Bangkok veteran spots after 10 visits

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 a few different countries but this would be my first time in Bangkok.

Thanks for any help!

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

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

Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.

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

Any restaurant recs for the daytime?

Did you use dating apps or find girls at online?

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

Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.

Adding my experience from February.

The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.

Adding my experience from February.

The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.

100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.

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

Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.

I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.

Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.

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

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

Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.