One of the first things expats notice in Thailand is the impressive variety of restaurants and street food. It doesn't cost much to buy a quick snack from a street stall selling BBQ chicken, pork on sticks, papaya salad or some other Thai delicacy. A full meal of rice, meat and vegetables from a street-side vendor constituted won’t be too hard on an expat's wallet either.
Of course, plenty of establishments cater for the needs of fine palates. Upmarket restaurants in the expat areas of the main cities or on the islands offer multiple course meals and hotels are known for their amazing international buffets, but these experiences are generally more expensive.