Having some bizarre conversations with the hotel I’m looking at. I can’t order food apart from the set Covid menu for even if I pay extra? Makes no sense.

 

After day 7 they allow you to either go to the gym or sit outside but not both and you must make your choice 7 days in advance. What on Earth is going on???

8 minutes ago, Scofield said:

I can’t order food apart from the set Covid menu for even if I pay extra? Makes no sense.

 

Read a few reports that some hotels are using external catering in which case it would make sense i.e. too much hassle catering for every individual. On the other hand, numerous ASQ hotels include discounts on food from their standard/a la carte menus.

 

11 minutes ago, Scofield said:

After day 7 they allow you to either go to the gym or sit outside but not both and you must make your choice 7 days in advance. What on Earth is going on?

 

Is that from then on or per session?

Yes, a friend stayed in a hotel in Sukhumvit and was allowed to walk outside his room and sit in a certain area, I think near the pool after his first negative test result.

Edited December 17, 20205 yr by KhaoYai

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Yes, you will be in "Quarantine".

Sounds like it all makes a lot of sense to me.

I would pick the gym option better then jogging back and forth in your room for an hour.

 

 

OP, with some research (there are several detailed threads with first hand ASQ experience) you would have been well aware of restrictions. 

You made a call and now complain. 

Completely out of the blue the bloke who lives next door to me turned up in Thailand yesterday, he's been in quarantine for the last 2 weeks.

 

Apparently he wasn't allowed out of the room at all for the entire 2 weeks and he said the food is enough to keep you alive but that's about it.

 

I guess you get what you pay for.....he went for one of the cheaper options on Sukhumvit, less than 40k Baht apparently.

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

OP, with some research (there are several detailed threads with first hand ASQ experience) you would have been well aware of restrictions. 

You made a call and now complain. 

I’ve not made the call hence my observations. There is no logic to what they are proposing.

Look around as different hotels offer different choices. Below gives an idea on what another hotel offers.

 

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• 15 %  Discount Food and Beverage , on additional Ala Carte room service menu items

• 25 % Discount laundry service.

 

• After 1 st. testing on 05 th. date , after passing COVID-19  testing, day 07 onwards the guest will be permitted to enjoy relaxing area on rooftop floor  (inside of hotel area )

• After 2 nd. testing on 12 th. date after passing COVID-19  testing ,  day 13 onwards the guest will be permitted to enjoy fitness center facilities ( can't swim in the pool )

 

 

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12 hours ago, Scofield said:

I’ve not made the call hence my observations. There is no logic to what they are proposing.

I think the guidelines are there for a reason. Food is included in the ASQ. Some hotels offer minimal shopping service at a local 7-11 or convenience store and also other minimal in house room service . The hotels are not set up to screen and filter requests for the variety of people in quarantine and the variety of items or places people would like to shop at. The quarantine is there for a reason..... to protect you, the other people in quarantine and the staff. 

On 12/17/2020 at 5:19 PM, Scofield said:

Having some bizarre conversations with the hotel I’m looking at. I can’t order food apart from the set Covid menu for even if I pay extra? Makes no sense.

 

After day 7 they allow you to either go to the gym or sit outside but not both and you must make your choice 7 days in advance. What on Earth is going on???

Count yourself lucky that they let you leave the room.

When you go into quarantine in Australia you stay in the room for 14 days and cannot even open the windows.

I would have thought after what they went through getting to Thailand 

The 14/15 days in Quarantine would be the least of their worries

Enjoy being back 

Some people will be waiting a long time before they can return  back

What ever their reasons 

I am on my 14th day in quarantine at the Premier Best Western and have had no desire to order anything extra as the 3 meals they supply are tasty and filling. They are usually warm but am in quarantine so have to expect that room service for the entire meal service for the entire hotel sometimes food will not be hot.

Room service is available for extra meals and non alcoholic drinks from 11.00 am to 23.00 pm.

The rooms are big enough to do laps of the room for 30 minutes at a time 3-4 times a day. I have been up on the roof garden everyday since day seven.

People should have a mind set that they are in quarantine and be positive. You should not be expecting the same experience as if you were on holiday !

Edited December 19, 20205 yr by mlkik

I don't understand why they don't allow people to order the food they like, as long as they're prepared to pay obviously. That's just unnecessarily cruel.

 

I don't like the alcohol restrictions either, but unlike with food,  at least I can see some justification for that, as some prisoners would get unruly under the influence.

 

Has anyone had anxiety attacks in ASQ?  I think this would be a long 14 days.  

43 minutes ago, mlkik said:

I am on my 14th day in quarantine at the Premier Best Western and have had no desire to order anything extra as the 3 meals they supply are tasty and filling. They are usually warm but am in quarantine so have to expect that room service for the entire meal service for the entire hotel sometimes food will not be hot.

Room service is available for extra meals and non alcoholic drinks from 11.00 am to 23.00 pm.

The rooms are big enough to do laps of the room for 30 minutes at a time 3-4 times a day. I have been up on the roof garden everyday since day seven.

People should have a mind set that they are in quarantine and be positive. You should not be expecting the same experience as if you were on holiday !

Congratulations and enjoy your release.

These are the rules. If you don't like them either stay away until 2022 or check with another hotel. Your logic is certainly not Thai logic!

On 12/17/2020 at 7:29 PM, Scofield said:

I’ve not made the call hence my observations. There is no logic to what they are proposing.

In which case, I would recommend doing some more research. I just spoke to two people returning yesterday to Chiang Mai  retirement from their quarantine in Bangkok and they were pleased with the treatment at their hotel.Think their cost was 55K - 70K baht (I cannot remember) for the 15 nights, tests and 3 meals a day provided. They had balconies overlooking the river to sit outside, plus the more open options after the first week of being tested negative.

Edited December 19, 20205 yr by wwest5829

On 12/17/2020 at 5:19 PM, Scofield said:

Having some bizarre conversations with the hotel I’m looking at. I can’t order food apart from the set Covid menu for even if I pay extra? Makes no sense.

 

After day 7 they allow you to either go to the gym or sit outside but not both and you must make your choice 7 days in advance. What on Earth is going on???

You may want to try another ASQ.

 

we were allowed to walk and sit outside depending on the result of first covid test. and we could make the request previous day. in fact, we did it only on the days of house keeping as it was more stressful to be let out of your room, but imprisoned in an area by the pool.

 

extenal food- they allowed deliveries from 7-11 and TOPS etc. 

no wet food, we were told

 

Australia is 66,000 Bht minimum. No alcohol, no outside food & in many no leaving the room for 15 days

I do not see with minimal activity why big meals are a necessity anyway (Would like a glass of wine, but understand)

Their brief is to keep contact to a minimum which is their priority.

The choices in Thailand are many & varied & as long as have internet, coffee available along with 3 meals a day

& a good shower I am fine

 

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I don't understand why they don't allow people to order the food they like, as long as they're prepared to pay obviously. That's just unnecessarily cruel.

 

That would limit you to a diet of pizzas, flapjacks and omelets. They're  the only foods they can slide under the door.

 

If you expect logic and common sense then you are in the wrong country ! ????

 I think you're a bit confused. Normally you're allowed into a relaxation areas for up to an hour a day after first negative test and then allowed to use the gym after second negative test (day 11, 12 or 13). Regarding food, you'll use very few calories stuck in your room and so will hardly feel hungry. And finally, make sure you get a room with a large balcony which you're allowed to use otherwise you're in for a very difficult 15 nights/16 days.

34 minutes ago, davidcraig said:

And finally, make sure you get a room with a large balcony which you're allowed to use otherwise you're in for a very difficult 15 nights/16 days.

On my 14th day in ASQ and do not have a balcony. I do not smoke so why would I need a balcony ? I am perfectly happy in my decent sized room.

Quarantine is not really that bad , I have done it 5 times now , 14 days each time for my job offshore so this quarantine in Bangkok is going to be my sixth time locked up again like a prisoner but not getting paid for it this time and on new years eve of all times , dry your eyes and get on with it , you will soon be free!!!!

45 minutes ago, Andy185 said:

Quarantine is not really that bad , I have done it 5 times now , 14 days each time for my job offshore so this quarantine in Bangkok is going to be my sixth time locked up again like a prisoner but not getting paid for it this time and on new years eve of all times , dry your eyes and get on with it , you will soon be free!!!!

Happy New Year...sounds more exciting than my plans at home

10 hours ago, Caldera said:

I don't understand why they don't allow people to order the food they like, as long as they're prepared to pay obviously. That's just unnecessarily cruel.

 

I don't like the alcohol restrictions either, but unlike with food,  at least I can see some justification for that, as some prisoners would get unruly under the influence.

 

The guidelines are there to be able to handle the situation of quarantining people coming in a way to be able to control all the aspects for protection for the facility the staff the guests and the vendors and not spread the virus. How would you suggest they effectively protect everyone if you let numerous guest ordering for any number of outside restuarants or shops and having those extra people, staff, vendors coming and going at will just to satisfy a whim of the moment for some different type of food. Most hotels offer additional room service and minimal shopping at local stores in a controlled manner.  It's not really hard to understand this concept if you actually stop and think about it.  I'm not sure how it comes anywhere close to unnecessarily cruel.    

Edited December 19, 20205 yr by Dan O
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I am currently in ASQ.  The thing to remember is that the hotel is operating as an 'Alternative State Quarentine" not as a "hotel".  We have a group chat here for the guests and the complaining and moaning is off the charts.  Some people always think they deserve more or that they know better.  Just suck it up, it is only 2 weeks.