It's all about the location.i stayed many hotels so u don't want walking to catch the BTS .in pattsyya red planet hotel is the best location to all things u can do n see.in bangkok Le Fenix hotel is on soi 11 very gd location
I carry 2 phones with me at all times.i used my spare phone n get a sim card in thailand n the other phone with my American tel no u use the phone using wifi.its safe bet this way .u can get your messages from bck home