Getting a local SIM card in Thailand

Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.

Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?

Did you feel safe carrying cash?

How's the weather there compared to Germany?

I was there in February and can add some detail:

Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.

My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.

One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.

What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.

Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?

I was there in February and can add some detail:

Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.

Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.

My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.

One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.

Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.

I was there in early March and can add some detail:

Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was excellent.

My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.

One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.

Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:

Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.

Biggest change: More girls working online now.

Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.

Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:

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.

Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has stayed consistent recently.

Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:

The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.

Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.

Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.

What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:

Things are much the same as always since my last visit in pre-COVID.

Biggest change: Better quality overall.

Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.

What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.

Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.

Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.