Quick question for the General Information regulars — has anything changed in the last few months?
I was there last year and had a great time but I've heard some crackdowns happened.
Worth going back or should I try somewhere new?
Cheers
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Started by MelbourneMarc · 4 Mar 2026 · 1887 views
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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5 Mar 2026 at 04:21
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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How does it compare to Thailand?
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5 Mar 2026 at 13:10
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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5 Mar 2026 at 23:08
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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6 Mar 2026 at 07:44
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Did you use an agency or find girls at bars?
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How does it compare to Thailand?
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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7 Mar 2026 at 11:48
I was there in January and prices were great value.
Spent about $121/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $121/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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8 Mar 2026 at 10:29
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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8 Mar 2026 at 13:12
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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8 Mar 2026 at 19:20
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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8 Mar 2026 at 22:59
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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