Bangkok — planning trip, need advice

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!

100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.

Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.

I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.

100% agree. The value is hard to beat.

Did you use dating apps or find girls at bars?

Adding my experience from February.

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

With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.

Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.

Quick question — how was the Uber availability?

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

This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.

Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.