Best neighborhoods for expats
Started by EdinburghEd · 14 Mar 2026 · 121 views
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14 Mar 2026 at 13:44
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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14 Mar 2026 at 23:22
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were higher.
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15 Mar 2026 at 09:47
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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15 Mar 2026 at 16:41
Interesting report but I think you may have overpaid. Next time try asking locals for recommendations.
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15 Mar 2026 at 21:40
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: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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16 Mar 2026 at 07:36
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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16 Mar 2026 at 11:05
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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16 Mar 2026 at 22:45
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/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 $50/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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17 Mar 2026 at 09:59
Thanks for sharing. Did you use a dating app or find girls at clubs?
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17 Mar 2026 at 20:31
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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17 Mar 2026 at 23:40
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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17 Mar 2026 at 23:58
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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18 Mar 2026 at 08:04
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to download an offline map.
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18 Mar 2026 at 08:42
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
Things are much the same as always 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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18 Mar 2026 at 16:33
Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
Things are much the same as always 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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19 Mar 2026 at 04:02
How's the food there compared to Thailand?
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19 Mar 2026 at 08:55
Did you feel safe in the red light areas?
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19 Mar 2026 at 09:40
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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19 Mar 2026 at 09:53
100% agree. The atmosphere there is hard to beat.
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19 Mar 2026 at 15:50
Did you feel safe using taxis?
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