Thailand pass

[gr31]

We applied for our Thai pass on Friday, I got mine within 24hours and my partner (in the Philippines) is still waiting, anyone else found this?

[TC17]

Mine took 6 days, but it came!  It seems if your country has a QR code for the Covid-19 vaccination program, it speeds the approval process a lot

[KannikaP]

Just applied for mine but realised it isn't needed until your RETURN journey, so can access the email while abroad, so no panic.

[AlfonsV]

I still stuck with some of my questions.
1) Do a general insurance covering the requested USD 50.000 fulfils the needs or is a separate statement from the insurance about the cover of covid issues is necessary?
2) If the company is not willing to give such a statement (because of preconditions, for instance), would it be "wise" to get a specific covid insurance from another company in addition?

3) I booked a SHA+ hotel for 1 day after arrival by booking.com but it is not a package with PCR test. Is a package booking mandatory or is it possible to do the PCR test at the airport at my own responsibility?
Thanks a lot for your

inputs and experiences!

Edited November 7, 2021 by AlfonsV
missed last sentence

[Salerno]

1 Your policy must specifically mention Covid.

2 Yes.

3 You need prepaid PCR and transport to hotel (easier to get a package).

[AlfonsV]

Thus it seems I have to cancel the one I have and looking for another hotel with package?

 

[Salerno]

4 minutes ago, AlfonsV said:

Thus it seems I have to cancel the one I have and looking for another hotel with package?

IMO, makes life easier.

[Salerno]

Where are you heading to anyway? Considering it's just one night I'd even consider the package an "airport hotel" (6 Km away in reality) for 3990 Bht. Quick to get to then chill out waiting for result.

[AlfonsV]

The issue is that I arrive early in the morning and have hours before being able to check-in at the hotel which is in airport area. I would have a plenty of time to get a PCR test at the airport if there is any.
In addition, sure only with speculation and in my dreams, I have a confirmed flight BKK-CNX in the afternoon I may reach, if the regulation change and would allow a quick-test 555.
Dear Salerno, I always appreciate your constructive comments and advices.

[AlfonsV]

Did you think of a specific airport hotel?

[AlfonsV]

One of the reasons why I booked "my" hotel is that I am allowed to cancel free of charge the day I arrive till 2 p.m.  - means 1 hour before check-in.

 

[Salerno]

3 minutes ago, AlfonsV said:

Did you think of a specific airport hotel?

This one: https://asq.in.th/asq-thailand-hotels/elegant-airport-hotel-bangkok-sandbox Get in touch direct and ask if they can accommodate your needs. This isn't "normal" times so normal check-in times shouldn't apply IMO. No harm in asking.

 

4 minutes ago, AlfonsV said:

One of the reasons why I booked "my" hotel is that I am allowed to cancel free of charge the day I arrive till 2 p.m.  - means 1 hour before check-in.

Nice try 555

 

You have to be taken to the hotel, no place to hang around at the airport. When are you heading back? You never know, they could start a system like Samui-plus given the amount of people that head to Chiang Mai (nothing has been said, haven't even seen any speculation, but seems logical to me).

 

10 minutes ago, AlfonsV said:

I always appreciate your constructive comments and advices.

Thanks and you're welcome.

[internationalism]

28 minutes ago, AlfonsV said:

The issue is that I arrive early in the morning and have hours before being able to check-in at the hotel which is in airport area. I would have a plenty of time to get a PCR test at the airport if there is any.
In addition, sure only with speculation and in my dreams, I have a confirmed flight BKK-CNX in the afternoon I may reach, if the regulation change and would allow a quick-test 555.
Dear Salerno, I always appreciate your constructive comments and advices.

you will be taken to hotel from the airport, check in no matter what hour it is and tested.

You will wait for results and no charge for any delay. Same people stayed for 28h. In some cases probably more.

They will not charge for 2 nights. It's part of the package.

I never heard about cancellation policy 1h before arrival. Minimum 1 day.

With AQ you can change date without additional fees  

[AlfonsV]

3 minutes ago, internationalism said:

you will be taken to hotel from the airport, check in no matter what hour it is and tested.

You will wait for results and no charge for any delay. Same people stayed for 28h. In some cases probably more.

They will not charge for 2 nights. It's part of the package.

I never heard about cancellation policy 1h before arrival. Minimum 1 day.

With AQ you can change date without additional fees  

Thanks you for your advice. However, the Sinsuvarn Airport Suite Hotel SHA+ hotel allows for 2 room categories this cancellation policy

[internationalism]

21 minutes ago, AlfonsV said:

Thanks you for your advice. However, the Sinsuvarn Airport Suite Hotel SHA+ hotel allows for 2 room categories this cancellation policy

it's a sha+ hotel for some 800b.

You need AQ hotel, they are in the region of 4k, that includes transport, pcr and food.

[AlfonsV]

I like to choose AXA insurance in addition to my usual general insurance at Aetna. Thus I will have 2 insurances which cover USD 50.000, one for 1 year Aetna and AXA for 30 days.
I see AXA want to know the preconditions as well, excluding heart and vessel issues. I worry that this leads to some problem when applying the Thai Pass. 

Or not?
 

[internationalism]

if your aetna is too low you have to upgrade it (cancel old one and take a new one).

Chose high deductible if premium is too high.

No need for another substandard policy, it won't be honoured. Just one good one.

[AlfonsV]

I will upgrade Aetna to 2 millions which is good enough for the Thai Pass request - right?
They exclude the preconditions such as heart and vessel issues. I worry that this leads to some problem and may not be accepted when applying the Thai Pass because heart problems may occur along with a covid infection.

[Salerno]

24 minutes ago, AlfonsV said:

I see AXA want to know the preconditions as well, excluding heart and vessel issues. I worry that this leads to some problem when applying the Thai Pass. 

If AXA gives you cover then not an issue with TP. 

 

Does Aetna cover for asymptomatic? If not sure, check. AXA does so worth a few thousand just in case.

[AlfonsV]

I hope Monday I will get a more clear answer from Aetna and then decide if I take AXA in addition. Thanks for the hint about asymptomatic!