Learning the local language — resources
Started by DCExplorer · 23 Mar 2026 · 1822 views
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23 Mar 2026 at 11:12
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to get a local SIM.
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23 Mar 2026 at 13:18
Good info. I'd add that the evening is the best time to go.
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23 Mar 2026 at 16:36
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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23 Mar 2026 at 21:16
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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24 Mar 2026 at 04:37
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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24 Mar 2026 at 16:28
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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24 Mar 2026 at 17:13
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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24 Mar 2026 at 21:02
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try asking locals for recommendations.
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25 Mar 2026 at 04:04
This matches my experience. Thailand is great value for money.
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25 Mar 2026 at 09:21
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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25 Mar 2026 at 10:59
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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25 Mar 2026 at 11:39
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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25 Mar 2026 at 13:51
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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25 Mar 2026 at 23:15
How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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26 Mar 2026 at 02:34
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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26 Mar 2026 at 02:45
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: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
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