It does seem to be at best a racket to boost to the coffers of the beleaguered hotel industry, I went through quarantine 14 days twice to get back to work, plus insurance. But has it degenerated to a scam? It would be interesting to know which hotel it was and if it has happened to any other guests of that particular hotel. If those two were a target they wouldn't exactly be flush with money but on the other hand, can't speak any Thai, no company to help, don't know anyone in Thailand, no back up.