Popular Post edwinchester Posted September 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2021 "Mr. Yuthasak said the TAT has also discussed with health authorities a reduction in the price, to around 8,000 baht, for three RT-PCR tests" So my daughter's family of 5 would have to pay an extra 40k bht! I think I know their answer already. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mjakob007 Posted September 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2021 14 hours ago, Kadilo said: That’s for 3 x tests I believe. If you work it out in £ it’s around £60 per test. As a comparison they are charging up to £90 in the UK. So Thais not the only ones to rob you. Should we not be comparing prices in thailand with countries that are of similar nature? Cost of Doctors consultation in Thailand is not comparable with that in the west.. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunjeff Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Tourists are required to follow the guidelines, such as activating the Mor Chana app and being checked daily by an SHA Plus manager, instead of being kept in quarantine or only travelling under a tour program. Mr. Yuthasak said the TAT has also discussed with health authorities a reduction in the price, to around 8,000 baht, for three RT-PCR tests, which is considered an obstacle for the reopening program in both “Phuket Sandbox” and “Samui Plus”. In other words, exactly the same conditions and prices as the Phuket Sandbox - not sure how this represents an improvement, unless the idea is just to prevent other provinces from dreaming up increasingly restrictive and expensive requirements as they "open". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 1 hour ago, British Bulldog said: As a foreigner in Laos, I pay 500 baht for a Covid test, locals are much cheaper and free in some places . Rectal.....? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thailand49 Posted September 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2021 End all the mandates required to get in! There have been millions donated to Thailand in supplies like the test or out right cash to purchase yet they are charging these outrages prices then you got the 300-600 baht that was approved a year ago added to the price of a plane ticket admission for health and tourist promotion cost. Does any of this stuff smell to anyone? Stupid ideas after stupid idea but these guys do know how to come up with all these catch program names so many I've lost track the reason I can't seem to move on from criticizing????????? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 2 hours ago, radjag said: THB8000 for 3 rapid PCR tests in Phuket is actually comparatively good value. Last week I had to pay THB9,000 in USA for just one rapid PCR test. That's about the prices I saw in Ca. for the rapid test. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaySmc Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 14 hours ago, tomazbodner said: dropping first O is more appropriate Somebody got paid big bucks to come up with that "unique" branding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernRyland Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I'll believe it when I see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 And at what number of new cases per day, hospital admissions per day, number of people being intubated in ICU wards, and number of daily deaths, will this plan be abandoned and the country re-enter lockdown? Best to have a well-formulated back-up plan, as you're likely to need it this winter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MajorTom Posted September 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2021 14 hours ago, zzaa09 said: Profiteering during times of trouble and tragedy is an old practice - worldwide. No. At the moment this is particular to the land of greed actually. I have been in quarantine in 3 different countries in the past few months. Prices in THB. Tests included. In my experience hotel prices have been quite similar in all 3 countries under normal circumstances. Malaysia, KL: 14 days in a 4,5 Star Hotel: 22.500B Philippines: 10 days in a 5 star apartment hotel with separate bedroom, western kitchen, washing machines, dryer etc.: 39.000B. Something similar in Thailand would probably cost 200K+ Thailand: 15 days in run-down 3 star ASQ. cockroaches, mold etc.: 59.000B 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NorthernRyland Posted September 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, Guderian said: And at what number of new cases per day, hospital admissions per day, number of people being intubated in ICU wards, and number of daily deaths, will this plan be abandoned and the country re-enter lockdown? Best to have a well-formulated back-up plan, as you're likely to need it this winter. The game is sooooo over at this point. USA is 50% fully vaccinated and cases are where they were at in November last year. Multiple people I know personally have been infected despite being fully vaccinated. Thinking you can rely on these vaccines to prevent spread is beyond retarded and Thailand needs to come to terms with this. It will either happen via tourists or on its own but Thailand WILL eventually face the same reality as the rest of the world. It's over. Give up and go back to living already. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 15 hours ago, Saratoga Slim Anon said: government is infighting, I agree. Hopefully brings their downfall. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamNoone88 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Meanwhile, for those of us with a business in Thailand, domestic travel is hamstrung and PCR tests remain (with different validity periods from just 72 hours to 7 days) inbound and outbound on every flight and from every origin/destination, flights are few and far between and pretty much everything is closed. I am trying to run a business in this country - stop pansy-ing around for a handful of international tourists that won't come anyway because of their own home rules for quarantine and travel. Open up country internally, get the domestic economy moving first and make that work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 1 hour ago, EVENKEEL said: That's about the prices I saw in Ca. for the rapid test. Wow! Most people have insurance though through Obama care, right? "How Much Does a Rapid COVID Test Cost Without Insurance" https://www.talktomira.com/post/how-much-does-coronavirus-covid-19-testing-cost-with-or-without-insurance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerslife Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 New day, new policy. Don't worry if you don't like it, there will be another one tomorrow. As the great Groucho Marx said "these are my principals, if you don't like them - I have others". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmonman Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 I'll head to my local Thai consulate tomorrow to register for this new plan. I anticipate they will have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about. Why can't these people just shut up until they've made the plan, worked out the details, informed the consulates and embassies of the procedures and are ready to implement it. Otherwise it is just more talk. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 1 hour ago, EVENKEEL said: That's about the prices I saw in Ca. for the rapid test. . I paid $125 for a "test" (that had a very reasonable CT of 25.) That included same day results, and pages of very official paperwork with embossed stamps and watermarks. Best of all, they hit oil without drilling deep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 17 minutes ago, MrJ2U said: Wow! Most people have insurance though through Obama care, right? "How Much Does a Rapid COVID Test Cost Without Insurance" https://www.talktomira.com/post/how-much-does-coronavirus-covid-19-testing-cost-with-or-without-insurance Price for rapid 2 hr result test RT-PCR is $299. in my neck of the woods in Ca. If we're already spending loads of money to return to Thailand, $299. is just another one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultName Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 This is the Tourist Authority speaking. They can say what they want, but it won't affect policy, that's set higher up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeijoshinCool Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Guderian said: Best to have a well-formulated back-up plan, as you're likely to need it this winter. . Winter? Uhm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverlomsak Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 16 hours ago, snoop1130 said: He said, under this plan, every province will apply the same standard operating procedure (SOP), Like they do with all services now, eg Immigration, local Government offices, etc., this is my way of applying the national standards and procedures. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amazon-kroger-and-walmart-cheaper-rapid-covid-19-tests/ <<<< Link to the Bangkok Post removed >>>> Edited September 15, 2021 by metisdead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 21 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said: Price for rapid 2 hr result test RT-PCR is $299. in my neck of the woods in Ca. If we're already spending loads of money to return to Thailand, $299. is just another one. Welcome back-----sooon. Despite all the complaining, I love it here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 The PM promised that the whole of Thailand would be fully opened in 120 days with three weeks to go I will be very disappointed if once again he does a complete U Turn on his promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 17 hours ago, Kadilo said: That’s for 3 x tests I believe. If you work it out in £ it’s around £60 per test. As a comparison they are charging up to £90 in the UK. So Thais not the only ones to rob you. You may be right but wages are 3 to 4 times higher in the U.K. compered to what the average Thai earns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millcx Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 17 hours ago, Mavideol said: and here we go again with TAT ""expecting, rethinking, proposing, anticipating and........ "" 555 5555555555555555555555555 … Pause …. 555555555555555544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 So will punters be able to fly straight to a Bangkok hotel or still has to be Phuket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10baht Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 4 hours ago, radjag said: THB8000 for 3 rapid PCR tests in Phuket is actually comparatively good value. Last week I had to pay THB9,000 in USA for just one rapid PCR test. You are either very stupid or honesty challenged when it comes to telling the truth. I was in the States from mid-April last year until 22 November. Between my wife and I, we had 12 PCR tests including the ones 72 hours before coming back to Thailand. Total cost = $0.00. I am shocked they took baht at your test center. Was this at a Phuket extension clinic? What did they charge you for your transport? 1000 baht? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10baht Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 2 hours ago, EVENKEEL said: That's about the prices I saw in Ca. for the rapid test. And that's only the tip of CA's problem iceberg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10baht Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 15 hours ago, 86Tiger said: No COE, no stupid COVID insurance, no ASQ, no travel restriction so I can fly into BKK and go home to Udon. Or, you are not "open" Pretty much best quote of the day except unless I wrote something better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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