Originally Posted by
dsquared37
Heresy... paying cash? There are plenty of cards one can use to rack up points effectively (and I also keep my SPG AMEX firmly in pocket even when staying at an SPG property in Bangkok).
Not only effectively, but without any foreign currency fees... CapOne, Chase Sapphire Preferred, Citi Executive AAdvantage all readily come to mind. There is a thread in the credit card forum listing all cards without forex.
Even for SPG points, I would never use an amex overseas (except platinum, of course, which is a whole other ball of wax).
Back on topic, I'm surprised how many people have encountered this in Thailand. Even in PRC, which is notorious for DCC, it's just not something I really have encountered. Guess I just jinxed myself there
