Hello all.

I am planning or should I say winging? My first trip to Thailand.

This trip for the best I can describe is going to be a last minute diversion. I will be cutting short my vacation back to the states, returning to the Middle East where I work and staying long enough in the ME to catch first flight to Thailand. Approx 5 days in Thailand is the best I can accomodate this time. The closest I have been is 2 tours in S. Korea. 92 and 01. I give this info so any hopeful info will understand that I am not new to being overseas and as I may be going to Thailand alone, I am used to traveling and roaming abroad alone. I am looking for the nightlife aspect. (.) Most places I have been it is suggested not to be alone. Got it. I have done so anyways. I am living in an envirnment where they try to milk the american every chance they get, I'm wise to it. But I have not been to Thailand.

That said I hope for any info that anyone will provide. All info is welcome. Im not yet sure if Bankok or Pataya. Thanks to all in advance!

You will enjoy Thailand better than most places. I would recommend Bangkok, just more options there, from high to low life.Best bet for you for starters would be a guest-friendly hotel in Suknumvit area, somewhere between Soi 4 and Soi 24 (Soi is a larger side-street going off from Sukhumvit, which is a large avenue). Look for hotel around 1000-1800 baht/night (includes breakfast). Check the hotel section here or visit Stickman site. Check out the action at Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy, something there is certain to please you.