Rants, Stupid Shit and Coronavirus in Thailand

[Explorer8939]

If I recall correctly, some USA data demonstrated certain antibodies increased by a factor of 25 after a booster shot. The context of that report was Omicron, but it certainly wasn't a direct statement that the booster gave huge protection against Omicron.

I got my booster this morning.

I expect to be protected from Omicron for at least 6 weeks.

[HorseTrader]

South Africa study shows double vaccinated Pfizer is 33% effective for Omicron. That's not good.

I just saw the same report, which also stated that double Pfizer is 70% effective at preventing hospitilizations from Omicron.

[HorseTrader]

South Africa study shows double vaccinated Pfizer is 33% effective for Omicron. That's not good.

If I recall correctly, some USA data demonstrated certain antibodies increased by a factor of 25 after a booster shot. The context of that report was Omicron, but it certainly wasn't a direct statement that the booster gave huge protection against Omicron.

[Banana Boi]

South Africa study shows double vaccinated Pfizer is 33% effective for Omicron. That's not good.

[ChocoJelly]

All you need is an insurance policy that states that you are covered for at least $50,000 of medical, it does not have to be from Thailand and does not require a statement that it covers Covid. I have my Thailand pass with that.

Thank you for the info.

[Downandup]

Hello,

Just asking if anyone knows.

I got my insurance cover from 1cover.com.au.

They are advertising that it covers for Covid etc.

But a threads ago, HorseTrader Included a link for insurance coverage by other.

Thailand approved company's.

Am I to use one of these company's or will my 1 cover insurance policy suffice?

Thanks.

All you need is an insurance policy that states that you are covered for at least $50,000 of medical, it does not have to be from Thailand and does not require a statement that it covers Covid. I have my Thailand pass with that.

[ChocoJelly]

Hello,

Just asking if anyone knows.

I got my insurance cover from 1cover.com.au.

They are advertising that it covers for Covid etc.

But a threads ago, HorseTrader Included a link for insurance coverage by other.

Thailand approved company's.

Am I to use one of these company's or will my 1 cover insurance policy suffice?

Thanks.

[Banana Boi]

I remember some sort of notice about the E-Visa website going down for a few days, perhaps about now. It doesn't work at the moment, but it worked in the past and I expect it will work again in a few days.

Next week. It's working now.

Due to system upgrade, Thai e-Visa service will be temporarily unavailable from 10 December 2021 at 11.00 AM to 12 December 2021 at 11.00 PM (UTC). Should there be any enquiries, please contact Thai Embassy/Consulate at your country of residence.

[HorseTrader]

I was happy with Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 for my 1-day quarantine. They emailed me the required letter within 24 hours of booking, without my having to ask.

I found it listed on here: https://asq.in.th/.

Thanks for that. I'm still in the process of dealing with this stuff for my next trip. Thanks to those who first found these links, I'm just copying here for anybody who needs them:

Thailand Pass: https://tp.consular.go.th/.
Thailand E-Visa: https://www.thaievisa.go.th/.
Test and go hotels: https://asq.in.th/.
COVID Insurance: https://asq.in.th/thailand-covid-insurance/.

I remember some sort of notice about the E-Visa website going down for a few days, perhaps about now. It doesn't work at the moment, but it worked in the past and I expect it will work again in a few days.

[Thomas9]

I would also appreciate the name of a specific hotel that has the test and go bugs worked out. Ideally will be between Cowboy and Nana plaza.

I was happy with Aloft Bangkok Sukhumvit 11 for my 1-day quarantine. They emailed me the required letter within 24 hours of booking, without my having to ask.

I found it listed on here: https://asq.in.th/.

[HorseTrader]

How long did it take for you to get the Letter of Confirmation? If you got it quickly, which hotel was it (PM me if you wish)?

I contacted over 10 hotels of choice from the AQ hotel sites well over 2 weeks ago. All but one were 4 or 5 star hotels. One just got back to me yesterday. Some have yet to reply.

I've had a similar problem with test and go at my favored BKK hotel. I sent email to hotel requesting clarification and some additional details. Received a quick reply that was clear and complete. Turned out to be useless since the hotel's website was inconsistent with the email guidance.

I would also appreciate the name of a specific hotel that has the test and go bugs worked out. Ideally will be between Cowboy and Nana plaza.

[Member #4753]

Thailand hunting down 783 missing Africans who came in on flights since November 15. Should that even be an issue if they are using the Mor Chana app?

The press release went something like: "no need to panic, all 783 missing africans are in Bangkok, they have not moved to other areas", friggin hilarious.

Guaranteed the Omicron variant is already in Bangkok and circulating through the community.

[Banana Boi]

Thailand hunting down 783 missing Africans who came in on flights since November 15. Should that even be an issue if they are using the Mor Chana app?

[Banana Boi]

For large hotels, you can book directly on their website, you get instant confirmation and an email follow quickly. Just look on the ASQ / SHA list which hotels you like and check if you can book directly online. That's how I booked in Bangkok and it was also clearly distinguished on the website between test and go package reservation and regular reservation.

How long did it take for you to get the Letter of Confirmation? If you got it quickly, which hotel was it (PM me if you wish)?

I contacted over 10 hotels of choice from the AQ hotel sites well over 2 weeks ago. All but one were 4 or 5 star hotels. One just got back to me yesterday. Some have yet to reply.

[El Frances]

How long did it take you to get the Letter of Confirmation from your hotel? If it was quick please share with me / us which Test and Go hotel you booked with. How long did it take you to get your eVisa approved? Which Visa did you apply for? It's the eVisa that takes time, not the actual Thailand Pass. Thailand Pass is approved within hours for many countries with QR codes for vaccines.

For large hotels, you can book directly on their website, you get instant confirmation and an email follow quickly. Just look on the ASQ / SHA list which hotels you like and check if you can book directly online. That's how I booked in Bangkok and it was also clearly distinguished on the website between test and go package reservation and regular reservation.