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Can anyone tell me why the scrapping of Tourists PCR Tests is dependant on a Local surge of infections during Songkran? I see no correlation at all.

Ha that made me laugh. After the much hyped, and eventually useless, decisions last Friday by the CCSA I cannot see this or anything meaningful happening at all in the short term.

I tried using my IPad. It had my name back to front and no matter what I did I couldn’t get it to work properly. Nobody has asked about it while I have been here.

Another absurd requirement. TIT Amazing Thailand. Is it any wonder most people put the Thai Covid Instructions on their Ignore List?

I agree spoon....but unfortunately open to abuse. In their eyes one done at an approved Thai hotel/ hospital would be more trustworthy.

Take my advice and don’t ever buy anything at an airport!! There are many shops in BKK that sell sim cards.

Quite right, most of us would regard it as a poison!

If they terminate the Thai Pass how will they be able to continue the Insurance Scam? Wait until you see it for real!

AXA https://www.axa.co.th/en/axa-sawasdee-thailand-travel-insurance

See here ...last few posts https://www.gaybuttonthai.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10706&start=50

Thailand has two seasons! 1. Hot and Dry. 2. Hot and Wet.

A friend of mine last night went to one of those Morlam concerts on Third Road. It looked packed as usual. Why is that allowed?

Sorry have to disagree. September and October are the wettest months although May and June can be wet. See Pattaya climate and rainfall figures here: http://www.pattayaweather.net/

Is Sauna Mania still open?

What an unbelievable state of affairs. It is no wonder tourists are put off hearing horror stories like this. Lost bungalow booking, lost car rental, lost time with a loved one....for what, a bit of flu. A Thai friend of mine and his ladyboy wife both caught covid in Pattaya a few weeks ago. They were both sent to a hospitel at government expense but had to have separate rooms. I hope you are more successful.

Daydreamer You are not the only one to have trouble with the second test. After 6 or 7 days ( that was the rule in December) I returned to the hospital where I had the first test. I asked about making a booking for the second test and they insisted it had to be done on line. They gave me a QR code but wouldn’t book me in. Went back to my room and tried on line. Eventually after a few hours I thought I’d made a booking but got no confirmation or even acknowledgement. So I turned up on the day and walking to the entrance tripped up over an unmarked step in the car park. Dishevelled, I sat in the queue for over 2 hours until my number was called. That was on the 3 January. Now, nearly 6 weeks later, I am still waiting for the result. Ive lost interest!

Quarantine being reduced by a third wouldn’t help their revenue would it? No doubt it will be amended...in due course.

The one I got in December had an arrival date clearly written on it. If yours hasn’t got an arrival date then I am guessing it means you need to arrive by 20 March. Nowadays the pass is valid for 3 days after your expected arrival date to allow for delays. Does that add up?

I have no idea why they cannot take cards. Someone else I know is currently also sending a friend to pay. The room was large and quiet. Plenty of free water and toilet rolls etc. Bed comfy.

I also used the Venue for the Test and Go. Just one night stay in December. The Thai pass website is now recommending direct bookings with hotels to save time and complications. Unfortunately I cannot find the link again. I did book direct with The Venue and all went well. They collected me from the airport and we went via Jomtien Hospital for a quick PCR test. I got the result next day. Only problem is The Venue does not accept cards for pre payment. I got a friend to drop in and pay for me.

Drivel...

Put them In hold luggage

Stupid Gossip. Dont believe it. You will be ok

After several years using Emirates I stopped using them due to the great distances transferring. However as Eva has stopped operating LHR to BKK I went back with them. Last month I flew Emirates LHR to BKK and can conform there was a huge trek between terminals.