You have quite a few different options as to where you stay in Bangkok. You just need to figure out what is best for you.
Finding a place to stay in Bangkok is easy. Finding a place to stay that suits your needs can be a different story.
This is geared primarily to the single man looking to have a bit of fun in Bangkok. And it is for the short term stay.
If all you have is a few hours to a half day in Bangkok, I recommend that you just get a room near the Suvarnabhumi airport. If you dont know where you are going, getting from the airport to the main part of the city can take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours depending on traffic. If you are just in Bangkok on a short layover, stay near the airport.
If you have a day or two, you have many more options. It all depends on what you want to do.
For the first timer, I would recommend staying near Patpong Road, Soi Nana, or Soi Cowboy. These are three of the main night venues for the single man on the prowl. They all have advantages and disadvantages.
Patpong was the place to go during the Vietnam War and for quite a few years after. Now it is a tourist trap with a capital “T”. ...