georgesch

Thanks and apologies, i have been away for a few days. I am puzzled because I can reach the VPN server through my computer even when it is connected to the VPN router. So, the signal path goes through both routers without a problem, and then suggests that the AIS router is not the problem. I think I have to go back to ExpressVPN. Best regards, g BTW, I apparently stumped SNB!

I'll check bridge mode, thanks .... and the other forum

I'll check bridge mode, thanks .... and the other forum

Hello all. I have a a separate VPN router (for ExpressVPN) that I have used for years to link my Roku to for USA access. The VPN router goes through the AIS router. This has worked fine until we upgraded the AIS service and received a new AIS router. Now my VPN router cannot access the VPN servers, but can access the normal internet. I have talked to ExpressVPN support but it seems to boil down to the AIS router blocking the other router. Has anyone else experienced this problem? And more importantly, have a workaround? Thanks, g

OK, we are now back in Thailand! Let me recap... Saturday - Took Pre-flight PCR test in Singapore prior to Monday's flight to BKK Monday - Received POSITIVE result! Apparently from residue antigens of Covid from early February. No symptons. Canceled flight booking. Tuesday - We could get Singapore Certificate of Recovery after 7 days and leave Friday. But then would have to apply for a new ThaiPass ????. So we got antigen test from Dr. Ti ((DTAP clinic, highly recommended)). Wednesday - Got antigen results and the Letter of Recovery from him based on the low antigen count, stating that Covid was 6 weeks old and not infectious. Changed SHA+ hotel booking and made flight booking for Thursday. Within 72 hour ThaiPass flexibility limit. Thursday - proceeded to Changi with CoR not up to Thai standards (should show positive Covid test more than 14 days prior), but why not? We were told by Scoot at Changi that we could have boarded plane on Monday with Positive result (??). Anyhow, were not impressed with my Singaporean CoR, and asked if we had anything from February showing we had Covid. Not really, we said. How about a picture, they replied. For some reason I had a picture of two positive ATK tests dated February on my phone - that got us on the plane! little problem with the 72 hour out of date ThaiPass in Bangkok, but not much. BKK Health inspector happy with Singapore CoR, did not look at ATK pic. Hotel took PCR sample upon arrival. Friday - PCR test comes back Negative! <deleted>! We are free to go. Things are changing fast, but my one regret was not going to the airport on Monday with the Positive result and see what happens. Also, if you have had Covid - get a Certificate of Recovery. All good now, already had some Phad See Ew to celebrate. Hope this is useful to somebody....

Border run to Singapore has been expensive because of all the testing, plane, hotel and COL costs. And then we were hit with a positive return pre-flight PCR result because we had Covid 6 weeks ago! Bit of a mess, but was the right choice for us since we now have a chance to revisit Singapore after living here 25 years ago.

Richard Smith - A week ago I wouldn't know what you're talking about, now I now it as the truth!

It looks like we will be returning to Thailand with the use of a Certificate of Recovery (from Covid). As I understand it, we will still have to stay at a SHA+ hotel and take the arrival PCR test (true?). My question is - what happens when that test comes back positive (which is likely)? We are fully vaxxed and boostered, ATKs show negative, and are in good health. It seems like we could be subject to a range of disciplines. But I wonder what others have experienced ...? Have others been forced to go to hospital or is self-quarantining the rule, or? Thanks, George

Yes, I agree that April 1st will not work because we will probaly fail the arrival PCR test.

One additional thing, may be relevant, we have been fully vaxxed and boostered with Moderna.

Thanks for all the feedback. To clear the air, we did not see a doctor 2 months ago when we had Covid as it was mild and the hospitals were full. We did the ATK tests from positive to negative. And, of course, we had the professionally administered ATK pre-flight test and upon arrival self-test here in Singapore. All were negative except the initial tests 2 months ago. BTW, I can get a Certificate of Recovery here in Singapore after only 7 days, but I doubt (?) that Thailand would accept it. Again, if anybody knows an agent, or other professional, who handles these sort of problems please let me know. g

Our border run to Singapore just ran into a big problem in the form of a positive pre-flight PCR-RT test. Warning to all - this is a result of having Covid two months ago and still having Covid antigens in our bodies (If you get Covid then get a Certificate of Recovery). If I read the Thailand Pass rules correctly, we now must wait 14 days (after test) before returning to Thailand. This places us in April of course, and no pre-flight PCR-RT test will be required then. But we want to get back asap. Does anybody know of another way to address this problem, or can you recommend a professional in this field that I can go to??? Thanks, George

Thanks! Just checking, every time I make an assumption on the visa process it seems I get burnt!

We have to make a border run and plan to re-enter the country after a few days. This means we have to start the Thailand Pass/Test and Go process before leaving Thailand. Is that a problem for Immigration? Naturally we don't want to run into problems when returning. Thanks for any/all advice. g

Yes, we've tried an agent and it is as Dr. Jack says - no more 30 day covid extension unless I can get a letter from the US Embassy saying that it is impossible to depart for the States. Not likely. The other option would be for another retirement visa, but the costs and docs for 17 days don't make sense. We could go somewhere (e.g. Cambodia) for the 17 days, but then we would be abandoning our "job" - caring for our granddaughter until April 6th. So the plan now is to fly to Singapore and enter under their VTL plan, get tested again and then return after 2 or 3 days to Thailand under Test and Go program. Lots of tests. And a night in Bangkok Center! Thanks again! (and any comments welcome)