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You wont get many smiles from the caddie with a B300 tip B500 more the norm now.

I am surprised that the EV people dont have a "reminder" service. Should be a rather simple matter to flag " no exits this year attend Imm and pay the fee" But maybe EV are just too busy counting the money.

Yes currently you must "self isolate for 72hrs on arrival" Also make sure you make an "Australia Travel Declaration" can do on line within 7 days before travel. Without this you may be delayed on arrival. Applies to Aus citizens and permanent residents.

Yes hindsight is great.

Lets hope that they are able to rebuild Pattaya on a better foundation than the sleeze that was dominant previously.

Agreed, first check out IF the Thailand Covid 10 Certificate you have is acceptable. May have changed but last week it was not. It needs to be an International Certificate. Be warned.

Surely they could not even consider demolishing an icon of Bangkok that was commissioned by one of Thailand's most highly respected Kings.

I notice you avoided including women in your comment, I guess you have seen the "very brave man" jokes.

Note that Singapore airline and Scoot VTL (Vaccine Travel Lane) designated flights do not accept the Thailand Covid 19 vaccine certificate. They advise travelers to chose their flights carefully.

Retirees returning to Thailand are required to have a covid cover insurance from the day you re-enter up to the date of renewal of your retirement extension. 30 days is not an option unless your return date is within the extension renewal date. For many they may need 3 months, 6 month or even up to one year insurance coverage. Please read the rule carefully

Google Mor Prom and down load. Dont forget you must also apply for the Australian Travel Declaration at least 72 hours before departure even if you are an Australian citizen. Google this also.

Mor Prom

But that would scare away the tourists they are now pleading to come.

Your Thai driving license is acceptable, if you have on of course. But remember you are also supposed to have a copy of the relevant page in your Blue Book if you are driving a car .

Set price? The law is that lottery must cost Baht 80 each. Try and get one at that price. Just an example.

Used to be a regular article written in a Pattaya magazine, headed "The Walking Wallet" had some great stories.

The real problem is that most insurance companies have an age limit many at 74, above which the will not sell an insurance policy, Those few that do have premiums in the many thousands of dollars (cira $14,000) some offer to lower the premium if recipients will accept large deductibles say (B300,000). If the person could not pay the hospital bill before most likely they cant now. But my guess is the % of old retirees in the unpaid bills group is very small. Mostly they dont ride motorbikes.

Good, Only way to get rid of this damn virus

I have asked the direct questions of MSIG insurance and have been told, "their covid only insurance (US$100,000 cover) definitely meets the Thai Pass requirement" . However the period of cover ( does it need to be till end of visa, end of "O" extension) was left unclear, they offer 3 months or one year. The recommend one year if 3 months is insufficient time.

Yes such a highly decorated, um, am searching for words here, I dont think quality tourist fits

Also glad to hear that your daughter is OK. Just a correction though about those unfortunate enough to have been sitting close to someone that tested positive after arriving. My under standing is that insurance will NOT cover their costs because they are not sick. The insurance is health insurance, unless they have separate travel insurance that has a clause that covers them.

Agree. That Lam Luka road is very dangerous, Heavy traffic many car and large trucks. Many intersections with traffic lights, large delays, center "u" turns. And yes many motor bikes in left lane. And MANY accidents. Take car on this road.

Sorry NOT correct.! 80% of road deaths are motorbikes

Is Bangkok a "restricted zone" ? seems not. Bars in Soi NaNa open and serving beer

Stay calm the test result is in the mail (along with the new car keys) 5555