Trip report: Phuket, early March 2026, 1 week. Overall rating: 8.5/10.
Arrival and first impressions: Easy to get around. Checked into my hotel near Bangla Road.
Day 1-2: Explored the area, got the lay of the land. Noticed some tourist markups.
Days 3-5: Had some incredible experiences. The Bangla Road area was surprisingly quiet.
Prices: 2000-4000 THB ST. Prices are pretty fixed here.
Tips for others: Book your hotel close to the action.
Would I go back? Yes, but maybe try a different area next time.
Phuket trip report — 10 days, detailed breakdown
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Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
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Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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How's the daytime scene there compared to Germany?
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26 Feb 2026 at 15:24
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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Good info. I'd add that the evening is the best time to go.
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I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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27 Feb 2026 at 11:43
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has stayed consistent recently.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to bring small bills.
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Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has stayed consistent recently.
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Thanks for sharing. Did you use a dating app or find girls through referrals?
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Thanks for sharing. Did you use an agency or find girls at clubs?
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Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.
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