Planning my first trip to Thailand in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.
My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?
I'm coming from Canada and have experience in Europe but this would be my first time in Thailand.
Thanks for any help!
Thailand price guide 2026
Started by BangkokVet · 7 Mar 2026 · 126 views
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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This matches my experience. Thailand is one of my favorites.
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I'd also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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9 Mar 2026 at 20:31
This matches my experience. Thailand is great value.
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9 Mar 2026 at 20:42
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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10 Mar 2026 at 03:40
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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10 Mar 2026 at 11:41
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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Did you use an agency or find girls at bars?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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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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