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🇹🇭 Thailand Getaway

May or June 2026 (TBD) · Andy + Steve · 2-3 days Bangkok + 7 days island relaxation
Duration
~10 days
May or June 2026
Destinations
BKK + Island
Bangkok + beach
Points Range
0-246k
QFF (flexible options)
Dates
TBD
After mum leaves, before Toronto

Itinerary Timeline

🇦🇺 Melbourne → 🇹🇭 Bangkok
✈️ Jetstar JQ29 direct · ~9 hours · Zone 5
🇹🇭 Bangkok (2-3 days exploring)
Temples, street food, markets, nightlife
🇹🇭 Bangkok → 🏝️ Island
Domestic flight or ferry · Phuket / Khao Lak / Koh Samui (TBD)
🏝️ Island (7 days relaxing)
Beach, pools, cocktails, relaxation
🏝️ Island → 🇹🇭 Bangkok
Return domestic flight/ferry
🇹🇭 Bangkok → 🇦🇺 Melbourne
✈️ Jetstar JQ30 direct · ~9 hours

Booking Status

Segment Travellers Options Status
🇦🇺 MEL → BKK 🇹🇭 (Andy) Andy Staff / Points / Cash Planned
🇦🇺 MEL → BKK 🇹🇭 (Steve) Steve Staff Group D / Points / Cash Planned
🇹🇭 BKK → Island 🏝️ Both Cash domestic flight or ferry Planned
🏝️ Island → BKK 🇹🇭 Both Cash domestic flight or ferry Planned
🇹🇭 BKK → MEL 🇦🇺 (Andy) Andy Staff / Points / Cash Planned
🇹🇭 BKK → MEL 🇦🇺 (Steve) Steve Staff Group D / Points / Cash Planned

Trip Builder Calculator

Mix and match booking methods to find the best value. Default: staff travel for international, cash for domestic.

🇦🇺 MEL → BKK 🇹🇭 (Andy)
🇦🇺 MEL → BKK 🇹🇭 (Steve)
🇹🇭 BKK → Island 🏝️ (Both)
🏝️ Island → BKK 🇹🇭 (Both)
🇹🇭 BKK → MEL 🇦🇺 (Andy)
🇹🇭 BKK → MEL 🇦🇺 (Steve)

TRIP COST SUMMARY

Points 0 QFF
Cash $600
Points Pool After This Trip
Confirmed: 416,000 → 416,000
Total (incl pending): 816,000 → 816,000
🌧️ Monsoon warning: Southwest monsoon starts Apr-May on the Andaman coast (Phuket, Khao Lak). Gulf islands (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan) stay sunny through May. Samui is the recommended pick for this timing.

Island Options

🏖️
Phuket
Vibrant nightlife, beaches, temples. Direct flights from BKK (1.5hr). Best for variety.
✈️ BKK→HKT: ~$50-100 each
🏨 Mix of budget to luxury
⚠️ Monsoon season Apr-May
🌴
Khao Lak
Quiet, luxury resorts, Similan Islands nearby. Fly to Phuket + 1.5hr drive. Pure relaxation.
✈️ BKK→HKT + 🚗 1.5hr transfer
🏨 Upscale resort-focused
⚠️ Monsoon season Apr-May
🏝️
Koh Samui ⭐
Boutique island, palm-fringed beaches, great food scene. Bangkok Airways direct (1hr). LGBTQ+-friendly.
✈️ BKK→USM: ~$150-250 each (Bangkok Airways)
🏨 Six Senses, Peace Resort, boutique options
🍜 Fisherman's Village, beach dining
☀️ Sunny Apr-May (Gulf coast)

Budget Tiers (per person, 10 days)

Budget Explorer
~$4,100
3★ boutique hotels
Street food + casual dining
Group tours, public transport
Economy flights (points or cash)
Mid-Range Comfort ⭐
~$7,500
4★ boutique (Mercure, Peace Resort)
Mix street food + fine dining
Private tours, spa day, diving
Business class on points
Luxury Experience
~$14,100
5★ villas (Six Senses, 137 Pillars)
Michelin dining, private yacht
Helicopter tour, full spa days
Business class on points
Full planning guide: travel/thailand-2026/trip-plan.md

Key Dates Timeline

Mid-April 2026
Mum leaves Melbourne — earliest possible departure
May or June 2026
🇹🇭 Thailand trip (~10 days) — dates TBD
28 Aug 2026
Toronto trip departs — must return before this