Originally Posted by
plunet
Acknowledging the OPs preference for BKK, don't totally dismiss DMK (the old airport) as there are many more domestic and regional flight options from there. DMK does now benefit from the new red line rail connection, the lack of a modern rail link was a detraction in the past.
Enjoy your trip back to Thailand.
The red line connection is not fully working right now. If you take the BTS to Mochit you have to take a bus to make the connection to the red line at Bang Sue. I know because I had to take one 3 days back.