Budget trip to Pattaya — how I did it for cheap
Started by LondonPunter · 9 Mar 2026 · 1693 views
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9 Mar 2026 at 16:07
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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9 Mar 2026 at 18:41
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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9 Mar 2026 at 19:21
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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9 Mar 2026 at 23:02
Great report! Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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10 Mar 2026 at 07:01
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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10 Mar 2026 at 08:03
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
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10 Mar 2026 at 09:58
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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10 Mar 2026 at 18:10
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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10 Mar 2026 at 22:57
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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11 Mar 2026 at 05:04
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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11 Mar 2026 at 09:00
100% agree. The atmosphere there is hard to beat.
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11 Mar 2026 at 15:15
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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12 Mar 2026 at 01:15
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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12 Mar 2026 at 03:15
This matches my experience. Pattaya is great value for money.
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12 Mar 2026 at 03:47
How's the weather there compared to Colombia?
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12 Mar 2026 at 11:10
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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12 Mar 2026 at 15:26
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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12 Mar 2026 at 19:13
How long did it take you to learn the routine?
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12 Mar 2026 at 20:05
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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13 Mar 2026 at 01:41
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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