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Mar 11, 2022, 9:12 pm
#1456
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in addition as already said PCR test, vaccine certificate and insurance is also needed for transit
Mar 12, 2022, 8:34 pm
#1459
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Mar 13, 2022, 4:23 am
#1460
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Mar 13, 2022, 10:19 pm
#1461
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Sorry, I'm wrong. I could swear I read it somewhere that I must have trusted, but just been to my usual source for these issues and it's still there:
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php
https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/world.php
Mar 18, 2022, 3:07 am
#1462
formerly known as 2lovelife
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: ORF : UA_Premier_Gold4Life, Bonvoy_titanium, Accor_Plat
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Best Bangkok 5 Start deal currently running… The Athenee
10 nights at the Athenee Hotel, Luxury Collection for ฿13,241 (1,324/night after tax) if you are a Thai national and have the “Rao Tiew Duay Gun” government subsidy.
for all others…
10 nights at the Athenee Hotel, Luxury Collection for ฿22,069 (2,207/night after taxes)
FULL breakfast and lounge benefits
bookable on Marriott app and website. Rate code LTS
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DOUBLE NIGHT PROMOTION, one could go from zero status to Platinum for $1989 dollars, staying for 30 nights.
enjoy,
seanthepilot
https://www.marriott.com/offers/fast...ertycode=bkkla
Inclusions:
for all others…
10 nights at the Athenee Hotel, Luxury Collection for ฿22,069 (2,207/night after taxes)
FULL breakfast and lounge benefits
bookable on Marriott app and website. Rate code LTS
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DOUBLE NIGHT PROMOTION, one could go from zero status to Platinum for $1989 dollars, staying for 30 nights.
enjoy,
seanthepilot
https://www.marriott.com/offers/fast...ertycode=bkkla
The fast track to platinum, stay a little longer and save bigger
Need to Know
- Fast Track to Platinum offers FREE extra double nights
- This offer is applicable to use with Rao Tiew Duay Gun
- Promotional Code: LTS What's this?
- Valid Stay Dates: March 3, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Description
Double up a night stay starting from 5 paying nights get extra 5 nights complimentary stay with additional benefits to indulge your luxury lifestyle.Inclusions:
- The Athenee Hotel offers free extra nights equal to your paid nights, E.G. pay for 5 nights, you can stay extra 5 nights free.
- Children Stay Free! Up to 2 kids aged 0-11.99 sharing in existing bedding.
- Flexible offer! Can change dates up to 1 day before arrival or cancel free if needed.
- This offer is applicable to use with Rao Tiew Duay Gun.
How to Book:
Be sure that the Promotional Code appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 02 650 8800 and ask for the promotional code. For toll-free numbers outside the US please visit Global Reservation NumbersTerms & Conditions:
- All nights must be consecutive, with minimum 10 nights stay requirement. - Applicable only for stay of up to 25 nights and consecutive nights will count as one stay. - Free night rate will be rebated upon check-out and remaining paid nights will be charged in full 1 day after booking. - Free night benefit is cap at 15 nights. - Extra person supplement applies for room and club lounge if applicable. - This promotion cannot be used in conjunction with any other hotel promotions, and any privilege discounts. Offer must fall within valid dates and is only valid through the stay window end date. Limited number of rooms are available for this promotion. Tax is additional. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Advance reservations required. Other restrictions apply. Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations.
Mar 21, 2022, 2:50 am
#1463
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Posts: 10,159
10 nights at the Athenee Hotel, Luxury Collection for ฿13,241 (1,324/night after tax) if you are a Thai national and have the “Rao Tiew Duay Gun” government subsidy.
for all others…
10 nights at the Athenee Hotel, Luxury Collection for ฿22,069 (2,207/night after taxes)
FULL breakfast and lounge benefits
bookable on Marriott app and website. Rate code LTS
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DOUBLE NIGHT PROMOTION, one could go from zero status to Platinum for $1989 dollars, staying for 30 nights.
enjoy,
seanthepilot
https://www.marriott.com/offers/fast...ertycode=bkkla
for all others…
10 nights at the Athenee Hotel, Luxury Collection for ฿22,069 (2,207/night after taxes)
FULL breakfast and lounge benefits
bookable on Marriott app and website. Rate code LTS
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DOUBLE NIGHT PROMOTION, one could go from zero status to Platinum for $1989 dollars, staying for 30 nights.
enjoy,
seanthepilot
https://www.marriott.com/offers/fast...ertycode=bkkla
I haven't stayed before, so not sure how the rate would correspond to the new service levels.
The Athenee Hotel (formerly Plaza Athenee), Bangkok, Thailand [Master Thread]
Jun 21, 2022, 7:23 pm
#1464
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
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Posts: 1,968
The only time I've been in Thailand was during the Test&Go, which included private travel to the hotel for the quarantine. Now that that's no longer a thing, what's the best way to get to Sukhumvit area around 11pmish? I'm staying near the Nana station and it looks like the train runs until midnight, is that the best way?
Jun 21, 2022, 7:59 pm
#1465
Join Date: May 2001
Location: RNO, NV, USA.
Programs: UA 2MM
Posts: 5,063
The only time I've been in Thailand was during the Test&Go, which included private travel to the hotel for the quarantine. Now that that's no longer a thing, what's the best way to get to Sukhumvit area around 11pmish? I'm staying near the Nana station and it looks like the train runs until midnight, is that the best way?
Jun 21, 2022, 8:05 pm
#1466
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Location: California
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Right on thanks, that's the same path (albeit in reverse) that I took to the airport on my way out last time.
Jun 21, 2022, 8:09 pm
#1467
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Jun 21, 2022, 8:19 pm
#1468
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Location: California
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Good call. Shouldn't be an issue if immigration is as quick as I hear it is now, but I'll have a backup just in case.
Jun 21, 2022, 9:15 pm
#1469
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That said, a taxi from the airport is less than $15 US and much easier than any ARL transportation combo, especially since you're arriving at a time when traffic will be negligible. (You also won't have to drag your bags up/down stairs.)
Jun 21, 2022, 9:28 pm
#1470
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Depending upon where you are staying, I think the ARL combined with the subway is faster than ARL combined with BTS.
That said, a taxi from the airport is less than $15 US and much easier than any ARL transportation combo, especially since you're arriving at a time when traffic will be negligible. (You also won't have to drag your bags up/down stairs.)
That said, a taxi from the airport is less than $15 US and much easier than any ARL transportation combo, especially since you're arriving at a time when traffic will be negligible. (You also won't have to drag your bags up/down stairs.)