Back from Pattaya. Spent 5 days, here's the breakdown:
Accommodation: Mid-range hotel near the action. $32/night.
Scene: Better than expected.
Prices: Slightly higher than expected.
Highlights: The GFE experience here is next level.
Overall: 9/10 — would highly recommend.
Ask me anything.
Returning to Pattaya after 3 years
Started by BangkokVet · 11 Mar 2026 · 1810 views
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11 Mar 2026 at 09:54
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
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11 Mar 2026 at 17:17
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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11 Mar 2026 at 17:33
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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12 Mar 2026 at 07:47
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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12 Mar 2026 at 21:24
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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12 Mar 2026 at 22:45
How does it compare to the Philippines?
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13 Mar 2026 at 07:30
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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13 Mar 2026 at 16:07
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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13 Mar 2026 at 19:21
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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13 Mar 2026 at 23:15
Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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14 Mar 2026 at 14:14
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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14 Mar 2026 at 16:58
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Did you use an agency or find girls at bars?
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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