I'm an American and I like to visit Thailand for two weeks. Do I need a visa? Any nice hotels that you are aware of that would cost around $50.00 a night?

As an American Citizen you qualify under the 30-Day Visa Exemption rule and therefore no need to apply for any visa at the Thai Embassy abroad. You will receive a 30 day visa exemption stamp (15 days at land borders) at the Airport. If you need a few more days then just 30 days, extend this 30-day visa exemption stamp at the Immigration Office in Bangkok for 7 days (costs THB 1,900) If you apply for the 7 day extension, take with you an itinerary or proof of on-going travel as the Immigration nowadays asks this from time to time.

There is a wide variety of hotels available in Thailand ranging from budget hotels, economy hotels to luxurious ones. Prices also varies from each location. Here are some that we can recommend based on your price range:

THE DAWIN HOTEL

Address: 35/1-2 Soi Sukhumvit 4 (Nanatai), Sukhumvit Rd., Klongtoey, Bangkok, 10110 Thailand

Windsor Suites Hotel, Bangkok

8-10 Sukhumvit 20, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok, Thailand

Grand President Hotel

Address: 14,16 Sukhumvit Soi 11, Bangkok, Thailand

There are more options when you search http://www.agoda.com/

www.sunbeltasiagroup.com