Rants, Stupid Shit and Coronavirus in Thailand

[Member #4753]

New numbers out for Phuket Sandbox. 2% testing positive on arrival, 5% on day 5 PCR test. So out of 2800 arrivals per day 196 people will be hospitalized before 7 day Sandbox is completed. Thailand investigating a high proportion of tourists from Russia who are testing positive on arrival.

When I came back into Thailand through Phuket around Christmas / New Year Russians were the largest tourist group. They have a very relaxed view towards covid, masks were only worn when absolutely necessary and as soon as they hit Phuket Airport were in full on holiday / party mode.

[HorseTrader]

I've been reading stories of guys who have tested positive while getting a PCR test in order to board a plane home. They are then hospitalized for 10 days delaying their trip home. Not only that they are also being charged an overstay fee while they are in the hospital because they didn't go to Immigration to extend their Visa. Not sure how someone is supposed to get to Immigration if they are forced to go to the hospital.

New numbers out for Phuket Sandbox. 2% testing positive on arrival, 5% on day 5 PCR test. So out of 2800 arrivals per day 196 people will be hospitalized before 7 day Sandbox is completed. Thailand investigating a high proportion of tourists from Russia who are testing positive on arrival.

Those are among my concerns. I've scheduled my stay to be slightly longer than 30 days and will get the E-Visa (seems quick, easy, and free); I expect that will extend my time to 60 days. As mentioned below, I'll be very careful at home before going to the airport and will wear N95 mask during travel. Assuming I pass my day-1 PCR test, I'll stay mostly isolated until about day 4, if I'm exposed to COVID after day 4 it is unlikely that my day-5 PCR test will show a problem.

My bigger concern is hotels in resort areas. Specifically 2 hotels in Samui and 1 in Hua Hin have their own requirements to demonstrate negative PCR test results within 72 hours of checking in at their hotels. I'm still looking for hotels in those areas without that requirement. Informal backchannel information with another poster confirms this concept, but indicates this is seldom done on Phuket. I may find myself spending more time on Phuket than ideal.

[Banana Boi]

Many international travellers need a RT PCR test before boarding a plane.

I've been reading stories of guys who have tested positive while getting a PCR test in order to board a plane home. They are then hospitalized for 10 days delaying their trip home. Not only that they are also being charged an overstay fee while they are in the hospital because they didn't go to Immigration to extend their Visa. Not sure how someone is supposed to get to Immigration if they are forced to go to the hospital.

New numbers out for Phuket Sandbox. 2% testing positive on arrival, 5% on day 5 PCR test. So out of 2800 arrivals per day 196 people will be hospitalized before 7 day Sandbox is completed. Thailand investigating a high proportion of tourists from Russia who are testing positive on arrival.

[AdaeLover]

Many international travellers need a RT PCR test before boarding a plane. This is particularly true if flying from BKK to Cambodia. I am curious to know if such tests are available in the lower Sukhumvit area or at the airport. Turn around time and cost info would also be appreciated. Thanks in advance..

Near the Philippines Embassy in Sukhumvit soi 30 you have an option, 2900 THB, 24-36 hours.

Sukhumvit 21, the Japanese Pharmacy / clinic has the saliva one for 4000 THB, I think 48 hours.

[Member #4753]

On a related note, it is my plan to wear N95 mask while in airports and other places when close to people. I'll continue that process for about the first 3-4 days. I doubt the day 5 PCR test will be positive after a day 4 exposure.

That is exactly what I did when coming back on BKK a few weeks ago.

[Explorer8939]

I agree with MaxBkk, suggest you also buy separate hotel rooms for day 1. It won't hurt to buy your return flights using separate itineraries. Do whatever you can to make the paperwork appear as if you are traveling separately.

On a related note, it is my plan to wear N95 mask while in airports and other places when close to people. I'll continue that process for about the first 3-4 days. I doubt the day 5 PCR test will be positive after a day 4 exposure.

Actually, I thinking of sending her home alone to Thailand, and staying alone in Brazil for a while.

[HorseTrader]

I am traveling with a Thai lady outside Thailand, and will do Test and Go with her when I return. After we are released, I will go back to my condo, when I am not going to have much contact with anyone. My Thai lady friend will go back with her husband and live in party central.

On Day 5, I will test with her again. The question is what happens if she is positive and I am negative?

On day 5 book 2 seperate hotel rooms, in 2 seperate hotels.

I agree with MaxBkk, suggest you also buy separate hotel rooms for day 1. It won't hurt to buy your return flights using separate itineraries. Do whatever you can to make the paperwork appear as if you are traveling separately.

On a related note, it is my plan to wear N95 mask while in airports and other places when close to people. I'll continue that process for about the first 3-4 days. I doubt the day 5 PCR test will be positive after a day 4 exposure.

[Member #4753]

I am traveling with a Thai lady outside Thailand, and will do Test and Go with her when I return. After we are released, I will go back to my condo, when I am not going to have much contact with anyone. My Thai lady friend will go back with her husband and live in party central.

On Day 5, I will test with her again. The question is what happens if she is positive and I am negative?

On day 5 book 2 seperate hotel rooms, in 2 seperate hotels.

[Explorer8939]

I am traveling with a Thai lady outside Thailand, and will do Test and Go with her when I return. After we are released, I will go back to my condo, when I am not going to have much contact with anyone. My Thai lady friend will go back with her husband and live in party central.

On Day 5, I will test with her again. The question is what happens if she is positive and I am negative?

[Allover]

https://nextshark.com/thailand-traitep-dream-forest/

[Sam Sanuk]

https://www.novotelairportbkk.com/offers/testandfly/

Novotel has a test and fly package.

Great info and one I'm inclined to book! And the graphic posted here is a very informative piece of info. http://www.internationalsexguide.nl/...9&d=1643277825.

Thanks,

SS.

[Explorer8939]

The latest on Test and Go.

[EihTooms]

Being vaccinated does not stop the spread so who's the asshole now. Looking at you Huacho.

Being vaccinated reduces your chances of getting infected and therefore providing a host body for the virus to mutate and produce variants that might someday override most or all vaccine protections when you then infect others by at least 5 times:

https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-pers...y-get-covid-19

This ongoing circular effect of infection, possible mutation into variants, transmission to others, wait and see studies of those new conditions that might or might not require new travel restrictions and quarantine rules and on and on and on is largely being fueled by the unvaccinated, either by choice or unfortunate circumstance of lack of access to the vaccines.

[Explorer8939]

https://www.novotelairportbkk.com/offers/testandfly/

Novotel has a test and fly package.

[Povheadhunter]

Could it possibly be because of all the assholes flying around with fake vax cards like you brag about doing?

Being vaccinated does not stop the spread so who's the asshole now. Looking at you Huacho.