Pattaya vs last year — has it changed?
Started by CalgaryKevin · 5 Mar 2026 · 246 views
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5 Mar 2026 at 04:01
Did you feel safe using taxis?
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5 Mar 2026 at 09:29
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to bring small bills.
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5 Mar 2026 at 18:03
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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6 Mar 2026 at 04:46
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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6 Mar 2026 at 08:16
Did you feel safe using taxis?
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6 Mar 2026 at 10:31
How's the daytime scene there compared to Thailand?
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6 Mar 2026 at 18:09
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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7 Mar 2026 at 05:20
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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7 Mar 2026 at 09:05
Good info. I'd add that the morning is the best time to go.
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7 Mar 2026 at 20:26
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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7 Mar 2026 at 23:12
100% agree. The quality there is hard to beat.
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8 Mar 2026 at 04:47
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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8 Mar 2026 at 05:28
Did you feel safe carrying cash?
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8 Mar 2026 at 06:03
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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8 Mar 2026 at 06:13
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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8 Mar 2026 at 10:03
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to download an offline map.
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8 Mar 2026 at 18:51
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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9 Mar 2026 at 05:28
Great report! Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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9 Mar 2026 at 08:52
Good info. I'd add that the afternoon is the best time to go.
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9 Mar 2026 at 12:48
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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