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 Canada and have experience in Southeast Asia but this would be my first time in Bangkok.
Thanks for any help!
Bangkok — tipping etiquette
Started by FKKNovice · 5 Mar 2026 · 203 views
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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6 Mar 2026 at 09:56
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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7 Mar 2026 at 07:18
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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7 Mar 2026 at 16:04
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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8 Mar 2026 at 05:55
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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9 Mar 2026 at 00:08
This matches my experience. Bangkok is great value.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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This matches my experience. Bangkok is underrated.
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