Spend a night at the Peninsula Bangkok. One of the world's great bargains, an unbelievable hotel experience at an affordable price. They'll take you on their boat across the river directly to the SkyTrain station. See Bangkok from above for pennies. Shop at Siam Square.
Then fly TG to Phuket in First Class for $60. Pick one of the 747 flights. Don't stay at a resort or you'll feel stuck. Try a nice new hotel in Patong like the Salathai. Half a block from a beach, a suite for $70.
Take a day trip to Ko Phi Phi for $30.
Get someone to drive you to the point for a golden sunset. The next day have dinner at Baan Rim Pa.
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