I lived in Chiang Mai, Thailand and traveled to Bangkok and other cities. It is still cheap to hire, relative to most other countries. But you don't always get what you want or need there for a variety of reasons. A good massage is everywhere, with a happy ending for you pretty easy to come by. But for my particular passion, the options are limited. I did much better for my interests in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. LOTS of guys were my type, but are pricier than Thailand.