@Michael *******

Sir, Thank you so much for understanding.

@John ******

I don't have to beg brother. I could have stayed in a 3 star hotel if I wanted. My family is solvent enough to afford me that. We stay in luxurious hotels when in family trip abroad.

But I am still a college student and I am self funding this tour with my own personal savings from part time jobs. I will still have enough cash and means to support me through any kind of emergencies if it ever occurs during my tour. I have been to three other countries before. Those too were self funded. I don't like taking money from my parents for my own pleasure and adventures

And unlike westerners, the people from third world countries are not given on arrival Visa. We have to apply for a visa from our country. We have to show proof of financial solvency and adequate financial capability in order to get a Thai tourist visa.

Many backpackers stay in hostels. The ones I mentioned above actually have hundreds of reviews.. mostly positive reviews. Posted here so that I could get personal opinions from the group members. Just for some peace of mind as this is my first solo trip abroad

I wanted to stay in hostels within such a rate so that I could stay a few more days in the beautiful country of Thailand. Hence I decided to cut down on accommodation and invest the extra money on traveling around more and trying more Thai cuisine. I will be trying lots of thai street foods and thai Buffets. So the money I save from accommodations will be better spent on those. To me personally during tours, food, cultural stuff, seeing things, visiting places are always more important than the accommodation

Hope I made myself clear. Thank you.

@John ******

yes I spoke to those hotels directly. I saw the reviews on various platforms as well. Then I shortlisted the ones with better reviews.

I actually wanted to know whether anyone from these Facebook groups stayed there and was looking for their own honest experiences.

And whether anyone could suggest a better place within the same budget. Somewhere they themselves stayed and had a good experience

Following

@Diedy *********

Thank you so much. Check DM please

@Jack ***************

thank you so much!

@Austin ***

thank you so much!

@Hashinur *******

buy tickets yourself from AirAsia website

Check for Lowest ticket prices on certain dates from google flights

Try to buy tickets at least 2 months before the tour. Ticket prices are the lowest if you buy minimum 2 months in advance

@Chris ***********

great to know that. Thanks

@Hashinur *******

24k, Thai AirAsia. Bought No checked in baggage or anything.