Okay, I've been to Pattaya a couple of times, but New Year's week will be my first time in Bangkok. I've read a lot on the boards about the hot spots to visit. There's plenty of info about the bars and saunas, etc. so I think I have some good ideas from input of board members already for the places I want to check out. But what I could use some help with is how to best get around in BKK. Specifically, how far is it from the Sukhumvit area to the Silom area? Any tips on the Skytrain vs. taxi's, etc. would be appreciated.

There's also been lots of discussion about what hotels to stay at if you're looking for economy...but I usually stay at Starwood properties for the "Preferred Guest" program. So this holiday I have booked a room at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit. It's a 5 star hotel right in the Sukhumvit area, and the stay will be almost free for me after redeeming a bunch of points. Anyone have any experience with that hotel, or know how far it is from some of the gay areas?

Any other advice from someone who's spent New Year's in Bangkok would be great too! Thanks for your help.

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