Haha I hear the owner of this thread. I went to Bangkok the first time in 2013 in my mid 20s - accidentally because I caught a first class error fare and had chance to travel to Bangkok cheap and classy, stayed at Pullman G and had a blast of time in Silom when Soi Twilight still was alive (arguably "Dragostea Din Tei" was already kinda outdated back then)
When I return nowadays I must say that it is somewhat different. I really dislike the Gogo-bars which rip you off wherever they can and do not provide any adequate offering. I rather prefer hook-ups via apps or just go to some 'massage' parlours...it is still fun but is just different. And Pullman G has also deterioated which is a shame because I have still good memories with that place...but then I rather go Banyan Tree, SO Hotel, Marriott Surawongse or Le Meridien....all far better
I'll return to BKK in May for a couple of days and really looking forward to it and what has changed since my last visit in 2022. If anyone has "must go's" which have come up in the meantime that is really appreciated...
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Flying_Angel