Chiang Mai — meeting locals vs agency girls
Started by DesertRat · 3 Mar 2026 · 426 views
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3 Mar 2026 at 04:19
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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3 Mar 2026 at 12:16
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.
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3 Mar 2026 at 18:14
With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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How's the nightlife there compared to Thailand?
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3 Mar 2026 at 22:52
How long did it take you to learn the routine?
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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How's the nightlife there compared to Thailand?
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I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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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 2023.
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 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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How's the food there compared to Thailand?
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I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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6 Mar 2026 at 19:00
Great report! Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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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 pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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7 Mar 2026 at 05:05
This matches my experience. Chiang Mai is great value for money.
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7 Mar 2026 at 14:06
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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7 Mar 2026 at 22:06
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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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 pre-COVID.
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 pre-COVID.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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8 Mar 2026 at 02:33
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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