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Phuket — meeting locals vs agency girls

Started by EuroExplorer · 5 Mar 2026 · 83 views

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EuroExplorer member
#1
5 Mar 2026 at 19:23
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to bring small bills.

Euro Explorer — Boston, MA

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BuffaloBill member
#2
5 Mar 2026 at 23:56
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 good.

My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.

One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.

Buffalo Bill — Buffalo, NY

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ScottishSteve member
#3
6 Mar 2026 at 04:52
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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BirminghamBaz member
#4
6 Mar 2026 at 13:56
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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OttawaOliver member
#5
6 Mar 2026 at 19:20
100% agree. The value there is hard to beat.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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YorkshireLad member
#6
7 Mar 2026 at 01:44
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.

Yorkshire Lad — Leeds, UK

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VegasVince member
#7
7 Mar 2026 at 05:58
Did you feel safe in the red light areas?
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CanuckTraveller member
#8
7 Mar 2026 at 16:12
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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DallasDon member
#9
7 Mar 2026 at 21:51
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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JerseyJim member
#10
8 Mar 2026 at 08:08
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has improved recently.
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CanuckTraveller member
#11
8 Mar 2026 at 18:21
I was there in February and can add some detail:

Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.

Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was excellent.

My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.

One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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OrlandoOscar member
#12
8 Mar 2026 at 19:11
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. Solid 7/10.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Orlando Oscar

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AustinAlex member
#13
8 Mar 2026 at 23:04
How long did it take you to find the good spots?

Austin Alex — Austin, TX

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NewcastleNick member
#14
9 Mar 2026 at 05:50
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Newcastle Nick

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BangkokVet member
#15
9 Mar 2026 at 09:51
This matches my experience. Phuket is great value for money.

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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OrlandoOscar member
#16
9 Mar 2026 at 18:20
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.

Do your research, respect the locals, stay safe. — Orlando Oscar

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AustinAlex member
#17
10 Mar 2026 at 03:48
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.

Austin Alex — Austin, TX

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BirminghamBaz member
#18
10 Mar 2026 at 10:19
How long did it take you to learn the routine?

"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."

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PhillyFred member
#19
10 Mar 2026 at 21:58
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?

"Travel is fatal to prejudice." — Philadelphia, PA

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OttawaOliver member
#20
11 Mar 2026 at 05:13
Good info. I'd add that the late night is the best time to go.

Ottawa, Canada | 18 countries visited

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