don't take humor as a bad thing or read to much into it. just because someone makes a joke doesn't mean they had a bad experiene or are jaded... and definately doesn't mean some random guy has the right to insult them 😉 it only makes you look petty.
I personally am not that old and have had some very nice experiences with the women in this country and in fact am quite happy with my girlfriend who stays with me.
bad or good experiences can happen anywhere with anyone it has nothing to do with a response someone makes on social media in fact probably doesnt.
You don't need to go in person if you hire an agent (i used thai visa center) they will come pick up your passport and bring it back to you no paperwork needed just 2 photos.... they send me a message every so often to let me know my visa is expiring and its time to come pick up my passport again
and they didnt wake me to check out ..the swimming pool upstairs where the smoking area is was dirty and not usable.... but the test procedure was quick and was less than a day before i was allowed to leave.
I am sure you can find a better hotel than that one but I chose one of the cheaper options available at the time 123 usd
that website was very annoying I tried to book a hotel from there and ended up booking through agoda because no one responded ... I did finally get a response the day after I arrived though saying i should transfer some money to them to book a hotel......