On 1/7/2022 at 5:00 AM, SCOTT FITZGERSLD said:

many other simply give up on thailand and book their holiday somewhere else, and that

is A HUGE LOSS for thailand

I think you overestimate your contribution to the Thai tourism economy.

How much is 'many others'? Hundreds, thousands?

The pandemic does have an impact on GDP and Thai economy.

A few, or even 'many others', less arrivals does not.

 

Good luck and hope you can make it here in due time. Same as many others.

On 1/9/2022 at 6:30 AM, texanaust said:

Thank you for the info.  However, I want to book with a refund option (in case my flight is cancelled or test positive, etc).  I feel like Thailand Pass is pushing everyone into booking direct which equals 'non-refundable.'

I think you've hit on something here. It might explain the 'difficulty' with American cards (US operators more willing to do chargebacks for non rendered services) and the requirements to book direct with hotels etc.

 

They want to keep the money even if they provide no pass, no room, no tests. It's a pretty squalid way to hang onto a few bucks while trashing your reputation.