Cheap Charlie's

Budget traveler alert: if it’s your turn to buy the first round for your friends, Cheap Charlie’s Bar on Sukhumvit 50 in Bangkok is your best bet. Charlie’s drinks are 80 baht each, which rings in at $2.50. It takes sipping a whole drink just to soak up the eclectic mix of decor behind the bar. In addition to the menu (written in whiteout on a wood board), you’ll spot a train chugging along the tracks above the bar, a Jack Skellington plush toy, paper money from all over the world, license plates also from all over the world, and some signage with strict rules like “last order at 11:50, closing time at midnight,” and the endearing sign that explains the toilet is only available for liquids. Charlie doesn’t take crap from anyone. Despite this, everyone still loves Charlie and his cheap drinks. Bar opens at 5 pm and it’s a wise idea to be there at opening to snag a seat.