I was thinking the same thing
I would never go to Bangkok unless I was interested in hookers , which I'm not.
I would take the opportunity to try something different.
Like smoke a weed, workout, work at a burger joint as a burger flipper and date my daughter's best friend.
What a beautiful story!
Smart way to get your kids to find you a job. I like it
We've found the rebel, menace to society over here
It is, however, a very in-your-face slice of Thailand, and it will put you quickly in contact with tons of backpackers who will steer you to the places you actually want to go in SE Asia. You can substitute Siam Square in 2016 if you prefer, as that feels about the same now as Khao San felt in 2008, apart from the glass hotel towers.
"Your trip will plan itself from there". But yeah, don't spend more than a night or so.
No prostitution found... but it's probably my radar was low or I wasn't their target customer.
Hah. Did this by accident, had no idea what was going on, it was mental. Pro tip: Don't carry any non-waterproof electronics with you. :P
Or perhaps he's just really into prostitutes.
Regardless, there's a kernel of good advice here: take the opportunity to do something crazy, something outside the norm when laid off. Write, build, draw, compete, whatever it is you love that your job prevented you from doing all the time. It'll be far more rewarding during and after your unemployment than drinking cheap beers in foreign cafes for six months.
1: http://j4p3.com/the-digital-nomad