theoldgit

13 minutes ago, Bruno123 said:

How about the PCR test and other required paperwork and the getting to BKK? You make it sound so easy.

 

It's so clear that this forum is full of older people who have forgotten what it's like to be young. 

So they come down like a ton of bricks on anyone who does not have their sixty+ years of experience.

It could be done if you set your mind to and you really need to get back to start your degree course, and for the record I'm not coming down on anybody, unlike yourself, I'm saying there are options, if you look hard enough.

"Traveller says she will stay on in holiday hotspot because quarantine will ‘bankrupt’ her and sorting flight before Monday deadline is ‘almost impossible’

KLM flight leaving tonight at 23.15, has availability and will get you back in time, just got to get yourselves to BKK and pay 30,000 Baht each.

I'll move this to the correct forum.

3 hours ago, malthebluff said:

It was only a matter of time so I'm not surprised but with domestic travel not being allowed there will be a lot of people stuck here who need to get back as they cant get to an international airport in time to get back to the UK so going to be a costly £1750 quarantine 

£2,285 ????

1 hour ago, samtam said:

I noted that in the announcement. I wonder how it impacts the spouses or civil partners of British Nationals.

Only if they have Resident Rights at the moment, so spouses and partners living in Thailand intending to visit wouldn’t be allowed to enter, I’m not sure those traveling to settle would be allowed, but I suspect not.

31 minutes ago, MrJ2U said:

Start small.

 

Udon Thani to Hua Hin.

 

Please

Air Asia are scheduled to restart that route from the begining of October, whether to do or not is anyones guess.

It seems like you would only be allowed to stay in Qatar if you are vaccinated with an approved vaccine.

Are you both British Nationals, or have UK residence rights?

It's worth noting that only British and Irish Nationals and those with residence rights will be allowed into the UK and, as already been stated, will be required to enter managed hotel quarantine at a cost of £2,285 plus £1,430 for each additional eligible adult or child over 11.

14 hours ago, sandyf said:

If you have difficulty self isolating let me know and I can give you some info, I did it at the Holiday Inn at Gatwick.

We are considering that one, is this the same one? 
https://higatwickairporthotel.co.uk/offers/self-isolation-hotel-package/

2 minutes ago, hotandsticky said:

You can apply up to 3 months before the intended date of travel - and that will be the visa start date. That then becomes the earliest date on which the applicant can arrive in the UK. 

For the last year or so the UKVI have been dating the visa from the intended date of travel in the application though the maximum three months in advance rule still applies, it initially caught a few people out, I don't know if it's still policy. 

4 minutes ago, Chris.B said:

What a selfish man you are mocking vulnerable Brits who are still unvaccinated while you and your wife are vaccinated. Many of us live a lot further away from Bangkok than the 200km you do in Hua Hin. ☹️

 

Nobody's mocking you, or anybody else, so your insults are unwarranted.

Many people, like myself of a certain age and with serious health conditions, appreciate the need to travel distances to get vaccinated, and are prepared to do so, be it 200, 400 or even like the guy we were talking to today from Udon Thani, in excess of 800 Kms, and all credit to him, and I suspect many would do the same.

2 hours ago, Chris.B said:

Amazing! There are still many Brits out there in the provinces who haven't been vaccinated yet. 

Amazing! There were a number of Brits at the Vaccination Centre where my wife got her vaccine today, some of whom came from our neck of the woods, “out there in the provinces”.

1 hour ago, brewsterbudgen said:

(It's not for me, as I'm vaccinated, but for my wife).

Have you tried the BCCT, my wife and I are currently in Bangkok for my wifes appointment for a AZ vaccination this afternoon, sourced via them.

13 hours ago, Pmbkk said:

I did write a section on it in another thread but I can't find it now - the search facility doesn't seem to be great on here & I've tried google to update that thread but can't find it. Maybe the @oldgit has more experience re the search facility.

Was it this one? https://aseannow.com/topic/1213602-irish-passport/page/2/?tab=comments#comment-16506851

40 minutes ago, Stupooey said:

As a Man of Kent I was weaned on Shepherd Neame, but then spent much of my life in West London, where Fuller's became my regular tipple, although I've yet to find it here. A couple of years ago, Makro in Hua Hin had bottles of Fuller's Pride at B110. I bought just four, in case it was old stock or counterfeit, but when I realised it was the real deal (or as real as you can get in a bottle) I went back for more,. Naturally they had sold out!

Is this what you meant, Villa Hua Hin, B215 now though.

On 8/19/2021 at 1:30 PM, Derek Blakeman said:

Go to Blue Port Mall (Basement level), All banks are there also Immigration Office 

The Immigration Office in the basement of BluPort is closed until at least the end of August, and in any case doesn't extend stays.

Kasikorn Bank in the basement is open from Monday to Friday, though maybe not until at least 10.00, maybe even 11.00.

On 8/21/2021 at 4:27 PM, Crossy said:

The delights coming out of Wadworth's and Ringwood Brewery are sadly missed out here ????  

I really miss my Shepherd Neame beer from Kent, especially Bishops Finger available in Sainsbury at £1.20 but I've never seen here, used to see Spitfire in Villa and Gourmet but have seen for some years.

I occasionally treat myself to a bottle or two of London Pride at £4.75, as opposed to £5.50 for a four pack back in the UK.

I've had Old Speckled Hen on draft in the British Club and in a bar in Udon Thani, quite partial to that, but only occasionally available in cans here in Hua Hin.

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13 hours ago, Thailand said:

Bangrak hospital, is that in Chiang Mai near the British Consulate?

No, as the OP says it's in Bangkok, on South Sathorn Road near the building that houses the new British Embassy.

12 hours ago, Chris.B said:

No they are not, I am a Brit in Thailand and I wasn't offered vaccination.

Did you ask them like I did?

1 hour ago, chalawaan said:

Are they not debit cards? Either way, if you show a virtual card, why would it be any less valid than a virtual boarding pass? 

Most airline staff, thankfully are not as obtuse as the seat-warmers who refer to themselves as "the authorities".

You can’t show a virtual card, there’s nothing to show.