I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Long term stay in Thailand — visa and costs
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This matches my experience. Thailand is one of my favorites.
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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How long did it take you to feel comfortable?
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Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try going during the week.
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This matches my experience. Thailand is a solid destination.
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Did you feel safe in the red light areas?
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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