When you think of Thailand, you think of Pad Thai, Tom Yum, temples, markets, beaches, and friendly people, but most importantly, you think of a budget-friendly destination you can easily visit from the Philippines. You can tick the country off your bucket list with a few hours’ plane ride. Thailand has plenty to offer travelers across the budget spectrum.
You can spend more than a week eating delicious food, exploring ancient sites, and getting lost in the maze of the urban jungle without breaking the bank. Get into Thailand Filipino passport holders can stay in Thailand for up to 30 days, visa-free. Cebu Pacific, AirAsia, Philippine Airlines, among others, have direct flights to Bangkok from Manila.
Cebu Pacific will have direct flights to Chiang Mai by October 2024. This route will make it easier to follow the itinerary for this article. You can still begin and end your trip in Bangkok though.
You can check site aggregator sites like www.skyscanner.com to find affordable flights.
As is always the case, the earlier you book, the cheaper the flights are. Getting around Thailand has an efficient and extensive public transportation system that makes it convenient to get from place to place. For this itinerary, the bus is your budget-friendly option.
You can check prices here , but you can still book directly at a station. Itinerary This itinerary assumes you start with one full day and will begin in Chiang Mai. You can book a direct flight to Chiang Mai from Manila with Cebu.