Just got back from 10 days in Bangkok. Here's my detailed report.
Spent most of my time in the Ratchada area. Prices were 1500-3000 THB ST, 4000-6000 LT. The scene has gotten busier compared to my last visit.
Accommodation: Found a good hotel for $30/night within walking distance of the action. Clean, AC, wifi — all you need.
The girls were hit or miss. Not as many as I expected.
Food was decent. Found some great local spots.
Overall: Good trip, might try somewhere new next time.
Happy to answer any questions.
Patpong trip report — what I found
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Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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11 Mar 2026 at 19:01
How long did it take you to find the good spots?
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Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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12 Mar 2026 at 07:38
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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12 Mar 2026 at 08:10
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found the outskirts to be better.
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Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.
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Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to bring small bills.
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What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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13 Mar 2026 at 10:46
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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100% agree. The value there is hard to beat.
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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15 Mar 2026 at 16:22
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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