Thailand- a little info please.

[williemac]

Planning a (solo- this ain’t no family vacation) trip to Thailand for around the end of May for 2 months. I understand the visa is for 30 days and get an extension when there (was told it was simple to get) for another 30 days.
Any recommended airlines that fly outta LAX or SFO? Figure I would fly in/out of Bangkok, stay 2-3 days, (coming and going). I understand this will be during the rainy season.
In Bangkok- suggestions on nice hotels close to Suhkumvit…clubs/massage places? Wanna experience the soapy massage and someone mentioned get this done in Bangkok. Then head to either Phukett or Pattaya, (which do y’all recommend….or is there somewhere else)? Looking at VRBO/Air BnB…. with nice pool/gym/nice size room/s, close to shopping/atm/restaurants- walking distance to where the action is). From research, seems they offer good monthly discounts. Or any really nice hotels that have good amenities (breakfast/bar included would be nice)? I do understand about the truck taxis for getting around.
From research seems thaifriendly or maybe smoochi is good for research/contacting girls, as I am doing research here on eccie also. Would anyone know places (gentlemen clubs/massage places/ads) that offer bi-sexual girls (who really get into 1 another) for 3somes and/or girls who really enjoy greek? For communication, is WhatsApp used mostly or would I need another, I guess like MeChat, I think it is?
Also considering the Philippines or Vietnam for that time of year– up for suggestions.
Thanks

[Darkloveofasians]

Korean air is top notch in my experience should be roughly 12 hours out of lax or sfo I have left from both heading to Bkk. There are tons of luxury hotels in the Suhkumvit area, if you want to be walking distance from the action in Bkk stay between Suhkumvit 4 to about 23. You can find clubs bars atm money exchange soapy massage bj bars and anything else you need in this area. Phuket Patong is the happening place, stay close to walking street. Pattaya has so many hot spots for night life, but Soi 6 is the most famous. 2 months you have plenty of time to bounce around and see so much. Do not spend to much time planning just book a ticket to Bangkok and decide your itinerary as you go day by day, last minute flights are cheap to anywhere in Thailand, and even to Vietnam or the neighboring countries from Bangkok.

ThaiFriendly is your friend.

[williemac]

exactly the information I needed, Thanks DLOA.

[sage123]

In Bangkok I always stay at the Landmark Hotel it is about 2 blocks away from Nana Plaza When I am in Pattaya I always stay at the Avani it is right off Beach Road and walking distance to most of the hot spots or just jump in the Baht Bus

[williemac]

thx Sage

[williemac]

just read that in 2026, if entering Thailand by air, you DO NOT need a visa and can stay up to 60 days (can apply for xtra 30 days). Is this correct?

[Darkloveofasians]

You do not need a visa this has always been the case. The visa extension rules have changed, but you do need an online entry form now. I will find the link and post it

[spiffy_one]

I am in Thailand now. Arrived a week ago. If you are a US passport holder, you get a visa exemption of 60 days. However, there is a new requirement implemented last year that you must complete a Thai Digital Arrival Card online before you will be admitted into the country. It took me 5 mins and you can do it here: https://tdac.immigration.go.th. It is only valid for 72 hours so complete it 1 or 2 days before you land in Thailand. It doesn't cost anything.

[williemac]

Thx gentlemen