Returned from Chiang Mai last week. 10 days trip, visited late February 2026.
Spent most of my time in the Night Bazaar area area. Prices were 1500-3000 THB. The scene has stayed the same compared to my last visit.
Accommodation: Found a good hotel for $25/night within walking distance of the action. Clean, AC, wifi — all you need.
The girls were mostly attractive. Not as many as I expected.
Food was great value. Street food was amazing.
Overall: Would definitely return.
Happy to answer any questions.
Just got back from Chiang Mai — trip report March 2026
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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. Solid 7/10.
The scene has definitely improved 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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100% agree. The variety there is hard to beat.
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Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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Great report! Quick question — how was the wifi at your hotel?
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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This matches my experience. Chiang Mai is great value for money.
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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: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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22 Mar 2026 at 19:50
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
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How's the food there compared to the Philippines?
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Great report! Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were higher.
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How long did it take you to learn the routine?
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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 pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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