are u going alone or with a tour? i have only been to bangkok and pattaya..... i would love to visit bangkok again, it's all about the shopping. pattaya was more for fun water activities at the beach...food wasn't awesome and the place just feels old. i went under water and there wasn't much to see.. paragliding was ok, must try it cuz it's really cheap compared to north america standards.
watched the trans show and it was awesome. however, when you leave, you have to be careful because those trans always try to ask for tips and they would allow you to touch them for it....