Returned from 6 days in Photo Gallery. Great trip overall.
Accommodation:
Guesthouse near the main area. $41/night. Clean and central.
Scene:
Quieter than I hoped but still good. Prices were in line with forum reports.
Quality:
Better selection than last time. Had 8 encounters total.
Logistics:
Public transport is good enough. Eating out was very affordable.
Safety:
No issues at all.
Overall: 8.5/10. Solid choice, will be back.
Happy to answer any questions.
Photo Gallery — trip report March 2026
Started by BangkokVet · 9 Mar 2026 · 1951 views
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Adding my experience: scene has evolved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: some old spots closed.
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I was there in February and prices were great value. Spent about $120/day all-in.
My tip: go early evening.
My tip: go early evening.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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15 Mar 2026 at 21:50
Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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I was there in last month and prices were slightly higher. Spent about $50/day all-in.
My tip: midweek is much better.
My tip: midweek is much better.
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Quick question — how was the transport?
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17 Mar 2026 at 18:50
This matches my experience. Photo Gallery is underrated.
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Adding my experience: scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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19 Mar 2026 at 17:50
Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.
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20 Mar 2026 at 03:50
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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21 Mar 2026 at 11:50
This matches my experience. Photo Gallery is one of my favorites.
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Also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.
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Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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First time was overwhelming but exciting. Second time was much better. Experience makes all the difference.
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Different experience for me. Prices were about the same when I went.
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