Most local expenses such as meals and accommodation are included in the volunteer donation we ask you for. See conditions on our Volunteer costs page. Guesthouse rates are very low and vary from 120–800 baht depending on location and standard. Food, water and soft drinks are very cheap in Southeast Asia: a meal in a local restaurant costs between 30-150 baht. Local transport by bus and train is also cheap, a ticket from Bangkok to North or South Thailand is about 700 -1000 baht. Flying is also cheap, especially if you book long in advance. There are several airlines offering cheap flights, such as Nok Air, Lion Air, Air Asia, Thai Smile, Bangkok Airways. You can compare ticket prices here (Travel planning in South East Asia – buses, ferries, flights, railways).