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Couldn’t you have asked for a PCR test on the spot and waited in the “ holding cell” or a SHA room ??? Sounds a very strange story. Surely, the next day when hospital could be contacted you could ask for confirmation that it was PCR for immigration? What actually was written on the Lab test ? Sounds very strange to me. I’ve had plenty, and they all mention the RT PCR details.

I’m lucky enough to live in the south of France near Cannes, 200 m from beach, perfectly clean and water checked regularly to get the blue flag. I’ve nearly always spent winters in Thailand, sometimes Bali or S America. I think, probably with age creeping up, I’ve had my dose of Thailand. Nothing functions here, the place is falling apart. Corruption is rife and poverty on the rise. For my future getaways, I’m planning the south coasts of Italy, went to southern Spain last year …Seville and Granada , I was blown away. Great people. Can speak there too, hold conversations is becoming a necessity. Then, as soon as the worse of this pandemic is over, I’m planning on French Polynesia . Loads of the most beautiful islands in the world to visit , and why not Fiji etc after. Don’t think I’ll settle anywhere for very long, 3 months is fine .I think there’s an age where you can be adventurous, tread unknown paths, take a few mild risks, ( the jungles trecks in Borneo being one) . Seen so many beautiful,places, Machu Picchu, lake Titicaca, Equator, Brazil and jungles , Guatemala volcanos and Mexican lost temples, everything is beautiful . Why limit yourself to Asia, I’ve been nearly everywhere, except North and South Korea, the world is huge and we have a choice. As someone above said, you don’t have to retire all year in one country . Of course, those are my views not for the average retiree I suppose.

If you haven’t booked, don’t yet, keep your options open.

Get her to check with the work authorities ( don’t know name) that they are actually allowed to do that first. Are they going bust, or is it business as normal money wise ? Lots of employers tried to pull a fast one on staff during Covid. And not only because they were suffering. Maybe more will leave and she’ll be able to talk it over ? Another thing to consider, will she find another job easily, or should she hang out and look for another one quietly before deciding. Good luck to her.

Hi ,not from reading the website. You do need one if you stopover in Dubai, but not for transit passengers.

thaiflyer1 , that bit got me too. But I am a full French resident and they do no longer require PCR for entry. .There are also new reports coming out that the government relaxed restrictions in the last few days. Very difficult to get real up to date requirements everywhere. I’ve also asked though Dubai to confirm.

Hi, don’t know if I’m on the right place, but reckon a good few will read this. I’ll be flying back to Paris , transit Dubai, with Emirates from Bangkok. I’ve read that transiting passengers do not need a RT PCR unless their destination ( Paris) needs it. Which it does not. I’m not quite sure if I’m understanding rightly the rules as it doesn’t seem very clear. My transit will be 2 hours +.Tried to contact emirates and it’s very difficult. Any one have any ideas ? I’ll be pushed for time in Bangkok as I won’t have much time there. All info welcome. Thanks. im a French resident.

Being a snowbird with around 30 years of Thailand , I was quite amazed, and upset, to see the shambles I have come back to ! I am honestly taken aback by what I see, everything , everywhere, looks like an abandoned shanty town. Turn your back on the beach , and the dream is gone . I see many , like myself, totally surprised and disappointed. How the authorities have let this happen is a mystery. If anything stops tourists coming , it will be what they have seen today.

Thank you , just called the number and they said they were open. Cheers.

Thanks, I know all the city ones, it’s the airport one I need. I’ll try and call.

Hi, thanks, I don’t mind which it is, I hope one is open! A”while ago “ was when ?

Hi heard that the S Rich at airport is closed , or was ? Do as anyone know if it’s re opened ? ill be arriving at Suvarnabhumi from Phuket end February. The exchange rate in Phuket is awful. I need to change a largish amount .Preferably before I arrive at my hotel near the Erawan Shrine. Euros to Baht. Thanks for any info.

What are the “ preferred” insurances by private hospitals ?

It would be good to know where the ones who arrive positive are coming from . Sounds a bit strange to me. I know there were a lot of fraudulent test papers circulating in Eu. And probably the whole world.

I brought mine as they are controlled EU tested products. N95,

I quite agree, but I have been to one local hospital in Pattaya, where I saw families of the sick person in the emergency room , and also , one day waiting my turn saw cockroaches running about. I quickly changed to Pattaya international , and also one visit to Bangkok Pattaya , both which I found absolutely spotless and good doctors. One thing I found in the private hospitals they had problems doing my blood tests, not finding the vein, whereas as at a private test center near Tony’s gym they were very compétant, Question: why do blood tests results arrive very quickly in Thailand, whereas in France, where we have a fantastic service at the many laboratories, they take mainly 10/hrs to a day , or more, depending on test ???

it is being quoted in many foreign press agencies, articles, throughout Europe for some time now.

Well they’re not all going to arrive on the same day are they, or at the same destination. So doesn’t sound that many over 2 weeks. February holidays start tomorrow, 10 days about, then it will die off sharply.

Thank you UJ.

Hi, can’t find a reliable answer here in Phuket. I want to do an extension 30 days on my visa exempt this week. i have all documents. As I’m staying in Kata, Patong office is nearest for extension. I can’t find their closure dates due to Chinese New Year 2022. I don’t want to go there for nothing. (I take taxis) . Any help appreciated. Thanks.

If crossing on a Zebra, like Thepprassit Pattaya , I’d like to say the most drivers drive straight at you !! only foreigners stop.

Hi, Mai I ask what they asked for the extension in Patong ? Seems different in other parts of Thailand and is easier ? I hated waiting at Jomtien and being scrutinized. Thanks.

So, if I read right, 1400 international travelers ( tourists?) were tested between the 11 th and 17 th of Jan, and 90:% of these were Omicron. ??? Those aren’t the figures I’ve seen published , or am I reading wrong ?

My hotel for test and go downloaded the Mor Chana for me in a few minutes, and called the swab center and made an appointment for me day 6. It’s also free when you have printed the online message.

blackjack2 , no, you don’t apply for a visa after the 30 days. You go to your local immigration office and apply for an extension , as you enter Thailand via exempt. You do this a few days before your 30 days are up. Passport copies, passport, photo, 1900 Baht. Thé extension gives you 30 days more with a stamp on your passport.