and prepare your money! Because this year, a lot of K-pop artists has come to hold the concert in Thailand such as BLACKPINK, BTS, NU’EST, MONSTA X, etc.

“Wayha Hostel Café x bar” is located on Chang-Watthana road near many concert venues such as Chang-Watthana Hall, Impact Arena, Thunder dome and Impact Hall. Therefore, that makes it convenient to go to the concert. There are many special promotions for K-pop fans such as discount for the room or transportation between hostel and concerts. No worries about accommodation and safety and let’s rock at the concert together! Stay tuned with us for a lot of promotion and discount throughout this year.

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The Latest News - 08/25/2019

Is Khao San chill or not?

Let’s start of this blog by saying that we are not writing this to spoil your fun, pretend we know more about Thailand than you do, or trying to talk down the Khao San experience in any way. It is what it is, and it is definitely a part of Bangkok everyone will check out eventually.

Classic Khao San fashion

But it is important to point out that it Khao San has very little to do with Thailand and that the locals tend to avoid the place like the plague. You see, every country that enjoys heaps of tourist has that one place that regular locals simply don’t go to unless they are employed there in one way or another (more on that later).

You see these everywhere, but not a single local ever eats these. It’s all intended for that one selfie or your friend losing a bet

So while everything in the area revolves around tourists, this also means that there is virtually nothing left that can be considered “genuinely Thai”. Restaurants adapt their menus to the taste of foreigners, shops sell low-end tourist trinkets, the entire neighbourhood is rife with hostels (often illegally constructed) and with no public transport conveniently nearby you will be cut off from the rest of the city.

Taking one of these into town is an expensive and stressful experience

In the area, there also is a disproportionate amount of tour operators, dealers and tattoo artists who specialize in “quick & cheap”. Con artists knowing full well that an unprepared foreigner is valuable also consider Khao San their preferred work space.

The only way of getting anywhere is by taxi or TukTuk, and the ones operating from Khao San are notorious for their shake-down practices. Taxis in the capital are forced by law to use a meter and to take on any ride their passenger desires. At normal hours this is usually what happens, but in Khao San you will find yourself dealing with inquisitive taxi drivers who will haggle with you for a fixed fee.

Pro tip: If a driver is cool about flicking on his meter right away, tip them and let them know you appreciate him doing the right thing.

The last time friends of mine came to Bangkok I urged them to book a hotel a little closer to the city centre so we could explore Bangkok itself, instead of the Khao San Disneyland. So we settled for a nice hotel in the Thong Lor area, and booked their last nights at Wayha Hostel since they were flying to Chiang Mai the next morning at 7am. This is a great solution for early flights by the way, and I recommend anyone with an early flight from Don Mueang to look into Wayha Hostel – it really saves you a lot of stress.

Getting away from the backpacker area (in essence, that is what Khao San is), you will have the opportunity to visit temples that are not tourist attractions and where people actually come to make merit. You will be able to taste genuine Thai food and experience the delight from the local staff when they see that you find their dish “aroi” (delicious).

What Khao San is good for

If you are looking for a cheap night out and you would like to avoid a potential dud, make sure you check out Khao San at least once. The entire street is well-dialled into the party process, and as night falls, things kick into gear. The bars who are allowed to play their music loud most definitely will, and you could argue that the atmosphere on these little terraces is better than in some of the high-end clubs downtown.

You will also make friends easily, as Khao San is the one place where there is a very high concentration of low-budget backpackers and the ones who are wrapping up their 3-month trip will share all their experiences with the newbies.

What Khao San isn’t good for

Don’t expect anything genuine on Khao San. The Banana pancakes are there for you only, as Thai locals don’t eat them. The same goes for Pad Thai, the aforementioned scorpions or fried rice. There are plenty of beginner dishes for curious tourists that won’t taste like napalm but still challenge a curious traveler. Think of Tom Yum, a medium-spicy Somtam or any other noodle soup pimped up with one of the four different condiments.

Tom Yam Kung is the quintessential beginner dish and 5-star delicious

The good stuff is not always compatible with western stomachs and as such, nobody makes or sells it around that area. You will also find that most Asians hanging out are actually from Singapore, China, Japan or elsewhere as the Thai prefer to go to RCA (a massive party complex), Thong Lor (an upscale nightlife area) or one of the many clubs/restaurants/venues downtown.

Don’t shop in Khao San unless you are fine with buying fake articles. Almost everything is fake in the area, and while that’s fine for flipflops or a funny wifebeater, watches, sunglasses, diving goggles, camera equipment or other more valuable items are usually not the real deal around here. So keep that in mind when you’re about to buy a Rolex from a guy leaning over to your table.

Khao San pros

It’s cheap
Lots of backpackers like you
Every night is a party, identical to last night’s party
Best area for eating fried scorpions
Embrace that 3^rd world feeling

Khao San Cons

It’s cheaper elsewhere
Lots of backpackers like you
The regular nightlife follows a normal pattern with concerts, pool parties and special events
Nobody in Asia eats fried scorpions
Bangkok is a hyper-modern city

Bangkok is a hyper-modern city with rooftop bars, high-end shopping malls, spas, and some of the most luxurious cinemas you can imagine

The Latest News - 05/25/2018

One of the best and cheapest hostels near Don Muang Airport

One of the best and cheapest hostels near Don Muang Airport is a mere 10 minutes away from the check-ins. So whenever your flight is, simply arrange a taxi with the reception the night before, set your alarm clock and fall asleep completely carefree.

Board your early Bangkok flight – stress-free
While Bangkok is an amazing city, its traffic problems are legendary and locals are well-aware of the trouble the congested roads can throw at you when you need to catch a flight.

You see, the highway system and tollways are excellent, but getting out of town or onto the highway itself is usually where the trouble starts. So if you are staying in a residential area, around Sukhumvit or even worse, Khao San, you really are going to have to take gridlocked traffic into account.

And that is unfortunate because most of the budget airliners fly from Don Muang and their cheapest flights are usually in the early morning. Whether it is Nok Air, Tiger Air, Air Asia or any of the other local budget airliners, all of them offer flights starting at 7 am. Later flights will cost a lot more if they haven’t been sold out already, so getting to the check-in at 6 am is worth it, especially if you are on a budget.

Airport hotels are costly
Well-aware that travellers have no choice but to book a room with them, hotels around airports will charge excessively, especially if they are located on the Airport itself. But Wayha Hostel is simply perfect for travellers looking to catch an early flight. Extremely close to the airport, getting there takes about 10 minutes, and the area around the hostel has a wide array of possibilities.

Things to do around Don Muang the evening before your flight
Let’s say you are flying in the weekend or on a Monday. Chatuchak Market is legendary and only open on Saturdays and Sundays. And when the many little shops slowly close down, beer bars open up both on Chatuchak Market and its new and hipper neighbour, JJ Green.

Lumpinee Boxing Stadium is legendary in Thailand and for fighting fans, this is the one location they simply cannot miss. Unlike the (sometimes very staged) Muay Thai events in the more touristic areas in Thailand, Lumpinee is as real as it gets and attending a single fight night will teach you more about Thailand and its customs than a month on one of the islands. Entire fighting schools will be in the corner, supporting their fighters and the locals usually come out in droves.

Experiencing genuine Muay Thai fights is a unique experience

For visitors who simply want to spend a laid-back evening before their early flight the next day, Liab Duan night market or a local restaurant is a perfect way to enjoy some food, drink some beers and find your way back to your room for an early night’s sleep.

We’re not sure whether Wayha is one of the cheapest hostels near Don Muang Airport, but we’re definitely one of the best choices around. We cater to travellers, locals who like to travel in style, backpackers who prefer not to stay in Khao San and fans of boutique hostels in general. Our reviews speak for themselves and we are looking forward to welcoming you at Wayha!