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Anyone know whether Panthip Plaza Ratchadewi open its parking ground during lockdown? I guess the plaza itself must be closed and i always park my vehicle whenever i visit the area.

If it is closed, anyone can suggest me where to park vehicle around area of Panthip or Indonesian Embassy?

Thanks

Greetings,

I'm new to DTAC travel abroad package and need help from anyone who has experiences.

In few weeks i'll be travelling abroad, i dont think i will be able to purchase local simcard at my destination country since it is straight to quarantine hotel. 

The only choice i have is to subscribe expensive mobile data plan (DTAC GOTRAVEL pack at cost of THB399). 

However, there is a section at package information that states "i must activate Provision Roaming" -- attached the picture.

What is that and how do i do that? Is it auto upon purchase the package? How will DTAC calculate the validity of package, count day 1 when i clicked BUY or day 1 when i receive signal at arrival country?

Dtac cust online center doesnt respond to any questions and i'm hoping to get some feedback here.

Thank you greatly for any feedbacks.

1 hour ago, onekoolguy said:

Are you sure you have to have a PCR test?

You didn't say where you were going to?

Many countries such as the USA now allow a lot of much less expensive tests.

Singapore. Without PCR Test, the carrier will not issue my boarding pass.

We are leaving Thailand and after getting 2nd shot of AZ, can i do PCR test?

Please recommend us hospitals to do PCR Test to travel abroad. 

Thanks

6 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

It is not in the government complex. It is on the Chaeng Wattana road.

Map here: https://goo.gl/maps/brsvU2EvefJU5YrW7

Isnt that the building for document translation and legalization? You mean the very front triangle-roof building ...?

57 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Not sure about it but you could try calling the phone number on this page in Thai. Or the offices shown by clicking the button for the offices you mentioned. https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/publicservice-category/หนังสือเดินทาง 

Edit: After looking a little more I found this infographic that lists operating hours from the 12th to the 23rd.

And where exactly the building to apply Thai passport in CW? Is it the same building to apply visa?

45 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Not sure about it but you could try calling the phone number on this page in Thai. Or the offices shown by clicking the button for the offices you mentioned. https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/publicservice-category/หนังสือเดินทาง 

Edit: After looking a little more I found this infographic that lists operating hours from the 12th to the 23rd.

One more question, do you think it is possible to discard the old passport with 2 yrs validity and get the new Thai passport (either 5 yrs or 10 yrs validity)?? 

38 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Not sure about it but you could try calling the phone number on this page in Thai. Or the offices shown by clicking the button for the offices you mentioned. https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/publicservice-category/หนังสือเดินทาง 

Edit: After looking a little more I found this infographic that lists operating hours from the 12th to the 23rd.

Thank you very much uBonjoe. As always, you are very much resourceful when it comes to Thai immigration.

Greetings,

I've tried to contact Thai passport department hotline to ask if they open during period of lockdown 12 July until 24 July, but to no avail.

Maybe respected forum members know if passport department (either ones in MBK top floor or Southern Bus Terminal) is still open and running for Thai passport 10 year validity?

We are leaving the country soon and wife Thai passport only has 2 years validity, so we want to change it to new passport, possibly 10 years if allowed.

Thank you.

Do you need to apply for CoE to enter Thailand although you already have valid non-o and reentry?

1 hour ago, skatewash said:

First of all understand that there are two categories of people entering Phuket.  Domestic travelers, such as yourself and your family, and international arrivals (people subject to the Phuket Sandbox requirements that are not finalized yet).

You, your wife, and children under age 5 are fine to enter without testing.  Your 7 year old will need to be tested, but it can be the less expensive antigen test and it need only be done up to 7 days before entering Phuket.

The only 14-day quarantine required by Phuket is for people who don't otherwise meet the DOMESTIC requirements.  As said already your entire family meets the domestic requirements assuming your 7 year old gets tested.

Is now a good time to visit Phuket?  Yes, if you like it quiet and uncrowded.  If you can be happy with choosing between 10 restaurants that are open in your immediate area rather than 60, then you'll be OK.

The Phuket Sandbox rules are very unlikely to affect you directly because again you are domestic arrivals not international arrivals.  You don't have to stay in SHA Plus hotels, you don't have to be tested according to the Phuket Sandbox schedule (whatever that turns out to be).

How is the weather?  Well, it's low season in Phuket.  Phuket is in the Andaman Sea, so we are experiencing the southwest monsoon.  It's not unheard of for it to rain for a while, sometimes every day, sometimes not for a few days.  Sometimes for 10 minutes, sometimes for an hour.  It's usual that for a very large portion of almost every day it will be dry.

To be honest, weather is better in July and August in the Gulf of Thailand than in the Andaman Sea, so places like Samui would in general have better weather than Phuket during this period.  If swimming is a big deal for you make sure where you're staying has a pool as rip tides and waves make swimming at many of the west coast beaches unadvisable.

Temples, Big Buddha, viewpoints etc. are open, places like FantaSea and the like are not.  Bars are not open, nightlife is not happening.  No alcohol is (legally) sold in restaurants.  The big Central Festival and Floresta Malls are open in Phuket town, Jungceylon mall is closed in Patong.  Generally, more activity in Phuket Town and Rawai than in places like Patong, Karon, Kata because a greater number of people living in those places (locals and expats).  I'm not very familiar with the north of the island but some of those areas also have more activity (places open) than the traditional west coast tourist towns such as Patong/Karon/Kata.

In my opinion, you have to look at the positives as well as the negatives.  Traffic is simply never going to better than it is now in Phuket.  The beaches are never going to be as uncrowded as they are now.

Only you know if that's what you're looking for.  Phuket Sandbox shouldn't really affect you, unless hordes of tourists come, and nobody is really expecting that (not even TAT and that's saying something!).

Thank you very much for valuable information.

Yes, we are likely to visit Phuket now than waiting until sandbox scheme happens. For family trip, which beach (or part of Phuket) do you recommend us to stay? Nightlife is not on our list, maybe places with more local restaurants rather than pubs, kids are probably just wanna play all day on beach....maybe one day at kids waterpark or kids zone (i'm not sure if those places are still closed or open)

And as myself is foreigner, do i better bring my passport with me? Does the checkpoint border/police will check up driving license, valid visa? Sorry for asking since we have not been to Phuket for many years now, and this is my first time driving car from Bkk to Phuket instead of taking the flight.

And lastly, does everyone require to wear on mask while playing on the beaches or swimming? Or going around the town?

Appreciate your great help. Thanks

We are living in Bangkok. I (expat) has received Sinovac jabs, twice. 

Wife (thai) has received first dose of Astra vaccine.

Kids, no vaccinated yet. Ages 15 months, 4 years, and 7 years respectively. Do they require PCR test to enter Phuket for shot brief vacation? 

Does Phuket still require 14 days mandatory self-lockdown for ALL visitors?

Is now a good time to visit Phuket before July 1 Sandbox plan? I've heard that after Sandbox plan takes effect, it will be even complicated to enter Phuket, therefore it is now (June) or never.

How is the weather in Phuket now? We are going for the beach and maybe some sightseeing/photoshot at famous tourist destination (but i'm not sure if those attractions are still open or closed)..

Please help with current informations.

Thank you ????

Greetings,

I'm looking to get myself a new android phone via online, preferably ones that accept COD payment. Lazada doesnt have much choice and i dont do shopee too. Facebook isnt reliable as scammers are always looking to entrap consumers.

If anyone can recommend some thai trusted online shops for gadgets at a reasonable pricing (i am well aware how double-standard pricing applies whenever a conversation between seller and buyer starts in English), i'd appreciate it.

I've narrowed down the list to HUAWEI old models, ones that come with Google android. I think it's either Huawei P20 series and P30 series as the last google-stocked models. But open to other models if these Huawei phones are no longer available.

Thanks

3 minutes ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

 

As i said first time.

 

 

Btw, 90-day report MUST be done in person, or online (didnt work) or mail (IO didnt accept mail, asked twice already). I am unaware that 90-day reporting can be done via third party

3 minutes ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

 

And clearly you didn't mention that you live 700km away from your 'local office'. Out of interest where do you live and where is your local office.

Live in Bkk, IO is in up North. Yes, sorry i didnt mention the distance. Like you said, i have zero excuses and willing to pay upto 8000 baht anytime i have a chance to visit up there. But cant afford to stay 14-day home quarantine, and cant afford to get deported or black listed too.

4 hours ago, jackdd said:

Why would you have to pass any province? You are supposed to use the immigration office where you stay, not one across the country.

I am not living where my local IO is located. I read on bkkpost about each province will set up check point, hence i assume to drive all the way to my local IO, i will have to pass those check points.

3 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

If the OP had obtained his Extension under the table then he could have done his 90 day report at any immigration office. That is my understanding.

Obtained the extension through my local IO, had to wait 30 days for interview. I've told them i likely unable to visit my local IO in every 90 days and was told about a fine of 2000 baht which is fine for me. I didnt ask about harsher capital punishment and all (i forgot) hence this brought me to this post here.

Maybe i'll do the report when i have business trip to the North, might as well pay up what's due.

3 hours ago, IvorBiggun2 said:

 

No excuse. You had 15 days prior, or 7 days post due time, to report in person. Or get someone to do it for you. You are at fault end of. Pay the fine .

Clearly you dont read, do you?

Pay 2000 baht is way cheaper than i have to drive over 700km to my local office, do the math please. Price of gas per litter for 1400km roundtrip. I'm prepared to pay 2000 baht x 4 (assuming i will and am gonna miss 4 reports throughout the 12 months), still cheaper than price of gas or airplane tickets once in every 90 days.

And doesnt seem i will get deported for not doing 90 day report throughout the entire year (sorry for dissapointing you).

I take it i'll probably pay 8000 baht on my next extension?. No biggie as long as i dont get deported or black-listed. 

Non-Imm 0 marriage based visa, i missed my first report because the online reporting was down a while back. CW and MTT wouldnt accept my walk-in report and told me to drive up to wherever my IO is located.

Then this month too, due to covid-19 travel restriction and mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival to my designated Immigration Office, so no go.

I'm perfectly aware of 2000 baht fine per missed out 90-day report and okay with it because just to visit my local IO, gasoline roundtrip will cost me over 2.5k baht excluding other travel expenses and possible few layers of covid-19 check points on each passing province (i cant afford to show my 5-months expired driving license to them). So pay the fine at once when due is actually cost effective.

Is there any other punishment/fine i should be aware of upon check out of the country and/or yearly non-imm O visa extension? I.e deportation? Years of Black listed? Jailed? Etc?

Thanks

Hi all, local markets around my place is closed to contain the spread of covid-19.

Normally i would buy groceries either in traditional markets or the closest Tesco Lotus but our landlord has advised us NOT to leave the premise for time being, including not to visit nearby 7-Eleven. She is extremely cautious for any infected tenants.

My question, is there any way i can buy groceries for Tesco Lotus or 7-Eleven and they send the items to my doorstep, then i pay them Cash on Delivery? Is there any apps for such thing? I only know of Shoppee and Lazada, and rarely buy stuff via online but i must adapt to it now. 

Thank you.

I've read on bkkpost that Thai government is in discussion to ease the foreigners stay, i.e disband the troublesome 90-day report so foreigners no longer need to do 90-day report. 

The news was 2 weeks ago. I dont know if the plan has been okayed or rejected.

13 hours ago, khunPer said:

It was mentioned in the new a few days ago, 10-years costs 1,500 baht, with a remark "Ask for more details at passport offices around the country"...????

Thanks. So 1500 baht but cost may vary according to the offices

17 hours ago, Hotrats said:

They are certainly available at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building on Chaeng Wattana Road. Was there recently for my wife. She was offered a choice of passport with either 10 years or 5 years validity.

Did you happen to ask for the price? I remember 5-yr validity costs around 1000 baht or sth. So i suppose 10-yr should at least be double the cost?

Any specific requirement to obtain 10-yr passport? Or just the same as 5-yr?

Anyone can enlighten me how and where to get Thai Passport with 10 years validity? Is it available at MBK passport division? Or Southern Bus Terminal?

I remember Thai gov mentioned about it last year and wife needs to renew her passport, but would like to opt for 10 yrs.

Thank you