Thailand as a whole is good you can go to Bangkok and travel all over the country from there. Pattaya City is crazy, and the people are friendly everywhere. I wouldnt worry about the political stuff there the tourists usually aren't harmed very bad and its been quite for the most part, I have a few friends that have been there lately one there right now and loving it.

Brazil would probably be a hot spot too, but if I was talking value of the dollar not much can beat Thailand.