Planning my first trip to Bangkok 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 the UK and have experience in Southeast Asia but this would be my first time in Bangkok.
Thanks for any help!
Bangkok nightlife guide
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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This matches my experience. Bangkok is one of my favorites.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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How does it compare to Germany?
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at online?
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