Hotel recommendations for Living in Thailand:
Budget ($34-58/night):
Hostels with private rooms work well. Look for places with good reviews on Booking.com.
Mid-Range ($61-104/night):
Serviced apartments for longer stays. These usually have no issues with visitors.
Premium ($135+/night):
International brands like Marriott or Hilton.
Guest-Friendly Policy:
International chains never ask questions.
Location tip: Stay near public transport links.
Where to stay in Living in Thailand
Started by CardiffChris · 24 Mar 2026 · 1590 views
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Did you use freelancers or find girls at the hotel?
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Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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This matches my experience. Living in Thailand is one of my favorites.
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Different experience for me. Prices were about the same when I went.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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26 Mar 2026 at 21:15
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.
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Been there 5 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The friendly atmosphere is what keeps me coming back.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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