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RTP. Didn't he used to have a column in the Far Eastern Economic Review ? 

8 hours ago, mnop said:

 

That's what I thought as well until this morning, when the Embassy's registration still didn't show any flights. Now i'm thinking Thais opting for SQ can also book directly from the Thai Airways website for the following reasons: 

 

Yes seems to have all changed from this morning. Total confusion on the Facebook page. One person asking for a Thai to Thai translation.

The Sunday TG917 flights can now be booked directly with Thai. First flight 4 October. If you book directly then you have to use an ASQ, if via the embassy registration, Thais only,  its an SQ. I assume non Thais can book directly, I don't know if there is limit, but its £589. Cheaper if you use other airlines.

1 hour ago, treetops said:

This one in Samut Prakan?  Number 25 on the SQ list.

 

 

 

Thats the one. Must have missed it.

43 minutes ago, treetops said:

Facebook before their own website - amazing!

 

Looks like it's saying Thais may also use these airlines but will then have to pay for quarantine (ASQ)?

Cetainly SQs have only been available on Government organised flights, irrespective of the carrier. Interestingly my wife was on last Sundays TG917 and she is in an SQ not on the official SQ  or ASQ list. The Divalux  Resort just around the corner from Swampy in Srisa Chorakhe Noi. Very good rooms and a balcony but food is below average. Seems to have improved after complaints particularly as lunch and diner were always cold. 

I should add that the Facebook page is the normal method the Embassy uses to get information out to the UKs Thai community and receive numerous complaints back.

My attempts at translating are probably wrong but it looks like the official list of airlines that you can use now as officially increased. Emirates was due to finish on Oct 24. The London Embassy will issue CoE for the following airlines into Thailand, EVA, Emirates, Qatar, Etihad and Singapore. There was also an indication that Thai would now be on every Sunday, TG917 as part of the repat program. A lot of confusion so far from the Thai community in the UK as to whether its booking direct with Thai or via the normal embassy registration.

Sometimes the flight is operated by a B777-200F freighter, sometimes by a passenger B787-8/9. It is quite common for passenger a/c to be used on cargo flights these days. While watching a live feed of Bigjets.tv the commentator mentioned that a BA flight to Philadelphia was carrying seafood only. Airlines like BA only have a small number of freighters and airfreight rates have risen dramatically so it pays to use passenger a/c for freight duties.

Didn't this come out some months ago. Something to do with their spit.

Thanks for the info. I was wondering what time to queue up at LHR. My wife is on Sundays flight and I've prepped her by showing her a couple of vlogs on Youtube about SQ. 

I have to say that she had 2 major mistakes coming from the Embassy. First they only put her name on the CoE. They sent a second email a few hours later acknowledging that had made a mistake and resent with the full name. The surname they sent to Thai Air had the surname misspelt. Her Thai passport, ID card and Thai driving license all have the correct spelling in English. I only discovered this when after paying the fare then trying to check her reservation on the links sent I could not get anything. When I queried this with Thai, within 2 hours of e-mail being sent they mailed the E-ticket. Incorrect surname. Emailed them back stating the embassy had made the mistake and included the CoE. 2 hours later new E-ticket sent with amendments correctly made. I don't often praise Thai Air but they responded professionally. 

I can see TUI and Condor eager to fly. With a minimum of 90 days before someone will return thats a lot of empty seats back to Europe for 3 months.

1 hour ago, ubonjoe said:

I can recall a report of the UK embassy issuing the COE for those flights for non Thai nationals.

As I have posted on numerous threads  -                                                                                         

I was looking forward to watching the game on TV especially with the new signings. Just another ploy by the Thai FA to stop Buriram winning the championship again especially as they have manged to get rid of Tunez during the lockdown.

6 hours ago, johng said:

And remember just how long have they been working on these vaccines..decades not months and still no miracle breakthrough. 

Wasn't it proudly trumpeted that Thailand had  developed a cure for AIDS and EBOLA and Russia  is already administering a WuFlu vaccine ?

I saw the posters above a couple of clinics on Sukumvit for Aids and Herpes. That was late 80s. 

This was the official status with Emirates particular with reference to flying from the UK. I suspect this may be extended and perhaps Thai may get TG916/TG917 back onto a non-repatriation status. There are still many Thais trying to get back from the UK.

Posted September 8

Just to point out he would have done his ASQ at the Amari Buriram which is next door to the stadium. Todays and next weeks fixtures have been cancelled.

I believe they are using VAR to check the results.

This thread should be in the Covid-19 sub forum where there is plenty of info on flying matters during the current pandemic.

For Etihad flights you need a Covid-19 test certificte just to board the aircraft irrespective of destination. 

https://www.etihad.com/en-gb/fly-etihad/health-and-wellness 

I wonder how he is going to get to Thailand. 

Its easy to knowledgeable in hindsight but a "Repat or getting back to Thailand" sub-forum would have been handy. Nobodies fault.

17 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

 

 

We’ll hear about the Emirates flight soon enough I imagine. I’d like to know about it too. It could prove to be some very useful information for anyone else wishing to get back. 

 

 

I've posted this on a tread in the Covid-19 sub-forum.

This appeared on the Thai Embassy London's Facebook page, however its was posted in a reply well down the thread. The poster also checked up with the embassy and confirmed that it can issue a COE.  

The announcement below came from the UAE Thai Embassy.

With reference to the Emirates Airline’s announcement regarding the resumption of passenger services to Bangkok with daily flights starting from 1 September 2020. The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Dubai would like to clarify as follows:

1. Emirates Airline has been approved by the CAAT to operate commercial flights to Bangkok currently from the period of 1 September – 24 October 2020. However, the abovementioned commercial flights are operating only for “NON-THAI NATIONALS” in permitted types according to current Thai laws and regulations. Those who which to enter Thailand via these commercial flights should study the guided procedures in the infographic below.

2. At present, “THAI NATIONALS” residing in the UAE can only travel back to Thailand via repatriation flights organized by the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Royal Thai Consulate-General in Dubai. The next repatriation flight to Bangkok which is being organized will be on 9 September 2020 by Etihad Airways, EY 406, as previously announced.

Please be informed accordingly. Any changes (if any) will be notified at the earliest.

This appeared on the Thai Embassy London's Facebook page, however its was posted in a reply well down the thread. The poster also checked up with the embassy and confirmed that it can issue a COE 

The announcement below came from the UAE Thai Embassy.

With reference to the Emirates Airline’s announcement regarding the resumption of passenger services to Bangkok with daily flights starting from 1 September 2020. The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Dubai would like to clarify as follows:

1. Emirates Airline has been approved by the CAAT to operate commercial flights to Bangkok currently from the period of 1 September – 24 October 2020. However, the abovementioned commercial flights are operating only for “NON-THAI NATIONALS” in permitted types according to current Thai laws and regulations. Those who which to enter Thailand via these commercial flights should study the guided procedures in the infographic below.

2. At present, “THAI NATIONALS” residing in the UAE can only travel back to Thailand via repatriation flights organized by the Royal Thai Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Royal Thai Consulate-General in Dubai. The next repatriation flight to Bangkok which is being organized will be on 9 September 2020 by Etihad Airways, EY 406, as previously announced.

Please be informed accordingly. Any changes (if any) will be notified at the earliest.