khunPer

8th January 2022

Koh Tao, +8 new cases

Source: Kosamuilife.com

8th January 2022

Samui +21 new cases 
Phangan, +43 new cases

Koh Tao, no data

Source: Kohmui.com

2 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said:

Which airline?

Seems like no one here can help you then...

Wow, what a change of reputation...????

I'm often thinking about the cute young girl that said to me: »Khun Per, there are so much about Thailand, you don't understand«...

9 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said:

I thought  that's what I was trying to ascertain  with my question. PCR Tests are no longer required  by UK authorities  but are they required  by airlines when leaving  Thailand  for the UK

You need to ask the airline for a correct answer.

9 hours ago, Bkk Brian said:

Yes thanks i am aware of booster requirements with western vaccines and the studies. I was pointing out the lack of them with chinese vaccines for omicron

That's what I replying to, I've seen studies for Chinese vaccine boosters, but didn't save links, try to Google them, they are somewhere out there in Cyberspace...????

9 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I am not so sure if that will work...

 

I know Thais are lazy, but tell them to stand up in stead...

Updated domestic travel regulations

One of the following is needed...

1. QR Code "???????????? ????????????????" For visitors who are completely vaccinated in Thailand with 2 doses of Sinovac / Sinopharm / Sputnik V or crossed for formula not less than 7 days OR for visitors who are vaccinated 1 dose with AstraZeneca / Pfizer / Moderna / Johnson & Johnson not less than 21 days.
2. QR Code "???????????????????? ???????????????????????? ????????????????" Unvaccinated visitors need to show Samui Health Pass QR Code together with one of the following documents: ATK/RT-PCR test / Certificate of recovery from COVID-19 / Travel Certificate from Samui less than 2 days,
3. QR Code "???????????????????????????????? ????????????????" - The Thailand Pass Qr Code is for visitors coming from abroad under Test & Go & Sandbox scheme. No other documents needed to enter Samui.

Source: COVID Center Ko Samui and kosamuilife.com.

54 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

What level of protection from Omicron does that give, not seen any studies on that yet with a booster of AZ or Pfizer after two Chinese vaccines.

 

My wife had two Sinovac and and then an AZ booster 4 months ago. 

 

Only around 7/8% of people have had a booster so far

There are some studies available, actually a booster gives a quite high protection for about three months time - you should be able to find studies with Google-search, I haven't kept any links to share - which at present seems to be the level for all boosters, also those with only Western vaccines, which is why some countries now are given second booster, i.e. jab #4. Some countries have reduced the vaccine-immunity to a six month period from last jab, instead of 7 to 12 month.

There is page with detailed info about all available Covid-19-vaccines HERE.

21 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

What are the options? What did you do?

Standard European kitchen table height (90 centimeter) and a few hundred baht stool post for small Thais, children can also use it...

You need to check with the rules in the country of entry, and the if the air-carrier has special Covid regulations.

17 hours ago, SidJames said:

I need get a bundle to test my children for school.

From around 60 baht in 7-Eleven to typically in the area of 80-100 baht most places...????

7th January 2022

Samui +36 new cases 
Phangan, +62 new cases

Koh Tao, no data

Source: Kohmui.com

There is an article in the news-section today about Bitcoin and Crypto currency taxation, including thoughts about a 15 percent withholding tax...

51 minutes ago, RandiRona said:

Only concern is how effective those chinese vaccines are? Since China has gone into crazy lockdown mode doesnt give me much confidence.

They are boosted with AZ or Pfizer at the moment.

Same-same but different: Khun Anutin might be the next PM - according to himself, he is interested - our present PM got a fine for not wearing mask...

6th January 2022

Samui +53 new cases 
Phangan, +1 new case

Koh Tao, no new cases

Source: Kosamuilife.com

Best would be to move the money during the almost 7 month long 400k baht period, which will make it more easy for the immigration officer to check; or after an extension of stay and with withdrawal and new deposit same day.

I've been using the 800k baht in 12-month fixed deposit for long time and even been shopping around between three banks for best interest. I always move a couple of day after my extended stay expired, withdraw and deposit same day, and I never have had any problems.

With a 12 month clean deposit it's easy for immigration officer, and she (it's normally the same lady now on days) don't bother checking the maturing time, or ask to see bank book in three month...????

7 hours ago, Whale said:

Anyone know anymore?

From what I've seen so in the news then Crypto gain is income taxed; if there might be a flat 15 percent option, like on interest, I'm not aware of.

6 hours ago, stigar said:

This i guess just for thais.As long as u test positive on arrival ur going straigth to a expencive hospital.

It's for people living in Thailand, it has nothing to do with arrivals...????

2 hours ago, RandiRona said:

My only concern is ChinoCrap which most of thais are vaccinated with. Even China with all its population vaccinated with several flavors of Sinocrap is afraid to open its country.

They - Thais vaccinated with Chinese Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccine - are offered a third jab with AZ or Pfizer, some places with many incoming tourists now even a jab number four (so it is, where I live, today there is walk-in jab 4 in the major shopping mall)...????