I'm arriving in Bangkok around midnight and need a place to stay ...

A read jewel that I found on my first trip to Thailand and we remain friends. He can use the few dollars and you will be making a good Thai friend. Let me know if you want his email address. Thailand is a wonderful, great, exciting and fun fun fun place to visit. ... Reservations are not required, especially if you're traveling September-October. The A2 airport bus drops you off by the Sawasdee Khaosan. If they are full they will walk you to another nearby Sawasdee hotel. ...