Hotel recommendations for Living in Thailand:
Budget ($22-58/night):
Basic guesthouses near the main strip. Look for places with 24-hour reception.
Mid-Range ($51-104/night):
Local boutique hotels with good ratings. These usually have no issues with visitors.
Premium ($113+/night):
Luxury apartments via Airbnb.
Guest-Friendly Policy:
Always book through online platforms for proof of reservation.
Location tip: Stay near the central business district.
Living in Thailand accommodation guide
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Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.
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I was there in last month and prices were great value. Spent about $80/day all-in.
My tip: go early evening.
My tip: go early evening.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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Different experience for me. Prices were lower when I went.
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Adding my experience: scene has bounced back since pre-COVID. Biggest change: some old spots closed.
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Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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This matches my experience. Living in Thailand is underrated.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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I was there in last month and prices were exactly as described. Spent about $100/day all-in.
My tip: avoid weekends.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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Word of caution — watch out for taxi scams at the airport. Other than that, great destination.
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Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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This matches my experience. Living in Thailand is great value for money.
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Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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Adding my experience: scene has evolved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 15-20%.
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Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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