Jaymatheson

Confused again. Are SHA+ hotels accepted for the one-night Test & Go program or does it have to be a SHA++ hotel? Thanks

With a STV you could leave Thailand and return with a re-entry permit which would permit you to enter / stay until the last permission to stay date. And you could then apply for another 90 day extension if you haven't already received 2. Is that correct? I think it's pretty simple but my head is slightly confused by all the other details.

In the beginning I was in firm support of the 90 day STV. Then I looked into extensions.... 90 days x2, great, but need to show the not so cheap insurance and you're not qualified to apply for the covid extension (if available). Applying for it is more sticky and problematic. TV cheaper initial insurance and not required for extension. Applying easier. If new strains of Covid keep borders relatively closed for visa runs then i guess the Thai Covid extensions might continue. If borders slowly open then other options are there. Then again, if borders stay closed and Thai authorities clamp down on covid extensions then the STV is the best way for mid to long term tourists. Please fill me in on the good and the bad.

I'm in the early stages of putting things together to apply for a STV. 1. Regarding insurance, should I pay for 90 days and have a flight out at that time? Will that satisfy the Thai Consulate? 2. If I stay past the initial 90 days, and the insurance has expired, will immigration extend my permission to stay within Thailand? 3. Roughly how much does this insurance cost? .... i'm late 40's without any health issues. 4. Do you have to book the one day quarantine hotel for fully vaccinated travellers while applying for the STV? .... or is that only for Thailand Pass? Thanks for any info....