I have arthritis in my knees so flying from London to BKK via Saudi is a nice half way break. It's only a two hour layover so basically you get of one plane and on to another with a decent leg stretcher in between. Also, I find that Emirates is a very well equipped plane with decent food, Thai and EVA get the job done but the planes are dated and the food is adequate but nothing special.

Well if you can fly direct why would you bother flying though the middle east.

It's not hard to apply and get the 60 day tourist visa, but just an extra hassle and an extra expense.  Except for one trip, I have always stayed longer than 30 days so I have done the 60 day tourist visa process a few times. Even if you don't technically qualify for the DTV or one of their newer visas it might be worth applying. One doctors appointment used to be good enough to get you the 5 year visa when it first came out and meeting the "soft activities" criteria used to be very easy...register for 1 cooking class or muay thai lesson and that sort of thing.   

Hi everyone! Planning on another visit soon and was wondering if anyone stayed at lyf Sukhumvit 8 Bangkok before and your experience? And most importantly, guest friendly? Thanks in advance! 

That said it might make me get my ducks in a row and apply for the DTV which is multiple entry for 5 years and is 180 days at a time. Technically I do need it anyway as I'm working remotely whenever I'm in Bangkok.