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I successfully registered my Thailand Plus app.  The reference number was the 6 digit number they emailed you to access the COE website to check on your COE Application or to access your COE on the website.  The Code number was the number printed on the top left of you COE.  

Thanks All, that answered my guestion, I'll be ready.

I have applied for my Tourist Visa and will apply for my COE tomorrow.  I will be flying out of Los Angeles, Ca.  On the Thai Consulate L.A. website it says:

Travelers arriving in Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic must present the following documents: 
1. COE and Declaration Form.
2. Medical certificate with a laboratory result indicating that COVID -19 is not detected,
    using RT-PCR test, issued no more than 72 hours before departure.
3. Fit-to-fly/Fit-to-travel Health Certificate issued no more than 72 hours before departure.

On point number 1,  What is a Declaration form?  Can anyone tell me where I can download a Declaration form.  I can not seem to find it on the consulate website.

Thank you.

I ran into the same problem last night.  I did not complete the application because I was not sure.  I also have not booked my ASQ hotel.  I hope someone will point us in the right direction.

I am looking for insurance for entering Thailand.  I am considering Insubuy.  It is a full medical coverage and not just Covid-19 like TGIA.  The coverage letter says "Covid 19: Covered same as any other illness to the above mentioned Medical Maximum".  Has anyone tried Isubuy?  I wonder if the statement of covid coverage would be enough for the Thai people who check the paperwork.  It is kind of hidden with in the document.  What are other people using?

ubonjoe, yes I live in California.  I will follow your link to start my Tourist visa application.  Can I at the same time apply for my COE or do I have to wait until I get my visa?

I am just about to start the process my for entry into Thailand on a tourist visa.  I just want to be clear, I should apply for the visa first, before I apply for the COE, correct.  I plan on arriving early to mid March.  Do I need to show booking for ASQ hotel and Insurance for visa or just flight to Bangkok?  I did a test run on the COE site and it asks me to upload my passport (I expected that), then it asks to upload my covid insurance.  It looks like I need to buy first.  I plan to go thru Thai Consulate L.A.  Should I do the visa first or do both at the same time?

I am just about to start the process my for entry into Thailand and get a tourist visa.  I just want to be clear, I should apply for the visa first, before I apply for the COE, correct.  I plan on arriving early to mid March.  Do I need to show booking for ASQ hotel and Insurance for visa or just flight to Bangkok?  I did a test run on the COE site and it asked to upload my passport (expected that), next it asked to upload my Covid Insurance.  I plan to get my Visa thru Thai Consulate in L.A. USA.

I am just about to start the process my for entry into Thailand on a tourist visa.  I just want to be clear, I should apply for the visa first, before I apply for the COE, correct.  I plan on arriving early to mid March.  Do I need to show booking for ASQ hotel and Insurance for visa or just flight to Bangkok?  Thanks everyone, this Community is the BEST!

Mai mee,

If they return the RT-PCR test electronicly (email) at LAX, how are you going to get it printed out?  Do hotels in the L.A. area have computers with printers you can use?  I am starting my research to go back.  This would be a problem for me as I do not have my laptop with me, just me fire tablet.  It is great news though that LAX is offering the tests.

Mai Mee, How did you book your EVA AIR BR11 flight?  Did you book directly with EVA Air, or can it be booked thru other sites like Orbitz?  I'm not sure if you have to use a authorized agent from the Thai Embasy.

Thank you all for the great advice. Does anyone one else have any recommendations for clean guesthouses, or even what area to stay at? It does not look like there is much around the bus station area. Is there anything by the river front area? What area do you suggest lookin at?

Thanks for the info.

Steve, how full was the bus? Did you have any problems getting a tuk tuk? I am going on Wednesday. I chose the middle of the week, hopefully, there will not be too many people. That's the plan anyway. I have already printed out the Laos (for the visa on arrival) and Thai visa forms. I will be ready with all paperwork fill out (except for the arrival departure card).

The Avalon does not sound too bad. Any other recommendations would be appreciated.

MJCM, good plan, I will watch for the bus and try to get on fast.

Thanks for the info Steve, I will look in to it. I was also going to try Lin's cafe. Reviews say they are most helpful. I will ask them about guesthouses, as I still have no idea where to stay.

Thanks Ubonjoe. Is this the bus that comes from the mukdahan bus station? Would it be better to go to the bus station and get the bus from there?

In a few days I will be taking a mini bus to Mukdahan. The driver will drop me off directly at the Mukdahan-Savannakhet bridge at about 0830. Does anyone know the current times for the bus going across the bridge? Arriving at 0830 at the bridge, I should have plenty of time to make it to the Thai Consulate.

Also, If anyone has a recommendation for a cheap but clean guesthouse, please let me know.

Thank you

Thank you for the responses. I am not sure if it makes me feel better that other schools are doing this. I agree with Jako, very dubious behavior. If the school plans for a special event, an outing or special treats, I am more than happy to pay my fair share. Two days ago when I went to get my boy from school, I heard the teacher tell my son to "remind" me about the money. He then promptly asked me for money for the teacher. I said no. The teacher may mean well, but I feel there is the opportunity to not correctly document all deposits.

I would like to ask some of the other parents out there where your school did this, what did your child eventually do with the money. Did they take the money out or did the school or class insist it be used for other reasons?

My four year old boy started school this year. The teacher has asked the kids to bring 5 Baht to school everyday and give it to her. She said, she keeps track of the money and keeps it for the kids. I did this for a while, but found it to be a little strange. I was a little concerned about where the money was going or what they plan to do with it. The teacher showed me the book that she keeps track of the money for each child. They have tried to explain this to me, my Thai family members, and said this is what they do. This seems to be a kind of bank account the class or school does for the kids. This is a new concept for me, as this is a school not a bank. Is this a common thing for thai schools to do? Has anyone else done or run into this. Can someone explain what they do with the money? I have stopped giving my child money until I understand what they are doing. If this is some kind of bank account, I think it would be better to put the money in a real bank. What are they doing?

Great info Ubonjoe, thank you!

I would like to cross the new friendship bridge at Nakhon Phanom into Laos. Is there a bus service that crosses the bridge? If there is, how often does it run and when is the first run for the day?

I would like to replace the original speakers in my fortuner. I am currently not in Thailand. Can anyone please tell my what size spekers are in the front and rear doors? I want to buy speakers where I am at now and take them home to Thailand.

I am looking for a swimming pool supply shop in Udon Thani. I need a water test kit and chemicals. Any info and contact info would be greatly appreciated.

I need to stay 3 or 4 days in poipet. Can someone recommend a clean hotel that is not a casino in poipet?

I will be driving from Trat to Hat Lek in about a week. Along highway 3/318 are there any check points. If so how many check points. Do the police at these check points give falangs any problems. A Thai friend in Isaan told me not to go there as these check points are a real problem. When I ask for more info from him, he could not give any more details. What's the story on these check points?