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Just got my PCR test result and it was Not Detected. I took two ATK tests in the last 5 days and they were both Negative(used the Hip Bio Tech and Roche tests). Based upon my limited experience the ATK tests were a good indicator of my Covid status. The last time I had possible Covid symptoms were in December 2019. This is when tourists were all over CNX and I had moderate symptoms for about a week. I probably had Covid back then but of course there no tests at that time.

He posted some photos of the food he was served. Looked like the type of food in my first ASQ hotel. Also, no access to a tennis court and the killer: No personal chef.

If you have not seen your passport in months then you must report it to the local and your embassy or consulate ASAP. It is definitely possible your passport information could have been used by someone else?

Hospitals are full or 100% ICU bed utilization are numbers that are dynamic. When I was working in Los Angeles County Law Enforcement this would be frequent broadcast over the Fire Department frequencies: “County USC is full, divert to MLK or Harbor UCLA”. The number of patients in hospitals can change by the minute. Also, what percentage of the patients in ICU’s are strictly Covid?

Keep in mind the country where you transit could have a PCR test requirement. I am going back to LAX from BKK but I transit in Singapore for just 90 minutes. Guess what? I have to have a negative PCR or Anti-Gen test within 2 days of my departure. I have also transited in Tokyo and Incheon S. Korea in 2021 and they did not have Covid test requirements just to transit.

These numbers are nothing compared to the daily totals for Los Angeles County, But the state of California and Los Angeles County have got their priorities right: L.A. County reports record 37,000 daily coronavirus cases but says Super Bowl still on Too much money is at stake.

I have a PCR test next week so that result will determine if any these test are worth the "baht" I paid. I am going to take another one the day before(probably the Roche one?). We shall see what my PCR test is result is in a about a week.

Did quarantine twice in 2021. Booked both times with Agoda. On the second tour of ASQ I booked 14 days and because I was fully vaccinated only did 7 days. The prorated refund from Agoda only took 1 day. Agoda has won my faith and trust. It looks like I might have the honor of a third tour of duty in an ASQ hotel in February and I will use Agoda again.

Prices in CNX: 1. Roche(1199 at Boots each box contains 5 tests). 2) Hip Bio Tech( 100 Baht at Boots) 3. BaiCare(7-11 49 Baht) Tried all 3 and the process all three are very similar. All came back negative.

Why? I will be going back to the US soon and the last thing I want is positive PCR test one day before my flight out of Thailand. Based upon past experience taking a home ATK test is an indicator of possible infection. An ATK test is not highly reliable but it is better than getting an extra PCR test. I did something similar last year before a trip back to the US. I took two Roche ATK tests one week before my PCR test. The ATK tests were negative and so was the PCR. Right now I am evaluating the cheaper ATK tests. At this point the Hip Bio Tech ATK test for 100 Baht seems to be reliable. I have the most confidence in the Roche ATK test but it is most expensive at 1199 baht for 5(it is made in S. Korea).

As an American I am ashamed at what the CDC just said about Travel to Singapore: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday urged Americans to avoid traveling to Singapore entirely, reclassifying its Covid-19 advisory for the city-state and saying the situation there is now “unknown.” The change stems from a lack of testing data that the CDC used to get from data aggregator Our World in Data. That information hasn’t been updated since Nov. 8, the CDC said in an email to Bloomberg. The designation came as a surprise in Singapore, which maintains far stricter testing and social distancing measures than in the U.S., and where the city-state’s Ministry of Health posts detailed virus statistics, in English, on its website every day. “I do think it’s bizarre,” said Ooi Eng Eong, a professor of emerging infectious diseases at Duke-NUS Medical School, adding that Singapore tests so much that “we know more than what most people look for.” Last time I checked the US has a thing called an embassy in Singapore and why not just have a low level employee call the Singapore MOH and ask "what are your Covid number for today"? Also I watch Chanel News Asia and they broadcast Singapore's Covid numbers all day long? This from a nation that just recorded 1 million Covid 19 cases in a single day(possibly over a weekend?). I would have more faith in Singapore's Ministry of Health than the CDC or the NIH. Rochelle Walensky and Anthony Fauci??? Please make these two retire or just go away.

Doubt that because Japan has purchased many and will purchase more in the future and I am certain they did not pay 70 million(probably over 100 million). This does not include the cost of maintenance(maintaining a stealth aircraft with advance avionics is much more difficult than the F-16's and F-5's that were produced in the 1980's). Too bad Taiwan cannot buy a squadron of F-35's. If this were to occur two things would be certain: 1) Beijing would have a coronary 2) Taiwan would have a fighting chance against the sheer numbers of ROC aircraft.

I have read the cost to operate the F-35 per hour can be between $8000 to $10,000. What is the threat to justify this aircraft. An upgraded F-16 or F-18 could fulfil any air defense mission.

I asked if the Consular Officer is a commissioned notary back in the US? Did not get an answer after I paid $50, raised my right hand and swore the information on my affidavit was true. The same back in the US with an actuary notary is $10. Been to the US Embassies in Baghdad and Kabul and the Chiang Mai consulate. I felt more welcome in Baghdad and Kabul after I checked in my firearms. The only thing I expect from any US Embassy is to replace or renew my passport(of course I would pay for this service(>

Another ATK test a few days later or a PCR test?

Then you might have to change your flight and of course then you have to apply for a new Thailand Pass. Now that you explained it, I have empathy for you. Good luck.

Thanks and have you bought one?

Has anyone seen or actually purchased the 49 Baht ATK test from a 7-11? I'm curious as to what it looks like and give it a test run. I went to a couple of 7-11's in CNX and they were sold old. One of the clerks said "maybe more tomorrow"?. I have tried three of the ATK tests purchased from Pharmacies and they seemed to be OK(the price range now is 95 to 105 Baht). The Roche ATK kit with 5 tests was on sale now for 1199 at Boots.

Have you been approved for the Phuket Sandbox or the Test and Go? Also, I believe one can still complete a 7, 10 or 14 Quarantine in BKK. The amount of time in Quarantine would depend on your vaccination status and country of departure.

I am supposed(at I hope so) to return in mid February. I am already planning on a 7 or 10 day ASQ experience in BKK. Cannot fault the Thai Government if Quarantine is brought back.

Most pension funds(private or public) have disclosure requirements: 1) Asset Value 2) Asset Allocation 3) Annual Return 4) Expenses I monitor these factors on my pension fund on a regular basis. So far so good( 7%+ annual return for the last 4 years). I hope it stays strong and viable for at least the next 20 to 25 years(I hope this is how much time is left in this life?).

I do not doubt him because I am considered to be a person of color in LOS. My experience has been a "mixed bag". Some good and some bad. "like a box of chocolates", Forest Gump-1994.

This type of pondering could go on forever? What do Thai's think of Americans of Asian Descent? Canadians who immigrated from the Middle East? Etc, etc. You really don't know how you will be treated until you actually come to LOS and contact the locals. Some will treat you very well some will not. Some Thai's have hard time believing an Asian is an American Citizen. Some will say "not possible, you Chinese".

I am just saying in my opinion it is usually best to follow the instructions verbatim. You can do whatever you want. I am not a fan of monkey's xxx. My comments are just my thoughts and you can always disagree. Also, I never said any of the ATK tests I have completed are accurate or not. Only a professionally administered PCR test can yield accurate results. I have taken 7 PCR tests in 2021. One day before the last 2 PCR tests I took the Roche ATK test to get an indication. The ATK tests were both negative and both PCR tests came back "not detected". Therefore, I plan to take another Roche ATK test one day before my next PCR test. So far this combination has worked for me. Of course I am not a medically trained person so what heck do I know? Not much.

No. One says 5 turns you when swab and the other says 4 turns. One said stir the q-tip 10 times and then squeeze and remove. The other said stir the q-tip 5 times and let it sit for 1 minute. One said watch the reaction for 15 minutes and then read the other said watch for 30 minutes.