Why not get down to your local book store and by the Lonely Planet books on Thailand, Phuket, BKK....
They list everything from hotels, temples, food, tours etc what to watch out for and alot more......
IN Bangkok you can catch the skytrain to the Chao Phraya river and buy a pass for the day. This then give you very easy access to Wat Pho, Grand palace, Khao San Road and alot more. I think the cost of a day ticket was 300 THB.
http://thailandforvisitors.com/centr.../bkk-boat.html
Destination Guide : General Information in Bangkok
Or google buddhist temples pattaya or bangkok gives you lots as well mate!