Bangkok — recent police activity

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 Australia and have experience in a few different countries but this would be my first time in Bangkok.

Thanks for any help!

What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

How does it compare to Thailand?

How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?

What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.

Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.

Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.

Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.

Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.

Did you feel safe walking around at night?

Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.

This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.

Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.

How does it compare to Germany?

Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.

Quick question — how was the ATM situation?

Adding my experience from last month.

The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.

Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.

The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.