First international trip to Thailand. Any suggestions?

[skchamp]

Going for my first international trip to Thailand during December end. Booked flights both ways from Thai Airways.

Any suggestions or tips from TF members? Regarding hotel bookings, spending's, etc.?

 

[gamersgzb]

Going for my first international trip to Thailand during December end. Booked flights both ways from Thai Airways.

Any suggestions or tips from TF members? Regarding hotel bookings, spending's, etc.?

Do take bhat from here at least INR30000 -40000 INR worth of BHAT per person... Enjoy the trip

 

[sxchzy]

what is your war chest filled with elnlighten us with thatr
for example
xx edge rewards
xx amex points

 

[kuku1687]

If you have booked hotels via accor then check your account is not suspended at 2 days before checking out of first hotel. You wouldn't be able to pay the remaining bill with points.

 

[skchamp]

War Chest:
Mariott Bonvoy: 40K Points
IHG Platinum Elite Membership

what is your war chest filled with elnlighten us with thatr
for example
xx edge rewards
xx amex points

 

[skchamp]

Do take bhat from here at least INR30000 -40000 INR worth of BHAT per person... Enjoy the trip

Any suggestions on where to find best INR-THB exchange rates? Based out of Mumbai. Thinking of BookMyForex.

 

[Vasuki]

Any suggestions on where to find best INR-THB exchange rates? Based out of Mumbai. Thinking of BookMyForex.

Other than airport u will get good deal

 

[skchamp]

If you have booked hotels via accor then check your account is not suspended at 2 days before checking out of first hotel. You wouldn't be able to pay the remaining bill with points.

Smalltime member bhai. Not having Accor membership nor any points to book through them.

 

[Vasuki]

Going for my first international trip to Thailand during December end. Booked flights both ways from Thai Airways.

Any suggestions or tips from TF members? Regarding hotel bookings, spending's, etc.?

Don't go to go go bar 😅 .
Or any strip club
Full of scam
Watch few Videos on YouTube for scam avoid .
Specially local taxi .
Book via app .
Idk u going solo or partner ./ Friends solo
You will get best deal near beaches not club 😅😅
Don't try makeing too much bond .
High recommend watching. Youtube channel - Travel junkie
2 year old travel series.

Hotels are cheap there not in favour of too much point redemption.as compared to Singapore or Europe.
But yeah enjoy 😎 in luxury hotel as ur first trip .
Avoid water sports full of scam .. or just be careful

 

[gamersgzb]

Any suggestions on where to find best INR-THB exchange rates? Based out of Mumbai. Thinking of BookMyForex.

Yeah bookmyforex is good.. not sure much about Mumbai... Orient exchange, thomascook also can be checked.. but bookmyforex is good a they do home delivery and there is very less price difference

 

[aayusharyan]

Don't go to go go bar 😅 .
Or any strip club

YMMW I believe.

 

[skchamp]

Don't go to go go bar 😅 .
Or any strip club
Full of scam
Watch few Videos on YouTube for scam avoid .
Specially local taxi .
Book via app .
Idk u going solo or partner ./ Friends solo
You will get best deal near beaches not club 😅😅
Don't try makeing too much bond .
High recommend watching. Youtube channel - Travel junkie
2 year old travel series.

Hotels are cheap there not in favour of too much point redemption.as compared to Singapore or Europe.
But yeah enjoy 😎 in luxury hotel as ur first trip .
Avoid water sports full of scam .. or just be careful

Going with wife bro

 

[Vasuki]

Going with wife bro

Wear sunglasses all the time for avoiding lifetime taunts

 

[sxchzy]

War Chest:
Mariott Bonvoy: 40K Points
IHG Platinum Elite Membership

SO BOOK THOSE HOTELS

 

[aayusharyan]

Wear sunglasses all the time for avoiding lifetime taunts

Bhai lagta hai aap tips apne personal experience ke basis pe de rahe ho.

 

[mystic]

Other than airport u will get good deal

Check Oriental exchange. I got the best deal with them. I took USD extra as safety and exchanged it locally even my bhats were done

 

[SmartSave]

Take some small THBs as cash but more USD. Convert USD to THB Cash locally in Thailand. You'll get more due to exchange rates.

 

[maverickgenius]

If you have booked hotels via accor then check your account is not suspended at 2 days before checking out of first hotel. You wouldn't be able to pay the remaining bill with points

Can you please explain about this? Why does Accor account get suspended and how to avoid this?

 

[kuku1687]

Can you please explain about this? Why does Accor account get suspended and how to avoid this?

Basically they think that someone is trying to steal your account and they suspend it to protect you. You can prevent this by not using your app from new places. Simply take a screenshot of your card from app and keep showing it to their restaurant staff to avail discount and uninstall the app completely. If your account get suspended you will not get any message or alert in app.

 

[skchamp]

Thanks for inputs shared. I am there from 23rd early morning to 31st evening.

1. Any suggestions on places to visit in Bangkok & Pattaya?
2. Planning of doing Bangkok & Pattaya only since flights from Bangkok to Phuket are costly- probably due to Christmas & New Year. Am I missing much?
3. Any suggestions for hotels in Bangkok & Pattaya which are decent (nothing fancy but decent hotels at good price)
4. Tips to tackle scams, frauds, etc.