Been thinking about visiting Pattaya and wanted to get the latest intel from those who've been recently.
Specifically interested in:
1. Current price ranges
2. Best areas to base yourself
3. Any safety concerns
4. How's the quality compared to Thailand?
Any recent trip reports would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Pattaya veteran spots after 10 visits
Started by MapleLeafMike · 1 Mar 2026 · 1679 views
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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I was there in January and prices were great value.
Spent about $55/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $55/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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3 Mar 2026 at 02:30
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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100% agree. The quality is hard to beat.
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Did you use the local sites or find girls at online?
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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How does it compare to Czech Republic?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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5 Mar 2026 at 17:37
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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