Quality declining in Chiang Mai? My observations
Started by JerseyJim · 26 Feb 2026 · 707 views
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26 Feb 2026 at 21:00
Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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26 Feb 2026 at 21:37
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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26 Feb 2026 at 23:28
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to book your hotel in advance.
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27 Feb 2026 at 02:32
Good info. I'd add that the late night is the best time to go.
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27 Feb 2026 at 12:57
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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27 Feb 2026 at 19:03
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
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. — Northern Lights
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27 Feb 2026 at 21:40
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. One of my top 3 worldwide.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Orlando Oscar
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28 Feb 2026 at 07:53
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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28 Feb 2026 at 13:19
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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1 Mar 2026 at 00:31
Did you feel safe in the red light areas?
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Thanks for sharing. Did you use an agency or find girls online?
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Great report! Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Did you feel safe in the red light areas?
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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2 Mar 2026 at 09:32
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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2 Mar 2026 at 13:53
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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2 Mar 2026 at 17:28
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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2 Mar 2026 at 19:30
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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