Planning my first trip to Bangkok 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 Southeast Asia but this would be my first time in Bangkok.
Thanks for any help!
Bangkok health tips
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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I was there in February and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $81/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $81/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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I was there in March and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $136/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $136/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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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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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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20 Mar 2026 at 15:08
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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20 Mar 2026 at 15:58
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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20 Mar 2026 at 18:53
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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21 Mar 2026 at 00:51
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Did you use dating apps or find girls at clubs?
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22 Mar 2026 at 05:59
Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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22 Mar 2026 at 12:32
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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