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Does anybody have any recent updates in what is required to travel to Phuket now? Do you need to take a covid test?

1 hour ago, mtls2005 said:

Day 1 positivity rates are ~ 2%. (Maybe 3%.) Day 5 are higher.

 

Not all of those get shunted to hospit*ls. But some do have to quarantine in place.

 

I'm not sure all your concerns can be mitigated, even with supplemental insurance.

 

It remains a risk, but perhaps a manageable one? It's an individual choice, obviously.

 

If not, wait.

 

I have a neighbor who landed 13 Feb. tested positive on arrival, he's managed to get additional tests, 5,000 baht per, for Day 2, 3 and 4, while staying in his original hotel in quarantine. He's hoping for a positive test, with the primary physician's tacit support. He's asymptomatic. I think he's paying the much higher daily rate too.

 

 

 

 

 

Yeah it's been flexible up until now. But this is a new policy under the test and go scheme. We fant wait any longer it's been three years and this is our only opportunity where we both have time off work to see each other. Really hope there is some flexibility if she does test positive. Like you say it's statistically unlikely to happen but it's very expensive if we are the unlucky ones. Also what happens to me if she gets covid? Do I have to quarantine too?

Hi,

I am having a shocking time trying to find out what's possible here. My mother is desperate to visit me after 3 years being unable to. When the test and go scheme came about she booked a trip to Phuket.

But now I am reading horror stories and warning articles about 100,000 baht hotel isolation bills, for people who test positive, not being covered by insurance. 

Even after all this time has there still been no information about how to resolve this? I can't find any information on whether any insurer will cover this. Is a trio to Thailand really such a big game of Russian Roulette now?

Hi,

Does anybody have updated information on whether it's possible to travel by bus to Phuket, and what kind of paperwork is required?

4 minutes ago, clivebaxter said:

Have a look on their website

There's nothing on their website. Useless as usual for these websites. The link on the Thai immigration website leads to a dead end for Udon. I checked their Facebook page and it mentions nothing. But that's meaningless since Thailand always makes rules that they don't inform anybody of. So that's why I was hoping somebody could speak from recent experience. 

10 minutes ago, JustAnotherHun said:

I never unerstood why one should need an agent if he fulfilles the requirements.

Even less if you have to go with him. Better burn the money, that's faster.

Well it makes perfect sense when you don't have time to go to the immigration office. But pointless if you have to go anyway. So can ahybody confirm whether or not Udon Thani now has an appointment only rule? Can we not just walk in anymore?

5 minutes ago, clivebaxter said:

what's the point of the agent then? unless they are passing on a bribe

That's what I thought. The whole point was so I wouldn't have to go in and sit and wait. If I have to go with her then I may as well not use an agent. But my question was about making appointments. Do we need to make appointments now to go into immigration?

I wanted to send an agent to the immigration office to get me a visa extension but she said there are new rules and that I need to go with her, and that we now need to make appointments to get in. Last time I went to Udon immigration I was able to walk in at my leisure. Are there new rules there now about making appointments?

15 hours ago, bbko said:

I thought everyone is Issan has a pickup truck, ask anyone in your area and I'm sure someone has a friend or cousin willing to do the job.  Set a fair and reasonable price and go from there.

Can't fit sofas and beds in a pickup. Had this problem initially moving up from Krabi. Barely fit luggage and a couple of desks in a Hilux Evo.

15 hours ago, Denim said:

You have already posted about this before.

 

Hire a pick up truck and do it in one go. There are no sensible cheaper options.

No, my previous topic was about how to get myself and my luggage there. Now I'm talking about large furniture items. I had intended to just ditch my furniture, but now rethinking. 

Does anybody have any idea what's the best way to move some furniture from Udon Thani to Nakhon Sawan? I have a bed, washing machine, exercise bike, and some desks and chairs that I'd like to take with me, but if there aren't any practical options available I might leave them behind. 

Any tips about what would be the best way to move furniture and how much it would cost?

On 10/10/2021 at 6:55 PM, georgegeorgia said:

wouldnt it be easier just to pay the 5,000 baht or so for a driver for door to door service ?

 

I mean unless your very very low on funds surely going to the trouble of lugging around bags and luggage and changing buses,waiting in bus stations, risk of covid,  etc would be a headache  ,would be for me anyway ,but maybe your on a pension i dont know your financial circumstances but would you save much going thru all that ? not to mention more time waiting for buses etc 

I'm actually planning to ride a motorbike now and get a friend to drive with my belongings. I will have to leave a lot of larger items behind though. I have no idea how to have furniture items moved, or whether it's worth it. I feel like the cost of having furniture moved might cost more than simply buying new furniture. 

8 hours ago, SunsetT said:

Maybe a mate who can drive....they could then return the car to Udon for him.

Your my plan A is to rent a car and get a mate to drive. But i don't know if it's likely to happen to looking at plan B. 

31 minutes ago, scorecard said:

 

Some years back I took a train from Bkk to the Malaysian border.

 

The train had first, second and third class sections. The end of some carriages had a first class cabin. I was travelling with a friend so we shared a first class cabin.

 

The cabin was quite large and quite comfortable, but of course the train was quite slow and a lot of clickety clack. The door to the cabin had locks from outside and from inside. An attendant explained that it was the duty of the passengers to always lock the cabin door on the inside but the conductor had key access.

 

The attendant explained that terrorism was a serious issue and there had been incidents therefore carriage and cabin doors must be locked at all times.

 

The carriage attendant knocked on the door about 5:00 pm, we let him in and he locked the door immediately then made up the beds. Then he explained he would go the the restaurant car and bring back our dinner and we ordered some extra beer. Fifteen minutes later he was back, delivered the food and door locked again.

 

In a chat he shared that he had boxes of games and toys to put in the first class cabins if there children travelling in the cabin, to help to keep the kids inside the cabin. He also shared that quite a few times he had to explain again to passengers that they must keep their kids inside the cabin and keep the door locked.

 

A once only journey. 

I've been meaning to take the trip to Malaysia. Of course bkw is not the time. Long distance train trios aren't the same since they banned alcohol a few years ago. Used to be a really nice experience having some beers while watching the rice fields go by at sunset. 

58 minutes ago, MrJ2U said:

It'll be fun.

 

Go first class with a friend.

 

Enjoy your trip.

 

I'd love to go on a train trip.  Difficult now with a family and little kids.

 

Take some pics!

I've always enjoyed the train. Will be travelling alone though. If I bring a friend we will rent a Hilux together. The train is my back up plan if my friend doesn't join me. Will bring plenty of downloaded Netflix episodes, games and YouTube downloads. And a book to read! I hope you can still eat on the train. 

13 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

And then what....thumb a lift?   555

 

Grab taxi between the gaps. And get a friend to pick me up when I'm almost there. Nakhonchaiair claims to be running normal schedule. I need to find out and confirm somehow. If I can get a bus from Udon to Phitsanulok, and Phitsanulok to Nakhon Sawan I'm sorted. Either than it train via Korat/Saraburi if they are running. 

1 hour ago, theoldgit said:

As a previous poster has sugested, I wouldn't be surprised if a taxi would take you.

 

My taxi driver in Hua Hin told us recently that he took a passenger to Udon Thani, a little over 750 kms, he charged 5,000 Baht.

That's promising since Nakhon Sawan is quite a bit closer. I thought it would be a lot more expensive than that. 

5 minutes ago, alex88 said:

I already looked into the train. You're allowed to bring 20kg of luggage and unlimited other luggage that you can pay for. I don't have a choice, I need to be in my hometown near Nakhon Sawan by the end of the month. If I can't get a train then I am hoping to buy extra tickets on the bus for extra luggage. Hiring a Hilux isn't an option as I don't have a license to drive a car. I've been riding a motorbike for years now. I was expecting transport to be back to normal by now. The restrictions are a lot more extreme than expected. 

Oh and by appliances I mean a rice cooker, hotplate, and kettle. Nothing crazy. Plus two large suitcases full of personal belongings. 

58 minutes ago, starky said:

All hospitals in Udon provide this as a same day (dependent on the time you arrive) service. And by all I mean private Bangkok, AEK et al. Your looking at @3000 baht

3000 baht might be ok for same day. No cheaper public hospital options?

57 minutes ago, starky said:

How do you plan to take "a lot" of luggage, appliances on a bus? You need to be more specific  about where you wish to go and how much you intend to transport if you want some solid advice. And if you know already train and bus services aren't as normal how would you be hoping for one? 

 If it is urgent as you say surely a few thousand baht would be a small price to pay. Failing that many places in Udon will hire a hilux, ranger or similar on short term rental.

I already looked into the train. You're allowed to bring 20kg of luggage and unlimited other luggage that you can pay for. I don't have a choice, I need to be in my hometown near Nakhon Sawan by the end of the month. If I can't get a train then I am hoping to buy extra tickets on the bus for extra luggage. Hiring a Hilux isn't an option as I don't have a license to drive a car. I've been riding a motorbike for years now. I was expecting transport to be back to normal by now. The restrictions are a lot more extreme than expected. 

20 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

You could probably hire a driver with a pick up truck. They usually hand around the bus station as well. Or there will be somebody there that know a guy that can drive you and your stuff.

I imagine a pick up truck for 1 passenger to go 8 hours would cost several thousand baht. Hoping for a train or bus at least most of the way. 

4 minutes ago, MrJ2U said:

Call:

 

Train Travel

The State Railway of Thailand is continuing with selected Northern, Northeastern, Southern, and Eastern routes. Information is available on the hotline 1690

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Its changing all the time.

 

You will have to wear a mask either way and trains are slow so hopefully its not a long trip.

 

 

 

It's going to be a bit unpleasant buy seems the most feasible way to travel with all my belongings. About a 10 hour trip.