Planning first trip to General Information. Need advice on:
1. Best area to stay
2. Daily budget
3. Safety concerns
4. Online vs in person?
5. Duration - thinking 12 days
Tips appreciated.
General Information first timer tips
Started by MapleLeafMike · 23 Mar 2026 · 1270 views
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24 Mar 2026 at 15:51
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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26 Mar 2026 at 00:29
Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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26 Mar 2026 at 01:46
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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26 Mar 2026 at 04:40
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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26 Mar 2026 at 05:04
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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26 Mar 2026 at 09:10
How does it compare to Thailand?
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26 Mar 2026 at 13:37
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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26 Mar 2026 at 18:59
100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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26 Mar 2026 at 23:02
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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27 Mar 2026 at 02:13
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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27 Mar 2026 at 04:13
Did you use the local sites or find girls at clubs?
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27 Mar 2026 at 16:17
100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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27 Mar 2026 at 17:19
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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27 Mar 2026 at 19:12
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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28 Mar 2026 at 03:05
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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