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2 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

The Thai's that have been able to arrive have been sent for a strict quarantine for 14 days. The government has set some hotels for the quarantene.

What do you mean strict? Do you mean they're unable to leave their room for 14 days? Do they get their own room or do they have a roommate?

35 minutes ago, Tanoshi said:

Whilst the US in on the 'high risk' list of Countries, I doubt you'll be able to fly anywhere soon.

Even returning Thais have to undergo a 14 day quarantine lockdown and a 'fit to fly' certificate to allow boarding. The limited foreigners able to enter are also subject to the 14 day quarantine and must have proof of being Covid free before boarding.

Do you have any info on the conditions of the 14 day quarantine? Is it like, staying in a hotel room by yourself isolated? Or do the immigration assign you a shared room somewhere with other foreigners?

Just now, BritTim said:

Recognise that there is a difference between allowing flights to land with passengers, and allowing easy entry to foreigners as in the pre Covid-19 era. In June, it is possible that some foreigners might be allowed into Thailand (probably with 14-day quarantine). Examples are those with Thai spouses and children, and those with work permits. While the hotel and restaurant business is being decimated by the lack of tourism, Thailand is not about to change its mind and just allow the virus to spread uncontrolled through the country.

Oh yeah thats another thing I've heard about is the 14 day quarantine. Do you have any info on what actually happens? Like, do you pay to stay in a hotel or something for 14 days, or are you in a room with other foreigners for 14 days?

Just now, Salerno said:

I'd be writing the visa off and contacting your airline re options on rescheduling or refund. 

 

My flights in June where cancelled by the airline in March, part of an email: "As THAI have suspended flights from Australia until 30 June 2020 at this stage..." would suggest they knew back then the rolling bans where not realistic.

Ok another question is I have a layover in Japan. Lets say if thailand didn't have a ban but Japan did, would I be able to stay in Japan during my layover or would I just be screwed and they'd turn me back to the US, or would I even be able to board the plane?

1 minute ago, Salerno said:

Where you from? I'd say little chance of anyone getting in in June, especially if from high risk countries.

Virginia

Just now, BritTim said:

There is virtually no chance that you will be able to enter Thailand as a tourist in early June. There is a good reason why people already in Thailand are being given automatic extensions of their permissions to stay until the end of July. Freely moving between countries is simply not going to be a thing for the foreseeable future.

well if it is banned june 5th ill just cancel. Is it confirmed banned until june 1st now?

Just now, jacko45k said:

You will have to watch the status on the flight ban, and consider yourself whether it is worth coming. 

I've read it on facebook that its banned june 1st, im not aware of where to find the official news. It is indeed banned until june 1st now?

9 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

No, in reality in Thailand, no visas are extended, incorrect terminology. They are extending Permissions To Stay. 

Ok, my flight is on june 1st to arrive june 3rd, the ban got extended to june 1st right? If thats the case ill change my flight to June 5th or so

I've heard about thailand extending foreigner's visas so im not sure if this applies to me as I'm not in thailand. I have a single entry tourist visa and it expires on June 12th. Is my visa extended, as in can I enter June 20th for example and my tourist visa applies?

6 minutes ago, Surelynot said:

If you can wait with out incurring any financial penalty YES, hang on and see what happens.

alright ill come back and ask in a month, my visa expires like june 10th or whatever so if i have to change the date thats the latest i can change it to

4 minutes ago, OneeyedJohn said:

Why don't you ask your mommy.

very useful post there manchild

5 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

There is unlikely to even be a flight - much less any boarding.  The world is down and it is not going to end on any set date.  Yes I do believe it prudent to cancel any plans to visit Thailand in the next few months.

https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2020/03/26/thailand-closes-border-bans-entry-for-foreigners/

this says ban is till april 30, should i wait until early may to decide to cancel or not?

2 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

You may have more to worry about than a mask unless you are on an official diplomatic mission or such as Thailand is not open to any foreigners at this time and there is no estimate when it might be - but expect when it is there will be a 2 week quarantine required.  As sufficient masks are not available in USA currently not sure what this post is about.  

 

Well as you now provide a link to a Thailand delivered product, but say you are in USA, please tell you you are not advertising?

id be delivering it to my home in US. i thought the foreign ban was until april 30th? my layover would be in japan - do you think they'd just deny me going onto the plane for boarding, or would I arrive in thailand, and they wouldn't let me in through immigration? should i just cancel my flight?

https://www.amazon.com/Aniwon-Pollution-Activated-Carbon-Fashion/dp/B07MYQNV6Z/ref=sr_1_21?dchild=1&keywords=medical+mask&qid=1586661939&sr=8-21#customerReviews

would this be a good option? i have no idea what to look for

Currently im in US but I have a trip to thailand in late may, I hear it is the law to now wear a surgical mask. Any recommendations on masks to get? Please leave a link whether its from amazon or whatnot.

23 hours ago, tonray said:

The real question is what is your preferred lifestyle ? What things are important besides WIFI and AC (which are ubiquitous). What about transportation ? What about Street Food ? What about Shopping ? Do you speak any Thai ? The best thing to do is come for an extended visit (BTW not many first time visitors stay in Nonthaburi !) so you really can experience lifestyle of several different areas. Book a hotel or guesthouse in 3 or 4 different areas, 3 or 4 nights in each and see how you like the surrounding vibe. Nobody can give you sound advice because an area that we like might be horrible to your tastes.

my friend says a good idea is to be the closest to the center of the town as possible which is Siam BTS, is this true? as for transportation i used grab everywhere, never used a train but would be interested in using mrt or bts, i dont speak thai. I love to get street food for most of my meals. When i move i plan on getting a job teaching, so should I look for a job first and then find a place near that job? Or should I find a district I like and find a job near that?

22 hours ago, paulbrow said:

Did a little checking and the only things I found in your suggested price range are hostels, shared rooms. dormatories. Not sure what you are really interested in. Good luck.

on renthub theres LOTS of places 2-8k range so idk what you're talking about

21 hours ago, dddave said:

Just come and get a cheap hotel for a month or so.  Explore the city and find a neighborhood that appeals to you.  There are many apps available that will help find a room once you know where you want to live.   Keep in mind, any room or apartment you find will require 3 months rent to get started: 2 months security and first month.

What apps would you recommend? I only know of renthub website to find a place permanently, and airbnb or hotels for temporary stays

I've only been to thailand once and I stayed in Nonthaburi while I was there. I'm looking to fully move to thailand soon and when I'm looking for a place on renthub I'm completely clueless on where I should look into renting an apartment. https://gyazo.com/81ae87616d2d70d8301ddd12fbf36dff this is what I see on the front page of renthub. My main requirement for a place is having a good Wifi and air conditioning. So if you have any recommendation on the best areas to live in bangkok I'd love to hear why. I am not interested in living in rich areas with high rent cost, I'd like a cheaper rent per month, like 4-8k / month range.

14 minutes ago, Phuket Mafia said:

In my experience Lazada is always cheaper than every other shop/online store due to multiple sellers competing against one another. Always pick from sellers within Thailand to avoid long shipping times and taxes.

you mean choosing the "local" option on lazada searches? also is there a way to sort by price from low to high?

3 minutes ago, Isaanbiker said:

 

 

  I'd advise you only take the important parts like the HD and perhaps the CPU, if it's a good one.

 

  I always order parts for my bike from E-bay and other sellers. The shipping costs are crazy!!!

 

You'll find Advice shops in all provinces of Thailand where you can get all parts. 

 

   

whats an advice shop? and is a shop like powermall cheaper for computer parts than lazada/aliexpress?

1 hour ago, Phuket Mafia said:

Just eyeing that case it looks considerably smaller especially in thickness compared to my monitor box. I would still check the airlines restrictions before buying a $100 case just to be safe.

 

Here i found a picture of the box I use. I would also like to switch to a cool case like the one you linked eventually. My box is getting pretty beat up.

 

i found something im about to order instead: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JPDY8HV/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ASO8LJW4JJO7R&th=1

it fits BOTH monitor and desktop, so i may actually just upgrade everything here now instead of actually buying parts in thailand. btw if you play csgo u can add me on steam because ill be playing when im in TH

4 minutes ago, Phuket Mafia said:

Yeah you’re idea is good bringing all the expensive parts and just wrapping them up in your backpack with clothes or something.

 

I think size/weight restrictions vary based on airlines. My monitor box I use is huge and never had a problem so I’d imagine that case is fine. Just look up whatever airline you plan on using and compare their max dimensions with that case.

 

I haven’t played lol in a while but I used to be obsessed. I’m like silver on NA servers last I checked ????. I play Rust and csgo when I have time.

how big is your checked in bag though? do you think i could check in that bag i linked with no problems, with the monitor inside of it?

11 minutes ago, Phuket Mafia said:

Pc comes with me carry on. Monitor goes to checked luggage. Best to support the graphics card with some styrofoam if you have expensive parts or it could flex.

 

Also, stay away from liquid cooling especially closed loop or you risk TSA giving you a hard time.

well i plan on bringing a gpu, ssd, ram, hdd, cpu with me in my backpack and then buy the rest of the parts in thailand like case, cpu cooler and psu. my gpu is 2070 super MSI armor which is like 11.5 inches or something long, so i dont think it'd fit in a min itx case. would putting my gpu in my backback as a carryon with me be a good idea? https://www.amazon.com/Gator-Transporting-Screens-Monitors-Between/dp/B01CVSXMWG/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=suitcase%2Bfor%2Btv&qid=1576288213&sr=8-2&th=1#customerReviews

i think this bag would be good as a checked in bag, but i dont know the rules of airlines, would they allow a bag this big as a checked in? monitors are only around 10lbs and i know the weight limit is 50lb but im not sure about size limit. and if you play lol on garena or steam games you can pm me ur name