General Reports

[Mr Enternational]

Come back guys, the economy needs the support of tourists 😊.

https://sea.mashable.com/culture/135...ovid-situation

Good to see you back.

[NicFrenchy]

Come back guys, the economy needs the support of tourists 😊.

https://sea.mashable.com/culture/135...ovid-situation

[HorseTrader]

Thai embassies worldwide are basically stand alone, and have always made up their own rules about visas. With all the requirements the past couple months I'm betting its gotten a lot worse and led to some embassies trying to get $ for getting people approved and others who deny everyone so they don't have to do any work.

Even the embassy in Washington DC does things differently than the consulate in Chicago. Just getting 60 day visas in December 2019 was a different experience for me and one of my buddies. They also change their policies without quickly updating their web pages.

That was back in normal times. I can only imagine how different it will be for the next many months.

[IHeartIpa]

Not sure this helps? But two of these cases I will be the first to admit age might have caught up with them I think you will understand what I'm getting at?

I drink coffee with a guy who left in March he was supposed to be gone a month he is still in Boston. Based on his Line message he has tried a number of times he said the list is long and confusing to follow? He went to the airport mid-November and got turn back next line message said it will be Christmas after he gets his shot? You get the idea here?

3rd hand, again guy not the sharpest tool in the shed? He has a Thai wife only speaks English, started in late July still not here. They contacted the Thai Embassy in L. A. Never got a reply finally they got lead to the right track contact an Embassy back East coast. Said much of the information was confusing one day it was this next something else and she was talking to a Thai representative on the phone in Thai. She for whatever reason booked a flight on Eva her normal airline of choice for Dec 5th, in the end, the Embassy contacted her and said you can only go on this airline which is Korean with a long layover and they have scheduled her for Dec 23rd so I will know then?

Today, at my brother's house he lives in a project a Thai ladies run the complex speak great English married to a German goes back and forth she has been gone since May? She has been out of quarantine for 5 days once I heard I put my mask on she startd to laugh. She said even for a Thai national she went through hell to get back said the list is extension and confusing even for her charge her a arm and a leg for testing and quarantine. She said " don't leave "!

Thai embassies worldwide are basically stand alone, and have always made up their own rules about visas. With all the requirements the past couple months I'm betting its gotten a lot worse and led to some embassies trying to get $ for getting people approved and others who deny everyone so they don't have to do any work.

[LittleBigMan]

Let's be clear that APPLY does not mean ACCEPTED.

Why not let everyone apply? Doesn't hurt Thailand at all. Who gets in will be another story. Leave your yacht at home guys. Only 6 boats are allowed to enter Thailand, including yachts.

14 day quarantine is no big deal. Aren't many of us basically under a 14 day quarantine in our home country anyways? Personally I'd rather get a reward at the end of my 14 day quarantine than the semi lockdown I have in my home country for the foreseeable future.

Let's say you are accepted for a STV. Has anyone from France/Belgium or the USA looked in to what current flight options there are to fly to Bangkok?

Has anyone here actually applied for any type of Visa for Thailand since COVID began?

Not sure this helps? But two of these cases I will be the first to admit age might have caught up with them I think you will understand what I'm getting at?

I drink coffee with a guy who left in March he was supposed to be gone a month he is still in Boston. Based on his Line message he has tried a number of times he said the list is long and confusing to follow? He went to the airport mid-November and got turn back next line message said it will be Christmas after he gets his shot? You get the idea here?

3rd hand, again guy not the sharpest tool in the shed? He has a Thai wife only speaks English, started in late July still not here. They contacted the Thai Embassy in L. A. Never got a reply finally they got lead to the right track contact an Embassy back East coast. Said much of the information was confusing one day it was this next something else and she was talking to a Thai representative on the phone in Thai. She for whatever reason booked a flight on Eva her normal airline of choice for Dec 5th, in the end, the Embassy contacted her and said you can only go on this airline which is Korean with a long layover and they have scheduled her for Dec 23rd so I will know then?

Today, at my brother's house he lives in a project a Thai ladies run the complex speak great English married to a German goes back and forth she has been gone since May? She has been out of quarantine for 5 days once I heard I put my mask on she startd to laugh. She said even for a Thai national she went through hell to get back said the list is extension and confusing even for her charge her a arm and a leg for testing and quarantine. She said " don't leave "!

[PedroMorales]

https://www.bangkokairportonline.com...ls-departures/

Planes from Amsterdam, Tokyo, HK, Manila, Indonesia, some other places. Maybe if you refresh the link, other flights will show up.

Many cancelled flights, I imagine. Guess you might have to develop some social skills in these asocial times. Thailand and similar places are off the menu until at least summer 2021. Mongers wanting to shoot their load are not a priority.

Let's be clear that APPLY does not mean ACCEPTED.

Why not let everyone apply? Doesn't hurt Thailand at all. Who gets in will be another story. Leave your yacht at home guys. Only 6 boats are allowed to enter Thailand, including yachts.

14 day quarantine is no big deal. Aren't many of us basically under a 14 day quarantine in our home country anyways? Personally I'd rather get a reward at the end of my 14 day quarantine than the semi lockdown I have in my home country for the foreseeable future.

Let's say you are accepted for a STV. Has anyone from France/Belgium or the USA looked in to what current flight options there are to fly to Bangkok?

Has anyone here actually applied for any type of Visa for Thailand since COVID began?

[Franciscass]

Let's be clear that APPLY does not mean ACCEPTED.

Why not let everyone apply? Doesn't hurt Thailand at all. Who gets in will be another story. Leave your yacht at home guys. Only 6 boats are allowed to enter Thailand, including yachts.

14 day quarantine is no big deal. Aren't many of us basically under a 14 day quarantine in our home country anyways? Personally I'd rather get a reward at the end of my 14 day quarantine than the semi lockdown I have in my home country for the foreseeable future.

Let's say you are accepted for a STV. Has anyone from France/Belgium or the USA looked in to what current flight options there are to fly to Bangkok?

Has anyone here actually applied for any type of Visa for Thailand since COVID began?

Life in quarantine depends on where you quarantine in other words the quality of the hotel. Am acquaintance of mine on a work permit recently stayed at the BDMS wellness center on Wireless Road and found it painless enough. His company paid roughly 80000 for the 14 days which included testing, 5 star accommodation and service, all meals with good food and lots of massages. Some other therapies such as yoga and meditation classes were available. The first few days while waiting for the test result meant confinement to his room but after the negative result he was allowed not unlimited but greater freedom to move around. Lower valued packages at some other approved hotels I read are less pleasant but as with a lot in life you get what you pay for. The whole process was handled by an agent here in Bangkok.

I agree with your comment even if you check all the boxes applying does not mean getting. It seems some embassies in the same way some immigration offices here treat applications differently.

Overall I guess extending the STV to all countries is a step in the right direction and we will have to wait and see how a certificate of vaccination might change requirements such as cutting out the $100,000 insurance.

[Banana Boi]

Let's be clear that APPLY does not mean ACCEPTED.

Why not let everyone apply? Doesn't hurt Thailand at all. Who gets in will be another story. Leave your yacht at home guys. Only 6 boats are allowed to enter Thailand, including yachts.

14 day quarantine is no big deal. Aren't many of us basically under a 14 day quarantine in our home country anyways? Personally I'd rather get a reward at the end of my 14 day quarantine than the semi lockdown I have in my home country for the foreseeable future.

Let's say you are accepted for a STV. Has anyone from France/Belgium or the USA looked in to what current flight options there are to fly to Bangkok?

Has anyone here actually applied for any type of Visa for Thailand since COVID began?

[Nyezhov]

Negative. I was in Thailand for the curfew. What really did I need to do after 9,10,or 11 pm? Not a damn thing. I am usually in bed at 10 anyway. Compare that to 2 weeks in quarantine, which is basically jail. I am not trying to be cooped up in a room or compound for 2 weeks all by myself or with nobody else for that matter buddy.

Ditto to the nix on the quarantine. I'm heading back to the USA next month and I'll get jabbed and head on back to SE Asia when it opens up without quarantines. If that doesn't happen by next Fall, well there will be plenty of other warm destinations that won't quarantine ya.

[Tomasb]

I remember seeing horror stories in Thai news of people sleeping with their phone beside their head while it's being charged, then the phone explodes or catches fire killing the victim. This was not a one time incident. I never charge my phone in a 220V socket and leave it near me.

I bought an extra battery at Tukcom. Charged it a couple times and it was fine. Then one time it was super hot. Threw the battery away. Buy OEM guys.

Yes, I recall reading an article, which I think was in PattayaOne News of a young guy, maybe a teen, who was charging his phone while he sleeping in his bed. The phone exploded and killed him. I believe that this story was posted a few months ago. I was surprised to see something like this could happen. In Europe or the USA, this type of accident would be completely unacceptable to the general public but TIT.

[Mr Enternational]

I'd say people from affected regions can actually see 2 weeks quarantine as a better outcome compared to weeks of curfew or lockdown. After 2 weeks you get to enjoy full freedom in a less exposed country than where you're coming from.

Negative. I was in Thailand for the curfew. What really did I need to do after 9,10,or 11 pm? Not a damn thing. I am usually in bed at 10 anyway. Compare that to 2 weeks in quarantine, which is basically jail. I am not trying to be cooped up in a room or compound for 2 weeks all by myself or with nobody else for that matter buddy.

[Sinofaguo]

There wont be tens of thousands. Maybe double the number of tourists. They cant expect anything better.

Very few people will agree to 14 day quarantine. The other requirements are reasonable, but pains in the ass. Being open to all nations will help, but not enough to restart the tourist economy.

I would agree to do a 2 or 3 days quarantine. No more than that.

Last night a friend of mine in Chiang Mai told me that COVID is starting to spread in Thailand. I asked how many and she said 19. I dont know if that is daily cases or total active, maybe Chiang Mai, maybe all of Thailand. In any case it is more than it had been and cant be ignored.

While people from somewhat safe other asian countries will hesitate going to thainland due to double quarantine, I'd say people from affected regions can actually see 2 weeks quarantine as a better outcome compared to weeks of curfew or lockdown. After 2 weeks you get to enjoy full freedom in a less exposed country than where you're coming from. So for retired people, people working from home whom don't need to be physically in their home country, I'd see it as a good option.
I saw several quarantine hotels full till end January when I was checking last week too.

[HorseTrader]

I read the headline this morning and thought at last some sanity.

I continued reading, oh oh yes it broadens the STV from the original list of 24 for all countries but does nothing to ease the requirements for the visa itself.

Now the old list included among others China, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Finland and Norway which one might imagine had enough population to attract a reasonable number of visitors. How many came. Total 825.

So with the conditions to obtain and comply with the terms of the visa unchanged what makes them think there will now be tens or hundreds of thousands arriving from the countries added to the list.

What am I not getting?

There wont be tens of thousands. Maybe double the number of tourists. They cant expect anything better.

Very few people will agree to 14 day quarantine. The other requirements are reasonable, but pains in the ass. Being open to all nations will help, but not enough to restart the tourist economy.

I would agree to do a 2 or 3 days quarantine. No more than that.

Last night a friend of mine in Chiang Mai told me that COVID is starting to spread in Thailand. I asked how many and she said 19. I dont know if that is daily cases or total active, maybe Chiang Mai, maybe all of Thailand. In any case it is more than it had been and can’t be ignored.

[Franciscass]

Seems STV will be available in any countries.

https://www.posttoday.com/economy/ne...DwTvopenu9pOlM

I read the headline this morning and thought at last some sanity.

I continued reading, oh oh yes it broadens the STV from the original list of 24 for all countries but does nothing to ease the requirements for the visa itself.

Now the old list included among others China, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Finland and Norway which one might imagine had enough population to attract a reasonable number of visitors. How many came. Total 825.

So with the conditions to obtain and comply with the terms of the visa unchanged what makes them think there will now be tens or hundreds of thousands arriving from the countries added to the list.

What am I not getting?

[Christian G]

Seems STV will be available in any countries.

https://www.posttoday.com/economy/ne...DwTvopenu9pOlM