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Required Mileage: Transferable from SPG. JAL uses a distance based award chart and allows up to a maximum of 7 stopovers (8 segments). To figure out how many points you will need, add up the total amount of miles that will be flown (can do this on GCMap.com) and then find the appropriate row in the award chart (http://www.ar.jal.com/ar/en/jalmile/use/partner_air/p_jmb/jmb_mile_ar.html). If you are traveling before 3/31/2017 there is a promotion for trips up to 4,000 miles (see http://www.jal.co.jp/121campaign/pg_discount/index_en.html for reduced mileage rates). The promotion makes JAL the best award redemption option for PG flights. 

Booking the Flight: The only way to find out if there is availability on the flight that you want is to call JAL. Recommended that you do so before transferring points. JAL doesn't allow you to hold a reservation so you have to hope that the flight doesn't get booked up while you're waiting for the point transfer to go through. Once the points post to your JAL account, call JAL back to book.
+1 800-525-3663 (5:00 - 18:00 PT) press 1 - 4 - JAL membership number - # - pin - # - 0 (for human or 1 for computer search)

Traveling with Infant: Tell JAL that you are flying with a lap child. They will put the infant on the reservation, but they will also tell you that you need to call PG directly to get the infant's ticket issued and pay for any taxes etc. JAL will only charge you for the adults on the reservation. Unless you speak Thai, calling PG won't work (when you press 9 for English when calling any of the Asian offices, the message will tell you to go to their website, and the office in Germany can't issue tickets). To add the infant, send an email to reservation@bangkokair.com with your confirmation number and tell them you want to have the lap infant's ticket issued. They will email you back with the price (data point: it was ~$96USD for CNX-USM-HKG for me) and ask you to reply with your cc info split into two separate emails for security (one email with first 8 digits, exp. and name on card, second email with last 8 digits, cvv, and billing address). I believe they only take Visa or MC. You'll then get an email back with confirmation.

Baggage Allowance: Economy passengers are allowed 20kg, infants (and dolls) are allowed 10kg. Excess weight on domestic flights will incur a charge of 80thb ($2.25ish) per kilo. International overage fee chart can be found here. Join the PG FlyingBonus program to receive an additional 10kg.

Contacting PG: In general, if you have any questions, the only way to speak with them in English besides email is PG Live Chat. You can find the link if you log in to your Flyer Bonus account. Chat reps are very helpful.

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EY
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Bangkok   BKK/DMK

Hotels                                              Activities                                          Chabad                                                                Additional Info
Viengtai Hotel (Ohr Menachem)
Davis Hotel (Beth Elisheva)
Shangr-La (Even Chen)
Sheraton Resort (Hua Hin)
Riva Surya
Kao Sahn Rd
Night Markets (near stadium)
Shopping Malls
Grand Palace
Kanchanaburi (2 hrs away)
Floating Markets
Beth Elisheva (Financial & Shopping district)
Even Chen
Ohr Menachem (Kao Sahn Rd)
ALWAYS use meter in taxis and
   try to say destination in Thai - if you
   need help with numbers as Cbs ;)
(Free) sim in airport at kiosks -(true move(h- sim), dtac
   (happy(micro) sim for iPhone)
Songkran (water fight week)- April 13th!
Kosherthailand.com
BKK Luggage Lockers - 100 baht/day/bag (~$3)
Public Transport
Domestic flights:
   Air Asia, Tiger Air, Thai, Bangkok Air
Tailor:
   Rajawongse




Phuket/Patong/Koh Phi Phi/Krabi   HKT/KBV

Hotels                                                            Activities                                                                            Additional Info
Westin
JW Marriott
Sala Resort
Sheraton Krabi
The Pavilions
Holiday Inn Koh Phi Phi
Ritz Carlton Reserve
places w/ private pools
Beaches
Monkey Show
Cable Skiing
Longtail Boats
Island Tour
Koh Phi Phi:
Diving
Fire Show (wed is biggest)
Maya Bay (full day trip)
Nice Lookouts
Kayaking (to Monkey Beach)
Thai Boxing
Beware of summer weather; monsoon season
Best weather: Jan - May
Island Tour (can be done as a day trip or overnight):
   Andaman River, Maya Bay, Similian Islands, Krabi Islands,
   Koh Lanta (Emerald Cave)




Koh Samui   USM

Hotels                                                            Activities                                                                          Additional Info
The Conrad
Sunday Resort
Sheraton
Le Meridian
The W
Le Murrya (Near Chabad)
Fx Hotel (Near Chabad)
Beaches
Diving (Koa Phangan, Koh Tao)
Ang Thong Marine Park Islands
Water Sports (at chaweng and boh phut),
Safari Island (elephants, tigers, zip line)
Scooter (around island)
Kayaking $30
Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan Island trip w/ snorkeling
The Conrad will gladly make arrangements with
   the Chabad restaurant for Kosher food. Email them at usmks.fb@conradhotels.com




Chiang Mai   CNX

Hotels                                                            Activities                                                                            Additional Info
Le Meridien (10 min. Walk to Chabad)
Shangri La (2 min. Walk to Chabad)
Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi
Sukantara Cascade Resort
Maese Elephant Show
Maetaeng Elephant Park
Patara Elephant Farm
Thai Elephant Home
Thoms Pai Elephant Camp
Bamboo Rafting
Tiger Kingdom
Monkey Shows
Snake Shows
Crocodile Shows
Zip Lining
Trekking
White Water Rafting
Longneck Tribe
Gun Shooting
Night Safari
Temples/Palaces
Chiang Mai River Boat (To Cooking School)
Extreme Sports!
Repelling
Caving,
ATVing
Bungee
Segways
Rent motorbikes (5$ day)
3D museum right down the road from Chabad
   (if you have an hour or two to kill)
Sunday Market (ratchadamonoen  Rd, old city)
Night Market (Changklan Rd, near Chabad & Le Meridien)
Sat Night Market (Wua Lai)
Tiger Kingdom is best in morning
Use ישראל 669  as travel agent for trips
   (next door to Chabad)
Recommended Zip Line: Flight of Gibbon or Flying Squirrel,
   can be reserved through Yackov (המרכז המטייל)
   for best price.
When reserving tours, ask for a discount due to
   using your own transportation
Tailors:
   CM Tailors
His and Hers- 3 minute walk from LM on the way to chabbad.




Chiang Rai   CEI/4hr drive from CNX

Hotels                                                            Activities                                                                            Additional Info
Le Meridien
Four Seasons Tent Camp Golden Triangle
Black House
Queens Residence
Night market
Day trip to Burma/Myanmar
Waterfalls
White Temple
Ruaamit elephant camp
Pai village (3 hr drive)
Hot Springs
Scooters
Golden Triangle

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2880 on: December 18, 2015, 09:07:26 AM »
Is any cab reliable for hire? Being that the dollar goes far does anyone have a contact with a nicer car for the day for my family? Perhaps a newer minivan or something like that?

Im picturing this
Just hire one in the airport, really very simple, for under $30 I got myself an SUV for the whole day. If your nervous you can always prearrange with the Israeli guy

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2881 on: December 18, 2015, 09:21:13 AM »
Just hire one in the airport, really very simple, for under $30 I got myself an SUV for the whole day. If your nervous you can always prearrange with the Israeli guy
no nervous just wondering if i can find a decent modern car in the airport. you say i can. Thanks

2 question for children travelers...

1. Is it worth schlepping a double stroller for a 4 year old and 2.5 year old? We are there for 3 days (coming from HKG -being there for 3 days too). Not sure if it'll be more of a hassle then a help.

2. Is there any place to buy regular kosher cereals, Yogurt, milk, maybe also bread and cream cheese for my kids for breakfast/lunch?

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2882 on: December 18, 2015, 09:24:10 AM »
no nervous just wondering if i can find a decent modern car in the airport. you say i can. Thanks

2 question for children travelers...

1. Is it worth schlepping a double stroller for a 4 year old and 2.5 year old? We are there for 3 days (coming from HKG -being there for 3 days too). Not sure if it'll be more of a hassle then a help.

2. Is there any place to buy regular kosher cereals, Yogurt, milk, maybe also bread and cream cheese for my kids for breakfast/lunch?
dunno about 1, but for 2: theres no kosher dairy products in thailand. they use pig milk in milk and no one brings in cheese. gl with tuna and pb&j (maybe choc spread). better to bring bread, but can get from chabbad

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2883 on: December 18, 2015, 09:24:41 AM »
btw if you book trips through the Israeli guy he'll pick you up from the airport for free.
Definitely contact him.

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2884 on: December 18, 2015, 09:25:12 AM »
dunno about 1, but for 2: theres no kosher dairy products in thailand. they use pig milk in milk and no one brings in cheese. gl with tuna and pb&j (maybe choc spread). better to bring bread, but can get from chabbad
They really use pig?? Holy Cow! ( ;))
So what do i do for my kids?

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2885 on: December 18, 2015, 09:25:14 AM »



2. Is there any place to buy regular kosher cereals, Yogurt, milk, maybe also bread and cream cheese for my kids for breakfast/lunch?
Chabad sells basics

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2886 on: December 18, 2015, 09:26:00 AM »
dunno about 1, but for 2: theres no kosher dairy products in thailand. they use pig milk in milk and no one brings in cheese. gl with tuna and pb&j (maybe choc spread). better to bring bread, but can get from chabbad
What did people do who stayed at the conrad? Did you get from chabbad?

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2887 on: December 18, 2015, 09:26:10 AM »
Chabad sells basics
Basics meaning cereals like honey nut cheerios, cocoa puffs, milk etc?

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2888 on: December 18, 2015, 09:26:29 AM »
btw if you book trips through the Israeli guy he'll pick you up from the airport for free.
Definitely contact him.
What type of vehicle?

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2889 on: December 18, 2015, 09:26:58 AM »
What type of vehicle?
I dont know. hes picking me up in 3 weeks :)

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2890 on: December 18, 2015, 09:27:51 AM »
Basics meaning cereals like honey nut cheerios, cocoa puffs, milk etc?
they sell a few cereal i think but NO milk. dude no milk. maybe not the easiest place for kids to go.

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2891 on: December 18, 2015, 09:29:06 AM »


Basics meaning cereals like honey nut cheerios, cocoa puffs, milk etc?
Lol, basics means Cheerios,bread and mayo

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2892 on: December 18, 2015, 09:29:30 AM »
they sell a few cereal i think but NO milk. dude no milk. maybe not the easiest place for kids to go.
How will I survive without milk in my coffee???

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2893 on: December 18, 2015, 09:29:34 AM »
they sell a few cereal i think but NO milk. dude no milk. maybe not the easiest place for kids to go.
can I bring from HKG? What the hell am i doing for my coffee??

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2894 on: December 18, 2015, 09:30:08 AM »
can I bring from HKG? What the hell am i doing for my coffee??
HAHA.
Shelf stable milk maybe

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2895 on: December 18, 2015, 09:31:28 AM »
How will I survive without milk in my coffee???
can I bring from HKG? What the hell am i doing for my coffee??
3 ideas: drink it black or get espresso which is drunk black anyway, dont drink coffee, or bring (i know theyre not that great) a bag full of white powder on the airplane...no not that white powder, coffee mait

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2896 on: December 18, 2015, 09:32:21 AM »
btw if you book trips through the Israeli guy he'll pick you up from the airport for free.
Definitely contact him.
He has good deals but ride from the airport shouldn't be a deciding factor, its a couple dollars at most

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2897 on: December 18, 2015, 09:34:02 AM »
can I bring from HKG? What the hell am i doing for my coffee??
If your that desperate you can milk a cow there yourself. Or bring powder milk.
Or suppositories for the real addicts

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2898 on: December 18, 2015, 09:34:55 AM »
did anyone do a day tour to Chiang Rai?
In Chiang Mai Im doing the elephant encounter, rappelling, the animal shows and touring the city itself.
I am not interested in the zip-lining unless people say it is so much better than any other zip-lining. And atving is a no go.
Suggestions?

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Re: Thailand Master Thread
« Reply #2899 on: December 18, 2015, 09:36:35 AM »
If your that desperate you can milk a cow there yourself. Or bring powder milk.
Or suppositories for the real addicts

Might need to do that. Boy thank god this came up. Would have never even thought about this.  :o
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