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21 hours ago, somtumwrong said:
Thanks for all the answers. Some say yes, mandatory the TEST is taken within 72 hours, some say the ISSUE time of the result / fit to fly is what counts. As says my embassy. They wrote specifically:
- COVID-free Health Certificate (with a laboratory test result) and a Fit-to-Fly certificate (Both in English) from a doctor, issued no more than 72 hrs. before the departure time of repatriation flight
So the wording is ISSUED, not tested. Bah, you never know. So I had my test yesterday which is around 90+ hours before the flight, but knowing Thai logic I will go to a quick drive-in test before delivering all the papers to the embassy on Friday. Yay, I have 2 Covid tests.
Jump, farang, Jump!
Came from New Zealand last month.
Was required by consulate to complete a CO19 test before submitting application for COE then another <72 hrs before departure so yes it depends very much which embassy you are dealing with.(2x tests at $340 each)Yes did question this but at end of day are you going to argue with Embassy staff and miss very limited opportunity.
As was flying on a Saturday was told would take 48+ hr for 2nd test so went on a tuesday.(Probably the most stressful time as 1st test took 5 days to get results) so anxiety at level 10
Results from Lab came back on a Thursday and then had fit to fly letter also stamped from doctor and time stamped at that time. Did not show airline original covid test result only Fit to fly and other Embassy form stating covid free< 72hrs before.
The airline did go through and check those times were correct so be aware.
As had layover of 18hrs in Singapore was well over 72hrs when landed in Bangkok.Was not asked to do a test on arrival but on 2nd day in ASQ had 1st test.
Regards
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3 hours ago, SnipTheCat said:
At day #12 of quarantine here, got my second test later today.
I have been quite worried by seeing so many people testing positive at day #12... Since my first negative test I also have the right to book 1 hour in the "gym", have my room cleaned. There seems to be quite some thai people in my ASQ, some with kids that seem allowed to run and play in the hall. Knowing that not all thai people get tested for covid before coming and that most positives at day #12 are said to "have been in contact with someone infected" (for me it means they got seated around someone that got positive early), I don't want to take any risk after all the hassle and cost to get ther.. I have refused to have my room cleaned (I can do it myself), and I have not gone out beside for the covid test (which was supposed to be taken in my room originally).
Crossing my fingers for this last test (well I was negative before flying, I was negative 1 week ago, have no fever and no symptom... I would be <deleted> to test positive) and I should be out on sunday.
Totally agree with you Mr Cat and as am 1 day behind you in being granted parole just trying best to mitigate risk and go home to loved ones. On a positive note here staff have been good at ordering extra items for room and food ok, cleaning ladies pleasant/efficient and have also used Grabmart to get some further items.There is no Alcohol allowed or fresh to order food from outside allowed under government guidelines. Am sure the staff are on a learning curve and will make improvements with ramp up of guests and lessons learnt. At end of the day am just super grateful to be allowed back in and genuinely feel for the many persons locked out.
Good luck with the final test Sir and safe travels.
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1 hour ago, jasonr3255 said:
What hotel is it that you are staying in ?
Best to leave names out of this as we know where that can lead.
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1 hour ago, Malawi said:
ASQ? C.O.E? Translation!
Alternative state quarantine. Certificate of entry
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Hi all,
After a miraculous run of hoop jumping to get a C.O.E and make it back to LOS have been in ASQ for over a week now just over the hump.
Now after the initial 1st Covid test on the 2nd day we are allowed 1 hr per day recreation in a smallish restricted area set aside from the main hotel which has a few exercise machines and gym gear, spaced seating and some garden area.
The rules are very simple in that you make a booking and if slot available you get escorted by staff who open doors and take you to the area under the provision that you wear a mask at all times and social distance,do not touch the door handles,use alcohol gel-easy enough. This is well posted on the Line application and the door of the room and explained by staff at checkin.
What has really been gob-smacking is the number of (LHF)low hanging fruit that get to this area and then take off their face masks(<deleted>?) Now every day I have been taken to this area I have observed multiple persons blatantly ignoring the rules and it is really disappointing to see such a lack of respect.
I have brought this up with the staff who seem to be intimidated(lack of english) to ask these clowns to abide by the simple rules and acknowledge that some foreigners are "hard work".
By the way this facility has had several cases of foreigners arriving and later testing positive for symptoms of COVID 19 so what is to say there are not some who might test negative then positive at a later date after being cleared on the 1st test and making use of the rec area.
It is little wonder Thai people are not wanting foreigners to enter the kingdom if this is the reckless behavior exhibited by some while in QUARANTINE.
Now Thai people have played the game by doing the simple things mentioned above and have succeeded where most countries have failed in bringing the virus to heel.
People staying in ASQ. It is a privilege you have been afforded to be able to enter the kingdom so please do not bring your "rebel without a clue" habits from where you came from as it is not wanted and indeed you are bringing all foreigners into disrepute by doing so.
Wifey has mentioned in the area where we live that all persons going outside are still wearing masks. This may well apply to the area where you are going after ASQ so thinking that you can just rockup and go into "no facemask" mode may be ill advised as the locals will give you a tune and it will not make you Mr popular so do the right thing.
On another note in seeing multiple persons using the exercise equipment provided the machines are not being wiped down or disinfected after each use-some food for thought for those using the equipment(are you feeling lucky).
Now maybe I am being paranoid but an ounce of prevention in this case may well be prudent.
Above all your a guest in this country so try to set a good example.It really is not that hard.
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Just completed a visa run in Penang via the southern boarder.(success)
Caught morning train from Hatyai station(0730) to Pedang Besar arriving 0930(1 hr) trip.( 70 baht)
Easy stamp out of thailand and stamp into malay at train station.Malay KTM train leaves at 1030 and gets into Butterworth at 1220 (11.40 Ringit)
Bus via train station takes you to ferry(1 ringit to Georgetown).UBER available at ferry terminal or normal taxies but not far from Chulia St.
Visa application at Jims that evening.(820 Ringit)
Required 2 photoes as per application,Copy Tabian baan signed by wife, Copy Id card signed by wife, Bank Book original(had =800,000) and photocopy of front and last balance updated,
Copy of marriage front and back.(took original but not required). He stated copies of childrens birth certs would also help but did not have them.Made us fill out another slip of paper separate requiring a foreign address and also thai address.(apparently putting down a thai address only will not be taken well)
Usual wait one day and pickup next afternoon at 1430.(bank book comes back with passport).
Picked up and by time got organised and across on ferry made the 1630 train back to Pedang Besar.
Train got in and had to walk across footbridge to malay immigration then walk another 500 meters along highway with all manor of tucks etc.(not pleasant) to Thai immigration.
Pulled out of small cue and stamped in by nice immigration lady(head of department).
Was told by local motorbike guys all bus services were finished at 1800. It is 8 kms to the bus station by taxi but could not find one.Started walking towards station and saw bus come past. Asked local policeman and he said he would go and see what he could do.Luckily was on opposite side of road and red rattler bus stopped(42 baht).Asked and indeed last bus leaves at 1830.Took one hour to get to bus station in Hatyai. All in all bit of adventure and got to admit pleasant sitting on the train nice and clean and not busy.
Tips. Baht to Ringit exchange is 8 baht in Hatyai. In Penang its 12 baht....total ripoff.No toilet on KTM train and quick stops so go before you get on 2 hour train ride.Choose carefully where you stay in Georgetown.Got nice accomodation but near mosque so usual noise pollution from 0630 to 2100 at night.
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Thanks Joe,
Last one with Jims in Jan 17 was not a requirement.The bank book was.As you say best to take everything just in case.
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Heading to Penang shortly. Can anyone confirm original marriage cert is required for Non O multi 1 year?
Importing a boat from Australia
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Am going through process at present having a 25ft boat sent from West Aus.????
You should be able to fit her on a Flatrack oversize.Aus has a FTA agreement with Thailand for what its worth so 7% VAT is what you should be getting charged but as others have mentioned that is not necessarily how it will go down. In principle it is an easy process. The main problem you will have apart from customs mafia is dealing with the Import/Export brokers.
They are at best economical with the truth and love to spin all manor of charges as am finding out. Have just had one quote come in at 13k USD which is well "hilarious".
If anyone knows of a decent import crowd please do PM us.
Good luck if your going to proceed and sharks be everywhere.