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Hello,
Thai National Wife Is In Quarantine - From Korean Airlines Flight July 18th - LAX -Seoul - BKK - Non ASQ Hotel - Cinnamon Hotel
Few Suggestions & Ideas:
* I'll attach the Fit-to-Fly forms she used. There's no standard form. Both were accepted, but you probably only need one.
* At LAX the Embassy had many staff members and were very nice, helpful and with FOOD!
* Don't worry about the "tight connection" at Seoul. The whole plane from LAX moves as a unit over to the waiting airplane.
* Her flight cost $1,410 and then an additional $245 from Maui to LAX on Delta Airlines.
* Her flight to Seoul was good and everyone was spaced-out.
* Her flight from Seoul to BKK was packed. Not sure why.
* If you have all the correct forms completed, it is an easy process. If you do not -- not quite as easy!
Suggestions:
* Have a lot of extra toiletries. Her Non-ASQ hotel had just a small amount of everything.
* All hotels are different. No one quite understands this. She/He may be able to order items for delivery, some hotels have restrictions. They are different, from what I have heard. My wife is on the "more restrictive" hotel side of things.
* Pack some puzzles, snacks, food items, things that will make her/him comfortable.
* Get an exercise band. Need to emphasize stretching and walking in place during the long quarantine.
No One -- And I Mean No One -- can determine how someone will handle 24/14 quarantine in a single room with no fresh air and no visual contact with others. No One.
Think - Plan - Act - The best you can and do try and Predict how someone will feel.
The more you put into the "Thought Process" before departure and what someone should take - is very important.
Forget About Clothes. Pack stuff that will help someone Quarantine for 14 Days.
Best Wishes,
Steve
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Thank You BobTheBuilder65
"You're The ONLY One Here That Gets It."
Yes, she's not in an ASQ hotel. All hotels are different.
She is able to order a few things, but they said "No" to many things she has wanted.
She tends to "Push The System" a lot and asks a lot of questions.
Until you've been in Quarantine (which no one here has), I think it's best to be less Judgemental.
Thanks so much to the "One Third" of you posting replies.
Steve
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Aloha,
* Both her parents in Nong Khai are in ICU and very sick. She needs to get to NK quickly.
* As one poster appropriately stated: All Hotels Are Different.
* I rarely post. I was just trying to offer some suggestions.
* Geez. If I met several of you I'd pop you in the mouth. I just don't understand "hatred" & "Ugliness". Sorry you can't go to a Trump rally.
* She's been able to order a few things, but they limit what and how she can buy things. She is NOT in an upgraded hotel.
* She's the toughest ISAAN women in the world.
* She was disappointed when they took her to this particular hotel. She heard it was not the best.
Thanks to those that offer ideas and suggestions during these troubling time.
To the others -- just move along to your next ugly-filled thoughts.
Best to all,
steve
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Hello,
My Thai National Wife is on her 7th day of Quarantine at the Cinnamon Hotel in BKK, after 40 hours getting from Maui, Hawaii to LAX to Seoul to BKK on Repatriation flight.
I wish someone had told her the following:
1. Can you "REALLY" handle being in one room 24/14? Phapassorn kept assuring me she would be fine. Well, she's not. She's going a bit "crazy". I should have made her take a puzzle or two, self-playing games, phone numbers of every person she's ever met and knows in the world, etc.
2. Exercise Bands. She needs to get on the floor and stretch and exercise some. I know. I know. Thai women, generally, don't like to exercise. But it's a MUST!
3. SNACKS. Take coffee (the stuff in the room is too sweet), snacks, cookies and items she likes to eat. Forget about clothes. My wife is screaming for some snacks.
4. SPICES. She gets 3 meals a day, and now the food tastes the same. I wish she had some spices for the food.
5. PHONE #'s. Phone numbers of friends who can bring her food. I think it was after 3 days someone she knows can bring her food. My wife is from ISSAN area and doesn't know a lot of BKK women.
6. PHONE SPEAKERS. My wife will be deaf after 14 days of trying to listen/watch movies from her cellphone.
7. DETERGENT. Phapassorn wants to wash some of her clothes, and there's just a small thing of shampoo for her to use on her hair.
8. TOILETRIES. Shampoos. Conditioner. Hand Cream, Everything! The hotel had a few things for her when she went into the room, but not enough and not what she likes.
9. SLEEPING PILLS. She's slowly developing an "anxiety" and needs to be able to calm down and get some good sleep.
10. FOOD. Like most, if not all Thai women, is about F-O-O-D. The meals are small and not enough for her. She's hungry. Today, the nurses allowed a delivery of a few items from Villa Market. But she needs more food. She should have packed a lot of stuff she likes to eat.
I wish we had thought of these things, or someone had told us. We had zero information.
Overall, the experience has been first-class. She is very happy with the focus on keeping her healthy. She's test often and around the clock. She did get out for a 5 minute walk, but a nurse was with her to see if she coughed.
Just hope this might help someone else.
Best Wishes & Blessings,
Steve
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Aloha and Many Thanks,
Good to know -- but I will just stay here on Maui, Hawaii. She's going back to take care of very sick parents in Nong Khai and I would just sit at our condo in BKK and drink too much beer.
I'm fine and will go when I can later in the year or next year.
Best Wishes -- Stay Safe, Salty & Sane!
Steve
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Hello & Aloha.
A lot of good information here, and the gentleman above seems to have all the paperwork handy. I think he's gone through this process.
NOTE: We had the wrong last name on her application, that did NOT match her passport correctly. The Embassy LA said for things of importance, talk with the Thai Embassy DC. So I did leave a voice message and sent an email, and they quickly fixed the problem.
While they encourage you to deal with your "local Embassy" like Los Angeles for us --- the best, quickest and most accurate information comes from Thai Embassy DC. Their voice mail box is always full, but when I leave a message I do get a quick response.
I have no idea when I can go to Thailand. We are not legally married in Thailand, only USA.
Yes, Maui is nice but we are "dead as a doorknob" with no tourists.
Best Aloha Wishes To All,
Steve
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Most of the information came in the form of emails from the Thailand Embassy in DC. The travel agents weren't much help.
I submitted for her - all on-line:
1. Copy of Thai Passport
2. Basic information about where she lives in Bangkok.
3. Basic information about her status here in the USA.
That was about it. She got "qualified status" in early June. But she was not ready to go in June, so she waited until July. It took her a couple of days to decide on which flight. Some of her friends left on the first Cathay flight.
She will be in 14-day Quarantine in BKK at a hotel to be determined.
She was 'ok' with all of this. Her parents in Nong Khai are not doing well. I think her Mother is waiting for her to come back so she can die. But who knows.
I'm happy to answer any questions, but it was really easy.
Best wishes -- stay safe, salty and sane.
steve
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Hello,
After a bit of paperwork and several phone calls and emails, my Thai National Wife is BOOKED! She was approved in June, but waited until July to go.
Repatriation Flight: She selected the Korean Air out of LAX, leaves LAX July 17 and arrives into BKK July 18th. She's leaving our home on Maui, Hawaii on Delta at 9:30pm - overnight into LAX, and then a 6-hour layover before departing LAX. There are only 200 seats on this flight, and it's my understanding there are still seats available.
Repatriation Flights from NY, Chicago, DC & LAX are available and arrive into BKK On:
- July 4th Cathay
- July 9th Asiana
- July 11th Korean Airlines
-July 18th Korean Airlines (Cost: $1,180USD. Delta Flight Maui to LAX - $280)
- July 25th Korean Airlines
- July 28th Asiana
- July 31st Cathay
Hana Tours out of Philadelphia can answer a lot of questions. Also DITS Travel in BKK, along with several other travel agencies in BKK that are certified by the Thailand Gov't and Embassies!
If I can be of any assistance, please don't hesitate to ask.
Best Wishes,
Steve
Seats Are Still Available!
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Hello,
There are repatriation flights from June 16 to June 26. My Thai National Wife is on Korean Airlines #KE012 from LAX. There are also flights from JFK & IAD. 3 different airlines - Korean Airlines, JAL, and Asiana.
The form she completed just asked: Thai Passport <or> Thai ID Card. The form is simple and it gives you 4 travel agencies in BKK to book your travel. My wife is flying from Maui, Hawaii to LAX and go from there.
Biggest Challenge: Fit To Fly document. It must NOT be older than 72 hours. The flights are $1,000+ USD. My wife receives an email each morning with updates. Most flights currently have 80+ openings for 200 slots on each aircraft.
Hurry! The Thai Embassy Washington DC is trying to fill the airplanes. My wife talked to Global Union (travel agency) and Majestic Travel (also travel agency). She paid for her ticket. She will have 14-day Quarantine upon landing in BKK.
You need just 3 things:
1. Purchase Airline Ticket
2. Request A Travel Certificate (easy to download)
3. Fit-To-Fly Medical Certificate. My wife's PCP can do this. It is NOT a Covid-19 brain teaser test.
There are email addresses for you below;
The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington would like to inform you that the Royal Thai Embassy Royal Thai Consulate-General in New York City Royal Thai Consulate-General inLos Angeles and the Consulate General in Chicago have approved the quota to send Thai people back from the United States. Additional 1,285 peopleBetween 18-29 June 2020 and you are eligible to return to Thailand by flight to return to a Thai domicile (repatriationflight)With the changing travel conditions and procedures taken from previous practices, therefore please your cooperation to readTravel details and procedures as follows1. Flights - You have the option to use Japan Airline (JAL), Asiana (OZ) and Korean Air (KE) as follows.ArrivalThailandnumberquota(people)lineTheflyLeaveMain airportLeaveUSTo south korea/ JapaneseLeaveSouth Korea /JapaneseEstimate travel ticket costsSingle (USD) (tax included)LAX(KE012)16 Jun23:5005:10 (+2) 18:05(+2)IAD(KE094)17 Jun13:2516:50 (+1) 18:05(+1)18 Jun21:4550KEJfk(KE082)17 Jun14:0017:20 (+1) 18:05(+1)1,120-1,285(Price includes domestic flightsTo connect to the main airport)18 Jun7:30185JALLAX(JL015 / AA8453)16 Jun14:1017:20 (+1) 03:05(+2)1,040-1,440(Price includes domestic flights)LAX(OZ201)19 Jun12:1017:20 (+1) 19:30(+1)1,07420 Jun23:10250OzJfk(OZ221)19 Jun13:5517:35 (+1) 19:30(+1)1,27022 Jun7:30200JALLAX(JL015 / AA8453)20 Jun14:1017:20 (+1) 03:05(+2)1,040-1,440(Price includes domestic flights)25 Jun7:30200JALLAX(JL015 / AA8453)23 Jun14:1017:20 (+1) 03:05(+2)1,040-1,440(Price includes domestic flights)LAX(KE012)25 Jun23:5005:10 (+2) 18:05(+2)27June 21:45200KEIAD(KE094)26 Jun13:2516:50 (+1) 18:05(+1)1,120-1,285 (price includes flightsWithin the country to connectJfk(KE082)26 Jun14:0017:20 (+1) 18:05(+1)ORD(KE038)26 Jun12:2516:15 (+1) 18:05(+1)Main airport)LAX(OZ201)28 Jun12:1017:20 (+1) 19:30(+1)1,07429 June23:10200OzJfk(OZ221)28 Jun13:5517:35 (+1) 19:30(+1)1,270Note - OZ Airlines does not include domestic flights. Passengers must provide domestic travel to LAX or JFK themselves **- JAL Airlines has approximately 10 hours of transit at Haneda Airport.- OZ and KE airlines have a 1-2 hour transit time at Incheon Airport, except for machines traveling from LAX.transit about 13 hours- OZ Airlines provides 1 additional bag for a total of 3 bags (23 kg each) and to wait in the lounge of the airline by passengersMust state the said request for use of the said service in the agency's ticketing system2. Conditions and channels for purchasing plane tickets for each airlineYou can book plane tickets according to the guidelines below without having to confirm the rights with the embassy orConsulate General In which the flight to Thailand is a special flight that sends Thai people back into the country (Repatriation flight) that has a control amountThose traveling to Thailand on a daily basis, you will not be able to book tickets through other means than the airlines stipulated.2.1 Korean Air and Asiana Airlines2.1.1 Contact methods - You can contact to buy via the website. www.ihanatour.com/thai Which is an airline agencyAssigned to be responsible for this special flight only. You can fill in your name-surname and email to check your information.Choose your desired flight and pay for your ticket from 10 June 2020 onwards.2.1.2 Those who have plane tickets from Asiana Airlines (beginning with 988 ...) and Korean Air (beginning with 180 ....) that have not been usedYou can request to change tickets by filling in the original plane ticket number in the Hanatour ticketing system and there may be a cost to change the ticket.This depends on the status of the ticket you are holding. However, if you do not inform the old ticket number Agencies and airlines will consider that you want to buy a ticket.New single2.1.3 For those who choose flights, Korean Air - you can fill in the Hanatour system to notifyDesire that you can depart from 3 airports near your accommodation, with the agency and the airline attempting to arrange routes fromThe airport of your choice and contact you to confirm the route and pay for the plane ticket However, if there are no domestic flights fromThe airport that you choose, Hanatour will reserve your seat from the major airports, such as LAX, IAD, JFK or ORD, near you andContacting you to pay further2.1.4 For those who choose Asiana Airlines flights - you can choose to depart from LAX or JFK airports.And can pay in the system by credit card in the Hanatour system straight awayIf you have additional questions You can ask for more information at HANATOUR of Philadelphia at 7827 Old York Road, Elkins.Park, PA 19027, Phone 215-935-2500, [email protected].2.2 Japan Airlines (together with American Airlines)2.2.1 Methods of contact for purchasing plane ticketsStep 2 - Within 24 hours after you register The airline will send you a seat quota confirmation email.You can bring the said email to purchase tickets via the Thailand channel by asking you to contact only one of the following options.Option 1 - Japan Airlines, Bangkok OfficeClosed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidaysOption 2 - American Airlines, Bangkok OfficeToday , Monday - Thursday 08.30-17.00 hrs. (Thailand time)Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidaysOption 3 - Contact the agency in Thailand that the airline recommends as follows.Company namePhone numberEmailLINE ID / WebsiteAviation (Thailand)Co Ltd.099-232-3649, 081-741-7624 [email protected]@aviationthailandDits Travel081-889-8482, 089-565-3569 [email protected]Majestic Travel02-652-2000, 02-652-2662,02-254-7320, 02-255-5281Global union02-308-21042.2.2 You are not able to request to change plane tickets from Japan Airlines or American Airlines.The original version you are holding is a plane ticket for travel on special flights, which the airline recommends that you request a refund.Through the agent or the way you bought the original ticket Which the airline will not charge a refund2.2.3 Must make payment and buy tickets. To be completed within 3 days after receiving the email3. Other conditions3.1 The agent and the airline will consider confirming your quota according to the time you paid for the plane ticket. If the flight youTravel wishes You can choose to travel with another flight. Or contact the waitlist in case someone waives the seat3.2 Request cooperation. Avoid reserving plane tickets through multiple channels as this will cause duplicate seats in the system.And the embassy Consulate General Will not be responsible if the airline cancels your reservation if there are duplicate reservations3.3 In the past, there was an event in which passengers wishing to cancel the flight were close. Spoil some quota due to notCan find a substitute on time In order to enable the management to be efficient and support those who have expressed their wish to return to Thailand asNearly 2,500 people are asking for your cooperation to speed up the ticket issuance process within 3 days of receiving the email. If the airline doesn'tCan contact you by phone or email to track ticket issues The company can cancel your seat reservation to allow people withReadiness than proceed with the issue of the ticket in the next order3.4 You must provide a Fit-to-Fly health certificate issued by the doctor no later than 72 hours before departure from the United States.3.5 Persons traveling to Thailand under the exemption from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand must accept quarantine and surveillance.(State Quarantine) in the place specified by the state for 14 days and agree to stay two in a double room if necessary. In addition, if you wish to stayIn the Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ), which is responsible for procuring locations from the list ofCertified by the official and responsible for the expenses themselves. Please contact ASQ to make a reservation directly and provide details to staff.Embassy / Royal Thai Consulate-General Know at least 2 days before departure. In addition, you can check the list of hotels that pass.ASQ assessment by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Defense through Embassy website3.6 according to the latest specifications Thai authorities ask for cooperation. Every person entering the country must detain themselves. (Self-Quarantine)In accommodation for 14 days before traveling and if you are at risk based on occupation, place of residence, social lifeIncluding daily activities You must be tested for COVID-19 by PCR-Swab-Test. Or the detection of cowvid-19 from saliva(Saliva RT-PCR Test). If the result is positive You will not be able to travel with this special flight. In addition, the risk assessmentYou may consider using the Coronavirus Self-Checker at the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Of the United States thatwww.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing/diagnostic-testing.html4. Summary of procedures for those who wish to travel4.1 Contact to purchase plane tickets according to the flight you wish to travel via the contact methods in item 2 above.4.2 Once you have received your plane ticket, request a travel certificate. By pressing the personal link at the end of this email to check the informationUpload your plane ticket. And the detention consent form with your signature ( download the form here) And other documents such asDocuments for staying at the Alternative State Quarantine to provide information for the embassyIssuing a travel certificate for you further4.3 Provide a Fit-to-Fly medical certificate no later than 72 hours before the doctor leaves, no more than 72 hours before departure from the United States (or approximately 2Days before departure)4.4 On the day of departure Passports, Fit-to-Fly certificates and travel certificates issued by the embassy /Consulate General with luggage to check in for normal departure. Hardcopy of all documents with4.5 Download and fill out Form T. 8, which canDownload here Or register via phone application systemOf airport https://aot-app.kdlab.ai/5. Recommendations - People traveling in a group should prepare their luggage individually. Because the Thai government will arrange a quarantine room to control the disease separatelyEach room (except for small children) may cause inconvenience if you have to pick up your luggage from another passenger's bag when traveling.To Thailand- To enable the Thai government to provide convenience and efficiency to all who arrive in ThailandPlease cooperate with the officers of the embassy / consulate general. If you have any illness or health problems thatThai health officials should be aware to prepare to receive you. Especially (1) patients with severe conditions such as cancer(2) People with mental illness (3) Women who are pregnant near birth 3 days before traveling By requesting cooperation to report treatment history atHospitals in Thailand (if any)6. If you have additional questions, you can contact the embassy. And the consulate general in accordance with the division of responsibilities as followsDate of arrival in ThailandResponsible personHotline telephone number18, 22 and 25 June 2020Royal Thai Embassy, Washington(202) 999 7690, (202) 431 0882(202) 465 0938 and (202) 431 776620 June 2020Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chicago(In case of urgent call 773-294-5933)27 and 29 June 2020Royal Thai Consulate-General in City of los angeles323-580-4222, 323-552-3277,747-334-4558, 818-292-7591Email [email protected] -
The Royal Thai Embassy in Washington would like to inform you that the Royal Thai Embassy Royal Thai Consulate-General in New York City Royal Thai Consulate-General inLos Angeles and the Consulate General in Chicago have approved the quota to send Thai people back from the United States. Additional 1,285 peopleBetween 18-29 June 2020 and you are eligible to return to Thailand by flight to return to a Thai domicile (repatriationflight)With the changing travel conditions and procedures taken from previous practices, therefore please your cooperation to readTravel details and procedures as follows1. Flights - You have the option to use Japan Airline (JAL), Asiana (OZ) and Korean Air (KE) as follows.ArrivalThailandnumberquota(people)lineTheflyLeaveMain airportLeaveUSTo South Korea/JapaneseLeaveSouth Korea/JapaneseEstimate travel ticket costsSingle (USD) (tax included)LAX(KE012)16 Jun23:5005:10 (+2) 18:05(+2)IAD(KE094)17 Jun13:2516:50 (+1) 18:05(+1)18 Jun21:4550KEJfk(KE082)17 Jun14:0017:20 (+1) 18:05(+1)1,120-1,285(Price includes domestic flightsTo connect to the main airport)18 Jun7:30185JALLAX(JL015 / AA8453)16 Jun14:1017:20 (+1) 03:05(+2)1,040-1,440(Price includes domestic flights)LAX(OZ201)19 Jun12:1017:20 (+1) 19:30(+1)1,07420 Jun23:10250OzJfk(OZ221)19 Jun13:5517:35 (+1) 19:30(+1)1,27022 Jun7:30200JALLAX(JL015 / AA8453)20 Jun14:1017:20 (+1) 03:05(+2)1,040-1,440(Price includes domestic flights)25 Jun7:30200JALLAX(JL015 / AA8453)23 Jun14:1017:20 (+1) 03:05(+2)1,040-1,440(Price includes domestic flights)LAX(KE012)25 Jun23:5005:10 (+2) 18:05(+2)27June 21:45200KEIAD(KE094)26 Jun13:2516:50 (+1) 18:05(+1)1,120-1,285 (price includes flightsWithin the country to connectJfk(KE082)26 Jun14:0017:20 (+1) 18:05(+1)ORD(KE038)26 Jun12:2516:15 (+1) 18:05(+1)Main airport)LAX(OZ201)28 Jun12:1017:20 (+1) 19:30(+1)1,07429 June23:10200OzJfk(OZ221)28 Jun13:5517:35 (+1) 19:30(+1)1,270Note - OZ Airlines does not include domestic flights. Passengers must provide domestic travel to LAX or JFK themselves **- JAL Airlines has approximately 10 hours of transit at Haneda Airport.- OZ and KE airlines have a 1-2 hour transit time at Incheon Airport, except for machines traveling from LAX.transit about 13 hours- OZ Airlines provides 1 additional bag for a total of 3 bags (23 kg each) and to wait in the lounge of the airline by passengersMust state the said request for use of the said service in the agency's ticketing system2. Conditions and channels for purchasing plane tickets for each airlineYou can book plane tickets according to the guidelines below without having to confirm the rights with the embassy orConsulate General In which the flight to Thailand is a special flight that sends Thai people back into the country (Repatriation flight) that has a control amountThose traveling to Thailand on a daily basis, you will not be able to book tickets through other means than the airlines stipulated.2.1 Korean Air and Asiana Airlines2.1.1 Contact methods - You can contact to buy via the website. www.ihanatour.com/thai Which is an airline agencyAssigned to be responsible for this special flight only. You can fill in your name-surname and email to check your information.Choose your desired flight and pay for your ticket from 10 June 2020 onwards.2.1.2 Those who have plane tickets from Asiana Airlines (beginning with 988 ...) and Korean Air (beginning with 180 ....) that have not been usedYou can request to change tickets by filling in the original plane ticket number in the Hanatour ticketing system and there may be a cost to change the ticket.This depends on the status of the ticket you are holding. However, if you do not inform the old ticket number Agencies and airlines will consider that you want to buy a ticket.New single2.1.3 For those who choose flights, Korean Air - you can fill in the Hanatour system to notifyDesire that you can depart from 3 airports near your accommodation, with the agency and the airline attempting to arrange routes fromThe airport of your choice and contact you to confirm the route and pay for the plane ticket However, if there are no domestic flights fromThe airport that you choose, Hanatour will reserve your seat from the major airports, such as LAX, IAD, JFK or ORD, near you andContacting you to pay further2.1.4 For those who choose Asiana Airlines flights - you can choose to depart from LAX or JFK airports.And can pay in the system by credit card in the Hanatour system straight awayIf you have additional questions You can ask for more information at HANATOUR of Philadelphia at 7827 Old York Road, Elkins.Park, PA 19027, Phone 215-935-2500, [email protected].2.2 Japan Airlines (together with American Airlines)2.2.1 Methods of contact for purchasing plane ticketsStep 1 - You must click to register to buy tickets with the airline at this link.Step 2 - Within 24 hours after you register The airline will send you a seat quota confirmation email.You can bring the said email to purchase tickets via the Thailand channel by asking you to contact only one of the following options.Option 1 - Japan Airlines, Bangkok OfficeMonday-Friday 08.00-17.00 00 (Thailand Time) Phone 02-131-3300 Email [email protected]Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidaysOption 2 - American Airlines, Bangkok OfficeToday , Monday - Thursday 08.30-17.00 hrs. (Thailand time)Phone 02-2376917, 02-634-1030-2 or email[email protected]Booking by email Friday [email protected] only.Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidaysOption 3 - Contact the agency in Thailand that the airline recommends as follows.Company namePhone numberEmailLINE ID / WebsiteAviation (Thailand)Co Ltd.099-232-3649, 081-741-7624 [email protected]@aviationthailandDits Travel081-889-8482, 089-565-3569 [email protected]Majestic Travel02-652-2000, 02-652-2662,02-254-7320, 02-255-5281Global union02-308-21042.2.2 You are not able to request to change plane tickets from Japan Airlines or American Airlines.The original version you are holding is a plane ticket for travel on special flights, which the airline recommends that you request a refund.Through the agent or the way you bought the original ticket Which the airline will not charge a refund2.2.3 Must make payment and buy tickets. To be completed within 3 days after receiving the email3. Other conditions3.1 The agent and the airline will consider confirming your quota according to the time you paid for the plane ticket. If the flight youTravel wishes You can choose to travel with another flight. Or contact the waitlist in case someone waives the seat3.2 Request cooperation. Avoid reserving plane tickets through multiple channels as this will cause duplicate seats in the system.And the embassy Consulate General Will not be responsible if the airline cancels your reservation if there are duplicate reservations3.3 In the past, there was an event in which passengers wishing to cancel the flight were close. Spoil some quota due to notCan find a substitute on time In order to enable the management to be efficient and support those who have expressed their wish to return to Thailand asNearly 2,500 people are asking for your cooperation to speed up the ticket issuance process within 3 days of receiving the email. If the airline doesn'tCan contact you by phone or email to track ticket issues The company can cancel your seat reservation to allow people withReadiness than proceed with the issue of the ticket in the next order3.4 You must provide a Fit-to-Fly health certificate issued by the doctor no later than 72 hours before departure from the United States.3.5 Persons traveling to Thailand under the exemption from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand must accept quarantine and surveillance.(State Quarantine) in the place specified by the state for 14 days and agree to stay two in a double room if necessary. In addition, if you wish to stayIn the Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ), which is responsible for procuring locations from the list ofCertified by the official and responsible for the expenses themselves. Please contact ASQ to make a reservation directly and provide details to staff.Embassy / Royal Thai Consulate-General Know at least 2 days before departure. In addition, you can check the list of hotels that pass.ASQ assessment by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Defense through Embassy website3.6 according to the latest specifications Thai authorities ask for cooperation. Every person entering the country must detain themselves. (Self-Quarantine)In accommodation for 14 days before traveling and if you are at risk based on occupation, place of residence, social lifeIncluding daily activities You must be tested for COVID-19 by PCR-Swab-Test. Or the detection of cowvid-19 from saliva(Saliva RT-PCR Test). If the result is positive You will not be able to travel with this special flight. In addition, the risk assessmentYou may consider using the Coronavirus Self-Checker at the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Of the United States thatwww.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/testing/diagnostic-testing.html4. Summary of procedures for those who wish to travel4.1 Contact to purchase plane tickets according to the flight you wish to travel via the contact methods in item 2 above.4.2 Once you have received your plane ticket, request a travel certificate. By pressing the personal link at the end of this email to check the informationUpload your plane ticket. And the detention consent form with your signature ( download the form here) And other documents such asDocuments for staying at the Alternative State Quarantine to provide information for the embassyIssuing a travel certificate for you further4.3 Provide a Fit-to-Fly medical certificate no later than 72 hours before the doctor leaves, no more than 72 hours before departure from the United States (or approximately 2Days before departure)4.4 On the day of departure Passports, Fit-to-Fly certificates and travel certificates issued by the embassy /Consulate General with luggage to check in for normal departure. Hardcopy of all documents with4.5 Download and fill out Form T. 8, which canDownload here Or register via phone application systemOf airport https://aot-app.kdlab.ai/5. Recommendations - People traveling in a group should prepare their luggage individually. Because the Thai government will arrange a quarantine room to control the disease separatelyEach room (except for small children) may cause inconvenience if you have to pick up your luggage from another passenger's bag when traveling.To Thailand- To enable the Thai government to provide convenience and efficiency to all who arrive in ThailandPlease cooperate with the officers of the embassy / consulate general. If you have any illness or health problems thatThai health officials should be aware to prepare to receive you. Especially (1) patients with severe conditions such as cancer(2) People with mental illness (3) Women who are pregnant near birth 3 days before traveling By requesting cooperation to report treatment history atHospitals in Thailand (if any)6. If you have additional questions, you can contact the embassy. And the consulate general in accordance with the division of responsibilities as followsDate of arrival in ThailandResponsible personHotline telephone number18, 22 and 25 June 2020Royal Thai Embassy, Washington(202) 999 7690, (202) 431 0882(202) 465 0938 and (202) 431 776620 June 2020Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chicago(In case of urgent call 773-294-5933)27 and 29 June 2020Royal Thai Consulate-General in City of los angeles323-580-4222, 323-552-3277,747-334-4558, 818-292-759
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Aloha,
I have not asked to go with her. I need to stay on Maui and watch how we're ridiculously still shutdown and no tourists are coming and our economy is in bad shape.
Thanks for asking.
Best Aloha Wishes.
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Aloha,
We do have 1-2 flights a day, sometimes no flights, but yesterday 40 tourists and 51 residents came to Maui. She can fly to LAX easily.
WE just got a long email from Washington DC Embassy. She has 3 days to decide on a repatriation (sp?) flight. I've copied the flights from LAX here below.
Either JAL, Asiana, or Korean Airlines. 200 Thai Nationals per flight.
My wife is thinking about the 28th flight by Asiana. She would rather fly JAL.
She needs only 3 things.
1. Ticket on one of these flights below through one of four travel agencies dealing with ONLY these flights for Thai Nationals.
2. A signed letter from the Embassy. Easy to get with the included link.
3. A Fit-to-Fly document. Easy to get here on Maui, Hawaii. Getting the actual Covid-19 test is different. The FTF document can be done my her PCP with HMSA here on Maui. Easy
สถานเอกอัครราชทูต ณ กรุงวอชิงตัน ขอเรียนว่า สถานเอกอัครราชทูตฯ สถานกงสุลใหญ่ ณ นครนิวยอร์ก สถานกงสุลใหญ่ ณ
นครลอสแอนเจลิส และ สถานกงสุลใหญ่ ณ นครชิคาโก ได้รับอนุมัติโควตาส่งคนไทยกลับจากสหรัฐฯ เพิ่มเติมจำนวน 1,285 คน
ระหว่างวันที่ 18-29 มิถุนายน 2563 และท่านเข้าเกณฑ์ให้เดินทางกลับประเทศไทยโดยเที่ยวบินส่งคนไทยกลับภูมิลำเนา (repatriation
flight)
โดยที่มีการเปลี่ยนแปลงเงื่อนไขการเดินทางและขั้นตอนการดำเนินการไปจากแนวปฏิบิตก่อนหน้านี้ จึงขอความร่วมมือท่านอ่าน
รายละเอียดการเดินทางและขั้นตอนการปฏิบัติโดยละเอียด ดังนี้
1. เที่ยวบิน – ท่านมีทางเลือกใช้บริการสายการบิน Japan Airline (JAL) สายการบิน Asiana (OZ) และสายการบิน Korean Air (KE) ดังนี้
วันเดินทางถึง
ประเทศไทย
จำนวน
โควตา
(คน)
สาย
การ
บิน
ออกจาก
สนามบินหลัก
ออกจาก
สหรัฐฯ
ถึงเกาหลีใต้
/ญี่ปุ่น
ออกจาก
เกาหลีใต้/
ญี่ปุ่น
ประมาณการค่าใช้จ่ายตั๋วเที่ยว
เดียว (USD) (รวมภาษีแล้ว)
LAX
(KE012)
16 มิ.ย.
23:50
05:10 (+2) 18:05
(+2)
IAD
(KE094)
17 มิ.ย.
13:25
16:50 (+1) 18:05
(+1)
18 มิ.ย.
21:45
50 KE
JFK
(KE082)
17 มิ.ย.
14:00
17:20 (+1) 18:05
(+1)
1,120-1,285
(ราคารวมเที่ยวบินภายในประเทศเ
พื่อไปต่อเครื่องที่สนามบินหลัก)
18 มิ.ย.
07:30
185 JAL LAX
(JL015/AA8453)
16 มิ.ย.
14:10
17:20 (+1) 03:05
(+2)
1,040-1,440
(ราคารวมเที่ยวบินภายในประเทศ)
LAX
(OZ201)
19 มิ.ย.
12:10
17:20 (+1) 19:30
(+1)
20 มิ.ย. 1,074
23:10
250 OZ
JFK
(OZ221)
19 มิ.ย.
13:55
17:35 (+1) 19:30
(+1)
1,270
22 มิ.ย.
07:30
200 JAL LAX
(JL015/AA8453)
20 มิ.ย.
14:10
17:20 (+1) 03:05
(+2)
1,040-1,440
(ราคารวมเที่ยวบินภายในประเทศ)
25 มิ.ย.
07:30
200 JAL LAX
(JL015/AA8453)
23 มิ.ย.
14:10
17:20 (+1) 03:05
(+2)
1,040-1,440
(ราคารวมเที่ยวบินภายในประเทศ)
LAX
(KE012)
25 มิ.ย.
23:50
05:10 (+2) 18:05
(+2)
27
มิ.ย.21:45
200 KE
IAD
(KE094)
26 มิ.ย.
13:25
16:50 (+1) 18:05
(+1)
1,120-1,285 (ราคารวมเที่ยวบิน
ภายในประเทศเพื่อไปต่อเครื่องที่
JFK
(KE082)
26 มิ.ย.
14:00
17:20 (+1) 18:05
(+1)
ORD
(KE038)
26 มิ.ย.
12:25
16:15 (+1) 18:05
(+1)
สนามบินหลัก)
LAX
(OZ201)
28 มิ.ย.
12:10
17:20 (+1) 19:30
(+1)
29 มิ.ย. 1,074
23:10
200 OZ
JFK
(OZ221)
28 มิ.ย.
13:55
17:35 (+1) 19:30
(+1)
1,270
หมายเหตุ - สายการบิน OZ ไม่รวมเที่ยวบินภายในประเทศ ผู้โดยสารจะต้องจัดหาวิธีเดินทางภายในประเทศไปยัง LAX หรือ JFK เอง**
- สายการบิน JAL มีเวลา transit ที่สนามบิน Haneda ประมาณ 10 ชม.
- สายการบิน OZ และ KE มีเวลา transit ที่สนามบิน Incheon ประมาณ 1-2 ชม. ยกเว้นเครื่องที่เดินทางจาก LAX จะใช้เวลา
transit ประมาณ 13 -
Hello,
Yes, like many others, I've talked with the Thailand Embassy in Washington D.C. & Office in Los Angeles. I've been told about this form for my Thai National wife that desperately needs to get back to Thailand (Nong Khai) to take care of very sick parents.
Here is the URL link (it's long) that we used. She has already received a reply from the Thailand Embassy.
I hope this helps everyone. It is my "understanding" it can be used by anyone trying to get back into Thailand with a work permit, etc. Just explain your situation in detail, as the text block is (I think) the most important aspect of the electronic form. The Embassy is getting tired of people calling.
It has worked for us. I hope it works for you, too. I am just trying to help a little bit.
cognitoforms.com/RoyalThaiEmbassy1/RegistrationFormForThaiNationalsTravelingToOrResidingInTheUs
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Hello,
My Thai National wife is desperately trying to get back to Thailand (Nong Khai) to take care of very ill parents. She used this form. I am not sure everyone can use it, but she did get a quick email response.
It's LONG URL!! I believe it can be used by someone with work permit. Just add information and comments about your situation into the big text box.
cognitoforms.com/RoyalThiEmbassy1/RegistrationFormForThaiNationalsTravelingToOrResidingInTheUs
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Hey ... thank you very much. I'm writing down in my small black book the directions you gave. I'll peruse the Internet and take a look at what you said. Sounds like good advice.
Thank you again, stay safe and healthy and smart, and best wishes to you and your FAM.
Steve
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Hello,
My Thai Wife's homeland is west of Tha Bo, which is west of Nong Khai. We spend a lot of time there, from our condo in BKK. Years ago on Mainland USA, I rode a Honda Shadow Aero (1100cc) many times each week all over West Texas, and I took the Honda 3-day professional motorcycle handling course. Excellent Training as I am very comfortable on a bike.
Now, I want to explore Issan areas and west -- but on a motorcycle.
* Is there a reputable rental place in Nong Khai?
* Any experience riding in the Northeast part of Thailand? Maybe go down to KK and over to Khao Kho?
* Specifically, how long should I plan to ride to Nong Khai to Chiang Mai? Where to hotel-up? What to see?
* Even Better -- is there, possibly, a motorcy Club in ISSAN somewhere? I love to ride with others, too.
Please share your experiences and pictures if you have any. I'd love to hear of your knowledge. Tell some stories, too!!!
I'm planning now for the end of the year, if Thailand continues to open-up the country and control the Virus.
Thank You and Best Wishes for continued good health,
Steve
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Aloha,
I know we are not the only ones in this situation, and there's not much recourse -- but my Thai wife is very upset.
* I'm American USA. She's lived on Maui, Hawaii with me for 4 years. Has a 10-year Green Card & SS Number. I'm 66. She's 57.
* My wife's mother is in ICU in Nong Khai. Her father is having medical problems. They are doing very poorly. Not expected to make it.
* Maui, Hawaii is on Mandatory Shutdown. Only 1 or 2 flights a day now.
* I called the consulate in Honolulu, Hawaii. I got a call back. I was told, emphatically, that she needs a Virus Test to be negative and a legal document stating she is a Thai National. He can get me the document.
* I called HMSA -- our Hawaii medical provider. They basically said: "No Way". There are not enough tests on the island now, and they will NOT give her a test for any reason. I fully explained that one of her parents may pass shortly. They were nice -- but no go on the test.
Airlines to BKK from Honolulu are few. She would have to go through Narita (Tokyo) or Taipei. United Airlines has few options.
I know there was a 14-day quarantine, even for Thai Nationals. But now there are no flights allowed into Thailand.
Any other suggestions or ideas? I'm exploring all sorts of options -- with no luck.
My wife wants to be there on the passing of one, or both, of her parents. They are both in their late 80's.
Best Aloha Wishes & Blessings For Good Health To All Of You!
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IF ONLY! I had the floaters on a Friday night at age 60. The next day I had a detached retina and have now had six (6) major surgeries. If only I had gone to an eye specialist earlier. Forget about Doctors. Go see an Eye Specialist. Only he/she can tell if the retina is weakening.
I now have very limited vision in my right eye, but thankfully, Dr. Wee in Honolulu at the Hawaii Retina Institute is doing his best to keep some vision. I still have a BUCKLE holding the retina together. Dr. has taken out the block and the oil.
Don't mess with your eyes.
(Don't pick up heavy objects. Don't squint. Keep your eyes relaxed.)
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Hello,
Just back from a month at our condo in BKK near BTS Saphan Khwai station. My Thai wife and I go 2-3 times a year.
YES! I AM STILL SICK! SHE IS, TOO!
Lot of coughing. Headache. Feel horrible. Somewhat "Flu-like" conditions, but Maui, Hawaii doctor ran tests. No FLU. No pnemonia.
Just BACTERIAL.
My Maui Doctor has been to BKK and has these suggestions for when I go back to BKK:
SUGGESTIONS FROM MAUI DOCTOR:
+ Before going to BKK, load-up on Vitamin C.
+ Wear a mask. (ugh)
+ Forget about the B1 Shot. It's worthless.
+ Load Up On Vitamins. It won't hurt.
+ 1 Teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar, twice a day.
+ Drink a LOT of pure orange juice and pomagranite juice.
+ Get some "Moxxie" at Thai pharmacy. Excellent antibiotic. (I love this stuff!)
+ Definately wear a mask on flight to BKK and on BTS Skytrain.
+ Keep your hands clean and out of your mouth and nose.
+ Wear A Mask Even If You Don't Want To.
+ Buy an air purifer for our condo.
My Doctor here has been to Thailand and she got sick, too. These were her suggestions.
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WHEW! Just got back to Maui, Hawaii from BKK. I spend 2 months there twice a year with myt Thai wife in condo. Was sick for last 2 weeks and still sick for 2 weeks on Hawaii.
I cough a LOT. "Almost flu like" conditions.
SUGGESTIONS FROM MAUI DOCTOR:
+ Before going to BKK, load-up on Vitamin C.
+ Wear a mask. (ugh)
+ Forget about the B1 Shot. It's worthless.
+ Drink a LOT of pure orange juice and pomagranite juice.
+ Get some "Moxxie" at Thai pharmacy. Excellent antibiotic.
+ Definately wear a mask on flight to BKK and on BTS Skytrain.
+ Keep your hands clean and out of your mouth and nose.
My Doctor here has been to Thailand and she got sick, too. These were her suggestions.
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Aloha, we met on Thai Love Links (Thai Cupid now) 5 years ago. Brought her to Maui, Hawaii on K1 Fiancee' VISA. Married on Maui. Spend time in BKK (condo near BTS Saphan Khwai) and Maui both. She is an Internation Currency Trader and daily SET trader. Love Her To Pieces.
We struggle with FOOD.
GO ASIAN. YOU WON'T GO BACK!
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Aloha,
As a semi-pro photographer, I've used Canon DSLR's for a long time. I sold my big Mark II and all the lenses. I now shoot with a Samsung Galaxy S10+. Three lenses. Shoot with tripod. Also, shoot in 4K. I use the timer, and can say: "Shoot" and it takes the picture. I use "Pro" mode, and change the aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
Now ... I am starting to shoot a lot at night, and now miss my full frame camera. My dinky Canon G10 and G12 point-and-shoot are not doing it for me. So, I am considering a Canon M50. Reasonable in price. About $695.00 here in USA.
By the way .... I am a Big YouTuber -- with multiple channels. My Maui Travel Videos channel has over 35K Views, and I only shoot with the Galaxy S10+. I just bought a Samsung Galaxy S8+ for my back-up. I use an external lavalier microphone, and several ND filters.
It just depends on what you want to do. As a YouTuber, I am very good with Smartphones. You can even sell on Shutterstock and other stock photography sites. I also use a Zhiyun Smooth 4 Gimbal. Quite nice and don't have big lenses and big body to carry with me on my travels.
Just some insight here. Either way is good.
Best wishes and shooting. Remember -- it's not about the equipment. It's about your ability to frame an image that tells a story.
Good Luck. Steve
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My Mother (USA) said to me often:
"There Is Nothing Worse In This World Than A Woman Felt Scorned".
I Don't Think It's Much Different Throughout The World. Go Through A USA Divorce And You'll Understand. I Am Sure It's The Same Everywhere. The Woman Will Go Out-Of-Her-Way To Make The Man Look Badly. She Will Say And Do Anything .... To Her Family & The Kids, To Make It look Like It's Not Her Fault.
It's The Same As "Losing Face".
I Believe.
Repatriation flights US LAX/SFO in Aug'20
in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Posted
Here's the two Fit-to-Fly forms my Thai National Wife used.
Best Wishes,
Steve
Phapassorn Rattanasri FTF Form TWO.pdf Phapassorn Rattanasri FTF Form.pdf