Originally Posted by stanfordhokie
I am traveling on an award ticket from JFK-ICN-BKK in August. Upon arriving in BKK I will fly on a purchased ticket on Bangkok Airways to USM (Koh Samui). I assume I will have to reclaim my bag from TG (operating the ICN-BKK flight) and re-check in with Bangkok Airways. Any suggestions on how much time I need to do all of that before I book my onward ticket?
No, You'll have to get you bags at BKK. This wi dial you into the 411
http://www.samui.org/airport/
The only way is if Samui has passport control at the airport. there is virtually no customs in BKK. No form etc.
Will you be in BKK long before going to Samui. Remember the best shopping is in BKK. YOu are going to be in the Jet Lag Zone a bit so I would plan some down days to chill. I chill in Phuket (Patong Beach) and then move on from there. I fine a softer enviro easier to slip into the new time zone....BTW??? why aren't you doing the JFK BKK non stop on TG with your award. I go HNL NRT BKK and it takes much longer than the 17 hrs you have JFK BKK on TG!
If you have more questions pls PM me as I'm in BKK 6 or 7 times a year and this have been giong on for about 6 years. I'm a Phuket addict but do know bangers well enought.............