Quality declining in Indonesia? My observations
Started by PattayaDave · 3 Mar 2026 · 328 views
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How long did it take you to learn the routine?
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How long did it take you to feel comfortable?
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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5 Mar 2026 at 02:31
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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5 Mar 2026 at 13:57
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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5 Mar 2026 at 21:38
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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6 Mar 2026 at 09:06
100% agree. The variety there is hard to beat.
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I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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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: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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7 Mar 2026 at 05:25
Did you feel safe in the red light areas?
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7 Mar 2026 at 14:32
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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8 Mar 2026 at 01:22
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to get a local SIM.
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8 Mar 2026 at 12:05
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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8 Mar 2026 at 19:22
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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9 Mar 2026 at 14:34
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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