Total nonsense. I just booked one about 2 weeks ago for this past weekend round trip BKK to LAX for 1200. Booked another one for 6 weeks from now round trip BKK to LAX for 1100

They will give you the option to cancel for a full refund once you’re inside of 7 days. I have a flight the 14th myself so I’m crossing my fingers the air space opens back up but it’s not looking great at the moment. I have a daily ChatGPT update going on it. 😂

This is how I use coins, BTS for sure. I also hold some for motorbike taxi stands since the rides are almost always 20-30 baht down the sois. Also use them for song tews.

I keep all my money in US accounts, then pay rent with Wise, everything else that I can with my credit card that I pay off weekly. For cash I just take out 20-30k thb about once every 3 weeks or so as needed. Costs 250 baht per transaction but I can live with that.

Nah, I just work here remotely. I flash the card and they wave me through to fast track every time, no questions.

Of course you won’t have a personal guide but it’s well worth the $50 for me. I’ve been pretty lucky at customs a bunch of times and only had to wait like 10-30 minutes but that fast track has me spoiled. 😆

Here’s a solid tip for you; if you’re a traveler through BKK a lot like I am as I go back and forth to visit my kids back in the states about every 6 weeks or so, it’s worth applying for global entry and adding on APEC(Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) for an extra $50. That APEC card allows you to get waved on through the fast track line for free. I use it all the time.