Premium experiences in Thailand — worth the money?
Started by PortlandPaul · 21 Mar 2026 · 1593 views
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21 Mar 2026 at 08:53
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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21 Mar 2026 at 17:10
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to download an offline map.
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22 Mar 2026 at 00:15
This matches my experience. Thailand is a solid destination.
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22 Mar 2026 at 02:05
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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22 Mar 2026 at 02:40
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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22 Mar 2026 at 10:57
Thanks for sharing. Did you use the local sites or find girls online?
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22 Mar 2026 at 17:04
How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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22 Mar 2026 at 19:11
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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23 Mar 2026 at 02:37
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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23 Mar 2026 at 04:40
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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23 Mar 2026 at 13:45
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to download an offline map.
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23 Mar 2026 at 19:49
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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24 Mar 2026 at 01:04
Did you feel safe using taxis?
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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24 Mar 2026 at 20:31
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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25 Mar 2026 at 03:10
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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25 Mar 2026 at 10:58
How's the food there compared to Colombia?
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25 Mar 2026 at 12:32
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to get a local SIM.
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