How to Travel to Thailand Using Points and Miles
Takeoff: A Points and Miles Podcast by 10xTravel
Where Can Listeners Share Their Thailand Redemptions?
Bryce invites listeners to post their Thailand award strategies in the 10xTravel Facebook group and mentions the award booking service.
Dreaming of Thailand’s golden temples, street food, and island sunsets, and want to get there using points and miles? In this episode, Bryce, Emily, and Matt share exactly how they did just that, from finding award flights to booking dream hotels on points.
You’ll learn:
- How Bryce’s original $20K Thailand redemption turned into 10xTravel’s viral success story
- Emily’s experience recreating that trip years later (and what’s changed since)
- The best airline programs for Thailand (ANA, Air Canada, Alaska, and more)
- Which hotel redemptions deliver the most luxury for the fewest points
- How to plan multi-stop routes and avoid 30-hour economy journeys
- Insider tips for Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and the southern islands
- What to know before you go: best months, routes, and realistic costs
Stay to the end for a listener spotlight featuring a honeymoon booked entirely with points, plus details on the next 10xTravel group trip to Thailand!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Host Greetings
00:44 Meetups and Community Stories
02:50 Thailand: A Popular Destination
03:36 Favorite Thailand References in Pop Culture
09:20 Planning Your Trip to Thailand
09:47 Best Airline Programs for Thailand
13:10 Air Canada and Other Airline Options
14:59 Alaska Airlines and Emirates
18:49 Flying Blue and Premium Cabin Considerations
25:05 Booking Tips for Thailand
25:54 Travel Experiences in Thailand
26:57 Hotel Recommendations in Thailand
35:13 Exploring Northern Thailand
38:35 Exploring Central and Southern Thailand
41:01 Listener Spotlight and Upcoming Trips
45:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Links and Resources from this Episode:
Take Our Free Points and Miles Course
New To Points and Miles? Listen to Episodes 1-6 of the podcast
Our Best Credit Cards List (Updated Monthly)
My10x: Manage your points and miles in one place
Let us book your next award flight for you
Upgrade your next stay with our Luxury Hotel Program
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10xTravel+: Upgrade your travel by becoming a member today
How To Fly To Thailand On Points
Thai Cooking School Recommended by Emily
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