Safety info for Canada:
General: Reasonable in tourist areas.
Watch Out: Station area sketchy after dark.
Scams: Taxi broken meter scam.
Stay smart, stay safe.
Common scams in Canada and how to avoid them
Started by LiverpoolLee · 5 Mar 2026 · 250 views
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How's the daytime scene there compared to Thailand?
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
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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8 Mar 2026 at 01:29
Good info. I'd add that the afternoon is the best time to go.
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9 Mar 2026 at 12:29
Great report! Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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11 Mar 2026 at 02:44
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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11 Mar 2026 at 10:32
100% agree. The atmosphere there is hard to beat.
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13 Mar 2026 at 01:16
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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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 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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15 Mar 2026 at 17:49
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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16 Mar 2026 at 19:41
100% agree. The atmosphere there is hard to beat.
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18 Mar 2026 at 17:40
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to get a local SIM.
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19 Mar 2026 at 07:56
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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21 Mar 2026 at 04:20
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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100% agree. The value there is hard to beat.
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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How's the food there compared to the Philippines?
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26 Mar 2026 at 06:28
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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26 Mar 2026 at 10:05
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
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