So I am mostly a Europe-bound Mileage Runner but United's upgradeable fares to Asia are lower than they are to Europe, so I booked a 5-night trip to BKK over Martin Luther King Day Weekend, which happens to apparently also be the Lunar New Year (does that matter?)... Here are the details:

- I am a gay American male traveling solo
- Prefer staying at Starwood properties
- I arrive Wednesday on United's 11:45 PM flight
- I depart Monday at 6:35 AM
- I want some beach resort time if possible
- Would like to spend maybe a day exploring BKK

Here is what I am thinking.....

Wednesday night, stay in BKK. Thursday go down to Sheraton Pattaya mid-day. Saturday afternoon return to BKK. Spend Sunday being a tourist in BKK. Fly home Monday.

I am open to ideas, etc. For example, going straight to Pattaya from the Airport, spending 2 nights then going to BKK on Friday to get more City time... Or going to Hua Hin... But I have no good idea on how to get around...

So share your thoughts and expertise and ask me questions if I can help you help me better. Thanks!