@Otto ********
It's a good option for visa run. I'm doing one here right now. Just find a cheap accomodation or spend few nights on a resort, whatever you like.
BKK - PQC plane was 20% full, so there was no queue at check-in, making it very easy to get through airport.
The cultural differences to Thailand are huge though, you may not like the island. I'm here for 15 days but even 5 days would have been enough.
It's hard to find beach bungalow unless you stay on a pricy resort.