Planning a 40th birthday trip to Thailand. What’s the best itinerary for 10-14 days? How can I use points to book the flights aka which Amex platinum conversions should I explore?

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BKK, Pattaya, Ayuthaya, Chiangmai Mai

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You gotta island hop a bit, too. I recommend 3 days in koh lanta as a base.

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I’d skip pattaya. Predominantly sex tourists. If you’re flexible on dates, try to time your trip to coincide with Songkran, a country wide water gun fight (though it’s particularly fun in Chiangmai). If you have the budget, the Four Seasons Tented Camp in Chiangrai is amazing. If you’re a Marriott person, Naka Island in Phuket has some amazing rates at the moment.

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