[Drisump]

I have to throw in with the pro Bangkok group. I'm not a city guy but Bangkok is worth some of your time. This list of things to do is huge and the city's vibe is really is very cool. Be warned however there are numerous little opportunities to be way laid taking cabs and tuk-tuks. The drivers often have incentives by merchants to deliver people to their door. Hilarious if you're not in any rush but a bit of a pain when you are. Thailand in general is unique in the area because it was never part of a European empire, consequently their culture is all their own. Diving is big in the area you're visiting and although I didn't dive there (I was in Thailand right after the Tsunami) I did do numerous dives on the other coast on an island called Ko Tao(very neat diving with very clear water). At the time, this little island was a great place but things move fast in that part of the world....who knows Mcdonalds, Marriot? Anyway, have a great trip.