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Old Jul 17, 2019, 1:31 pm
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Originally Posted by Cat88L3
Samui Explorer is charging 1000 baht to go back to the airport. The hotel charges 1500 baht. It's about a difference of 15-16 usd.

However, I'm thinking it would be better to use the hotel for this transportation since I have the Aspire and I'm diamond. I'm also doing the "Go More, Get More" promotion. Would the points outweigh the initial savings of the $15?

Thoughts?
1500 baht is about $50. Assuming this posts to your folio...44 pts/$ if my math is right...call it 22 cents per dollar...or $11.

At that point, I'd honestly just do whatever's easiest and most reliable. Which in most parts of the world is usually the hotel car.
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