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Budget trip to Thailand — how I did it for cheap

Started by AustinAlex · 13 Mar 2026 · 1194 views

AustinAlex member
#1
13 Mar 2026 at 21:00
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?

Austin Alex — Austin, TX

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TexasHeat member
#2
14 Mar 2026 at 08:25
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.

Texas Heat — Houston, TX

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FKKNovice member
#3
14 Mar 2026 at 16:11
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to download an offline map.
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SoCalSurfer member
#4
15 Mar 2026 at 01:34
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.

San Diego, CA | Member since 2024

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BuffaloBill member
#5
15 Mar 2026 at 05:02
How long did it take you to find the good spots?

Buffalo Bill — Buffalo, NY

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SeattleSam member
#6
15 Mar 2026 at 15:01
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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WanderlustCarl member
#7
15 Mar 2026 at 23:04
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Wanderlust Carl

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BangkokVet member
#8
16 Mar 2026 at 09:42
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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DallasDon member
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16 Mar 2026 at 16:12
Good info. I'd add that the evening is the best time to go.
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MelbourneMarc member
#10
17 Mar 2026 at 02:09
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:

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.

Melbourne, Australia | 23 countries visited

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MapleLeafMike member
#11
17 Mar 2026 at 07:26
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:

The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.

Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.

Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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SacramentoSal member
#12
17 Mar 2026 at 16:51
I was there in early March and can add some detail:

Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.

Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.

My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.

One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.

Sacramento Sal — Sacramento, CA

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PortlandPaul member
#13
17 Mar 2026 at 18:05
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.

Portland, OR | 20 countries visited

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BayAreaBob member
#14
17 Mar 2026 at 21:51
This matches my experience. Thailand is underrated.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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OrlandoOscar member
#15
17 Mar 2026 at 23:15
I was there in February and can add some detail:

Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.

My favorite spot was an agency I found online.

One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Orlando Oscar

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SeattleSam member
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18 Mar 2026 at 03:05
I was there in early March and can add some detail:

Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.

Girls: International mix. Quality was varied.

My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.

One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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DetroitDan member
#17
18 Mar 2026 at 09:14
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.

Detroit, MI | 12 countries visited

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PattayaDave member
#18
18 Mar 2026 at 10:14
This matches my experience. Thailand is one of my favorites.
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