I have been here 14 years and never really tried to learn Thai, here is a very good University called the American Alumni University that allows you to stop and start again at anytime. I dare say it is also stocked with some very attaractive ladies who are learning English or some other language.
I have also just discoverd Starbucks is also another great place in meeting Thais who can speak good English in Bangkok.
Years ago before the BTS my best way to pick up girls was on the bus which I am sure will still work to this day!
I would jump on the first one that came along that was airconditioned, hand over 20 Baht I did not have a clue where I was going, if a seat was spare with something that looked attractive I sat next to her and if not, waited around until something turned up, then try to start a conversation in English.
If she responded I was in and if not wait around until I achieved the success, then it was a simple task of arranging where to meet later, I then got off the bus with no clue where I was hail a taxi and return home.
