{"id":92864,"date":"2026-10-14T13:42:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T05:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=92864"},"modified":"2026-10-14T13:42:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T05:42:06","slug":"unable-to-afford-air-tickets-thai-teenager-takes-grandfather-on-budget-2000-km-trip-to-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=92864","title":{"rendered":"Unable to afford air tickets, Thai teenager takes grandfather on budget 2,000-km trip to Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The teenager, known as Queue, planned the two-day trip for Oct. 2-3, giving his grandfather his first chance to travel abroad, The Thaiger<\/em> reported.<\/p>\n

The pair departed from Nakhon Pathom Province in western Thailand, traveling by train to Su-ngai Kolok District in Narathiwat Province before crossing into Malaysia.<\/p>\n

To keep expenses low, they chose third-class train tickets, the cheapest option available.<\/p>\n

According to State Railway of Thailand fares, a ticket from Nakhon Pathom to Su-ngai Kolok costs about 230 baht (US$7) per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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A photo shared on social media shows Queue and his grandfather posing for photos near the iconic Merlion statue in Singapore.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

After entering Malaysia, they traveled by bus to Pasir Mas railway station in Kelantan state before taking a train to Johor Bahru, a city bordering Singapore. The train tickets cost around 390 baht per person, while the final bus ride into Singapore cost 50 baht each, Mothership<\/em> reported.<\/p>\n

According to online booking platforms, one-way flight tickets from Thailand to Singapore range from $77-99 while round-trip tickets cost from $162-207, depending on the airline and time of booking.<\/p>\n

Although Queue had previously visited Singapore in 2022, his grandfather had never traveled overseas.<\/p>\n

Queue took him to Merlion Park, where they posed for a commemorative photo in front of the iconic Merlion statue.<\/p>\n

The pair further reduced expenses by spending the night in Johor Bahru instead of Singapore, AsiaOne<\/em> reported.<\/p>\n

Their room cost 2,000 baht, with Queue’s older brother helping pay for the accommodation.<\/p>\n

Singapore is the world’s most expensive city for luxury living and high-net-worth individuals for the fourth consecutive year, according to the Julius Baer Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report 2026.<\/p>\n

Many tourists have complained about high cost of living in Singapore<\/a> and even claimed they only eat one meal a day to save costs.<\/p>\n

However, Singapore’s safety, low crime rate and high quality of life continue making it an attractive destination.<\/p>\n

Queue’s journey quickly gained traction online, with one of his posts attracting more than 792,000 likes and 4,000 comments.<\/p>\n

Many users applauded his resourcefulness, independence and thoughtfulness in making his grandfather’s first overseas trip possible despite financial constraints.<\/p>\n

“You are so lucky to have the chance to take your grandfather traveling,” a netizen wrote.<\/p>\n

Another praised the teenager’s courage, saying that even traveling alone with everything prepared could be nerve-racking.<\/p>\n

Following the story’s viral posts, several Singapore residents offered to host the pair or take them out for a meal.<\/p>\n

However, Queue and his grandfather had already returned to Thailand.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n