hello! Jon,Welcome to Bangkok
If you come in Bangkok,Thai food that you don't miss is that the Pad Thai,Tom Yum Kung (Spicy prawn soup with lemon grass) and Som-Tum(Thai papaya salad) and fruits smoothie because the country has many delicious fruits, such as watermelon, coconut etc. but if you prefer partying at night you can go drink at Khaosan road
There is popular with tourists who visit Thailand, you will be able to meet new friends there