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 the UK and have experience in Latin America but this would be my first time in Thailand.
Thanks for any help!
Uber/transport in Thailand
Started by SoCalSurfer · 11 Mar 2026 · 264 views
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at clubs?
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Quick question — how was the wifi?
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the new laws came in. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Did you use an agency or find girls at clubs?
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