PoorSucker

In another thread I read that if you fly with Emirates they'll include insurance asked for the COE for your entire stay or 31 days if on a one way ticket. I wish I knew this before flying in. Basically you buy return after 365 days and you're covered a full year. https://www.emirates.com/th/english/before-you-fly/multi-risk-travel-insurance/

Stockholm embassy was ok with my 14days insurance.

PCR test #1 Phuket: result back in 3h PCR test #2 Phuket: result back in 3h PCR test #3 samui: result not back yet 23h later. They say 24-48h.

Perhaps, apply for the COE. They will not deny you but ask for the ticket. I think my problem was that I applied for the COE before I got my B-visa.

In Phuket, bars-girls-fun. Samui, backyard of my friends. If you don't have friends on Samui expect foodpanda and hotel room.

I lived on Koh Samui 14 years. I would not recommend you coming here unless necessary,go to Phuket. If you need a SHABA hotel, First Residence in South Chaweng is 700 baht on Agoda.

8000 baht. For my COE application phuket sandbox there's no option than using this site as you need receipt for all three tests when applying for the COE. https://www.thailandpsas.com/

They didn't ask me for proof where I have been at the Stockholm embassy. I did however apply for the the COE before I got my B-visa so perhaps that's why they demanded return ticket. The Stockholm embassy will issue an e-visa if you need it. No need to travel to the embassy. https://thaievisa.go.th/

B-visa from the Stockholm embassy

Yes. Not directly from your homecounty. You must fly directly into Phuket, can't transfer in Bangkok

Had bussines visa. Still needed ticket out.

I bought 14 days insurance with covid covered. You need it for your COE My insurance cost 3400 baht

You're not the only one that tried 3times. Also no explanation when applying went wrong. And no support.

The Lantern, soi sansabai. Crawling distance from soi Bangla.

It was perfect. One empty seat between all passengers. Great legroom. I have pretty long legs and I had to best legroom ever in coach. No worries in Doha, every other seat in waiting areas was sealed off

Yes. My first seven days I stayed in Phuket instead. 650 baht/night for my 4 star hotel.

I was there Friday evening on Bangla. Rest of my stay was in bars on soi Nanai. Better with the expat crowd.

For my COE the Stockholm embassy required a return ticket. Bought a refundable ticket to Singapore and it was accepted.

Think they have time, when I picked up my visa at the Stockholm embassy we were 3 people getting a visa.

Plenty of bars open in Phuket when I arrived 10 days ago. Now on Samui, nothing open.

My experience. Came to Phuket 10 days ago. Came first off the plane (get a good seat) Paperwork checked before immigration. 1. COE 2. Proof of vacation. 3. Health insurance 4. SHABA hotel booking. 5. Negative PCR-test before flight. Went through immigration. Got my luggage. Outside airport, first PCR test. Taxi to hotel. Waiting 3h until PCR-test came in. Hotel staff called me telling I'm cleared (also got email from testing center) Rented a bike and went to a bar for a well deserved gin tonic. I'm now on Samui, my son is here. Much more closed down than Phuket, if you're planning Samui, don't. Heck yeah, Phuket much more attractive.

Especially during Christmas ????

Northern Finnish restaurant with reindeer stew.

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Arrived in Phuket last week initial test results came in 4h