Language barrier in India — how bad is it?
Started by BangkokVet · 15 Mar 2026 · 1822 views
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15 Mar 2026 at 19:32
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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16 Mar 2026 at 05:11
How long did it take you to feel comfortable?
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16 Mar 2026 at 09:06
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.
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16 Mar 2026 at 09:43
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: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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16 Mar 2026 at 17:28
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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17 Mar 2026 at 05:09
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try negotiating.
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17 Mar 2026 at 11:48
100% agree. The quality there is hard to beat.
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17 Mar 2026 at 12:44
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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17 Mar 2026 at 22:14
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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18 Mar 2026 at 07:43
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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18 Mar 2026 at 10:06
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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18 Mar 2026 at 18:30
How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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19 Mar 2026 at 00:39
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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19 Mar 2026 at 00:54
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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19 Mar 2026 at 08:13
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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19 Mar 2026 at 20:01
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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20 Mar 2026 at 01:39
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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20 Mar 2026 at 03:15
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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20 Mar 2026 at 08:50
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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