Planning my first trip to Thailand in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.
My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?
I'm coming from Canada and have experience in Southeast Asia but this would be my first time in Thailand.
Thanks for any help!
Quality in Thailand — trending up or down?
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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How does it compare to Czech Republic?
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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