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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 1H 4M

Thailand Pt 3: Park Hyatt Bangkok, Stacking FHR Credits + Points, & an ER Visit

from Travel Party of 5 | Points & Miles for Family Travel · host Raya & Duane

Bangkok is our last stop in Thailand, and it turns into the most chaotic stretch of the whole trip. We break down how we booked a luxury Park Hyatt stay with points and Amex credits while juggling traffic, malls, heat, and two kids getting sick at the worst possible times.• flying Bangkok Airways and dealing with delays plus airport traffic• using the Bangkok taxi kiosk system and deciding when the train makes more sense• booking Park Hyatt Bangkok with Hyatt points and Amex Fine Hotels and Resorts credits• how the hotel created an “almost connecting” room setup with a private foyer• sticker shock at the hotel steakhouse and what we’d skip next time• standout Park Hyatt breakfast buffet and the infinity pool experience• the market meal with Terrence that ends with elevator vomit and a fast staff response• pushing the Grand Palace to the next day then bailing after round two of sickness• building a smart indoor backup plan with Bangkok malls and air conditioning• trying durian once and learning why hotels ban it• a midnight bedding disaster, blood in vomit, and a rapid ER run at an international hospital• what to ask for when you need receipts and paperwork for travel insurance• why tipping housekeeping and staff matters when they rescue your trip• outsourcing laundry in Thailand to save time and sanityIf you don't already follow us on Instagram, you're gonna be like, oh my God, what a trip.

Bangkok is our last stop in Thailand, and it turns into the most chaotic stretch of the whole trip. We break down how we booked a luxury Park Hyatt stay with points and Amex credits while juggling traffic, malls, heat, and two kids getting sick at the worst possible times. • flying Bangkok Airways and dealing with delays plus airport traffic • using the Bangkok taxi kiosk system and deciding when the train makes more sense • booking Park Hyatt Bangkok with Hyatt points and Amex Fine Hotels an...

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