Most of us here travel alone, has the main advantage of being able to please yourself and not have to come to disagreements with friends over this.
You won't have somebody blabbing to others back home about what you got up to either.
And don't forget, a single man in los is not alone for long.
As for safety, like the other bm's i have never felt unsafe in los even once.
just apply all the usual common sense that you would use for travelling in general, like not falling asleep in airports as some people do - as you have nobody but yourself to watch your things.
If out late at night, keep with the crowds - but i really mean this for places like BKK as patong is pretty safe in comparison.
Get yourself over there and enjoy every minute.
