Ok, here it is, all the info you need:
Manila isn't a bad place to idle away a few days.
Beer, cigs and gals come cheaper than in the Los, but food and accomodation are more. $30-40 will get you a clean aircon room with private bath in Ermita. There are cheaper options, but not recommended - believe me.
The Thai Consulate is on Rada St., Makati, and not the easiest place to get a tourist visa. Basically, they treat you the same as applying Pilipinos, processing takes a little longer than elsewhere, apply in the morning and collect 2 days later in the afternoon.
On top of the filled out application form, you will need to submit a covering letter, explaining why you want a tourist visa, your employment status and financial situation, together with original documents as well as photocopies of:
-Passport relevant pages
-Travel documents to and out of Thailand
-Latest bank statements and/or credit cards
Don't forget to specify where you are going to stay, but evidence of confirmed bookings is generously waved.
Allow extra time for queries and additional requirements.
A thread on how to waste one's time there without getting mugged will follow in the travel forum.