@Tijana ***************

always stay at the nana hotel perhaps ?

@Tijana ***************

sex tourism is not at every corner. Its only in red light areas...you need to get out a bit and go to normal areas.......

New passport means nothing. They have all the data, in your case you have done your time they have no reason to keep you out.......had friends with worse records and they encountered no problems.....you will be fine

@Mary *******

for linen go to ikea in bangkok

@Josh ********

you are welcome, does not yield a fortune but it still adds up

In chiangmai I and my friends keep the 800,000 in a fixed interest thai bank account.....bearing in mind that it is accessible if needed, you just lose the interest earned for that year if you have to use it.......

One tip, if you find a place you really like and feel very happy with.....do not rush off in search of another, travelling all around gets boring and you never really experience anything ..... or see it for how it really is....Nice place, relax, enjoy....

Worked fine for me for many years

A good hotel makes the difference, Italian linen, turndown service, slippers, bathrobes, fruit basket, views, cocktail bars.....room service.....oh so nice, world class

Bangkok Hotels are one of the bargains of the world, stay in a nice one, the very best of amenities, treat yourself catch the skytrain to Paragon or Emporium, get your hair done ,, have a foot massage, buy clothes, cruise the river, eat at 5 star hotels it's one of life's great pleasures...if you spend a little money you will get alot...