Thailand food and accommodation on a budget
Started by ScottishSteve · 19 Mar 2026 · 1508 views
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19 Mar 2026 at 02:40
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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19 Mar 2026 at 17:40
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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19 Mar 2026 at 18:23
This matches my experience. Thailand is underrated.
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19 Mar 2026 at 20:07
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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19 Mar 2026 at 22:52
Great report! Quick question — how was the wifi at your hotel?
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20 Mar 2026 at 09:03
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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20 Mar 2026 at 13:57
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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How's the weather there compared to Germany?
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
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21 Mar 2026 at 09:26
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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21 Mar 2026 at 18:29
How long did it take you to feel comfortable?
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22 Mar 2026 at 01:20
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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22 Mar 2026 at 07:31
Great report! Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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22 Mar 2026 at 08:58
Great report! Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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22 Mar 2026 at 11:14
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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22 Mar 2026 at 15:27
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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22 Mar 2026 at 22:00
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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23 Mar 2026 at 03:28
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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23 Mar 2026 at 05:09
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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