Quick question for the Bangkok regulars — has anything changed in the last few months?
I was there in 2024 and had a great time but I've heard some crackdowns happened.
Worth going back or should I try somewhere new?
Cheers
Bangkok — overrated?
Started by DetroitDan · 17 Mar 2026 · 615 views
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17 Mar 2026 at 18:56
Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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17 Mar 2026 at 20:07
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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18 Mar 2026 at 05:31
I'd also recommend downloading WhatsApp before you go. Essential.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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18 Mar 2026 at 15:20
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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18 Mar 2026 at 16:14
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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18 Mar 2026 at 20:46
I'd also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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19 Mar 2026 at 01:47
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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19 Mar 2026 at 04:58
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Did you use dating apps or find girls at online?
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19 Mar 2026 at 08:47
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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19 Mar 2026 at 14:23
This is outdated info IMO.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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19 Mar 2026 at 18:04
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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