With a few spots for a holiday in the tenth month of the year, you might wonder where and how much money will it take to travel abroad? Worry not! With this guide, you will be able to plan a fun trip by spending less than 10,000 baht on flight tickets or, even better, flights AND hotels!
October 2024 holidays for Thai people to enjoy!
This October brings two public holidays, both commemorating a great Thai king. First, 13 October is the eighth anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great’s passing in 2016. The ninth king of the Chakri dynasty reigned for an Asia-record 70 years and brought about many changes to the developing kingdom. As the date falls onto a Sunday in 2024, 14 October, the immediately next Monday, will be observed in lieu of the actual date.
This gives us a three-day period of holiday from 12 to 14 October. If you wish to extend your holiday a bit more without requesting leave, consider travelling on the night of Friday, 11 October.
The next holiday was 23 October, the one hundred and fourteenth anniversary of the passing of King Bhumibol’s grandfather, King Chulalongkorn the Great. His legacy in contemporary and modern Thailand is still largely felt, most notably by the eponymous university named in his honour. As of 2024, Chulalongkorn University is the highest-ranked university in Thailand and among the top 500 globally.
This year, the date falls on a Wednesday; while that can be tricky for people who have already used up their annual tally, it gives those fortunate a choice of going two in front, taking Monday and Tuesday off, or two after, Thursday and Friday. Either of this choice will give you a five-day holiday that spans across the weekend.
October 12-14
For the earlier holiday period, here are some of the best destinations in terms of affordability and travel time. We will first list out the destinations where 10,000 baht covers both flight tickets and accommodation for the 3-day duration. Please be aware that this is for one person only!
- Singapore
- Hong Kong, China
- Bali, Indonesia
- Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
- Shanghai, China
- Beijing, China
- Manila, Philippines
Now, here are the destinations that 10,000 baht can get you decent flight tickets. Please be aware that this is for one person only!
- Mumbai, India
- Chengdu, China
- Seoul, South Korea
- Kuching, Malaysia
Going a bit further beyond, here are the destinations that 10,000 baht can get you and another person flight tickets! Have to say that these surely are your preferred destinations for budget travellers!
- Kuala Lampur, Malaysia
- Penang, Malaysia
- Phnom Penh, Cambodia
October 19-23 / 23-27
As these two five-day periods are a bit longer than the previous one, it is only logical to extend our budget to around 15,000 baht to allocate two people. One people should still require only 10,000 baht to travel comfortably in these areas, as your flight tickets and accommodation are already covered!
- Hong Kong, China: You can travel back and forth by spending little over 5,000 baht, leaving you another 5,000 baht to find some decent place to stay!
- Hanoi, Vietnam: As one of the cheapest places in ASEAN, it is astonishing that only 1,300 baht will be enough to cover your five-day stay in the country!
- Guangzhou, China: The Chinese hub of innovation is only 3 hours away via plane and will set you back only 7,000 baht. Accommodation is also very affordable with the remaining budget.
But, if you want to spend 10,000 baht on flight tickets only, how far can you go? Of course, you can visit almost every country in the ASEAN community, including some top destinations like Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines. But some destinations under this extended budget include:
- Kochi, India
- New Delhi, India
- Seoul, South Korea
- Busan, South Korea
- Yogyakarta, Indonesia
- Perth, Australia
Football matches to watch during your October holidays!
Of course, it will be impossible to travel in October and not immerse yourself in the local football community. Chances are, they might be the highlight of your trip. Here are some football matches you might choose to watch after a long day of travelling. Don’t forget to visit M88 to place your bets and make some money back after spending 10,000 baht!
October 12-14
UEFA Nations League: Poland vs Portugal, Spain Denmark, Finland vs. England, Austria vs. Norway, Germany vs. the Netherlands, Belgium vs. France
October 19-23
Premier League: Liverpool vs. Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspurs vs. West Ham United
Bundesliga: Bayern Munich vs. Stuttgart
Eriedivisie: AZ Alkmaar vs. PSV Eindhoven
October 23-27
Premier League: Arsenal vs. Liverpool, Chelsea vs. Newcastle United, West Ham United vs. Manchester United
La Liga: “El Clasico” Real Madrid vs. Barcelona
Serie A: Inter Milan vs. Juventus
