I was there in January 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: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Phuket price guide — what to expect in 2026
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
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Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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100% agree. The variety there is hard to beat.
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Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to download an offline map.
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100% agree. The quality there is hard to beat.
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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Good info. I'd add that the morning is the best time to go.
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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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How's the food there compared to Thailand?
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Did you feel safe using taxis?
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Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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Great report! Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found a different neighborhood to be better.
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Good info. I'd add that the morning is the best time to go.
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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 2024.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to download an offline map.
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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 excellent.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. 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: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
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24 Mar 2026 at 11:13
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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