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Thailand 300 baht entry fee for tourists set to start in early 2023
UTH001 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I agree, don't think too many won't visit because of that fee. BUT: I am also annoyed that I will have to pay this fee each time I enter. But I am curious how they will include that fee in the ticket price, but exclude Thai nationals. Will they require airlines and booking systems to change their IT systems to make that distinction? Or eventually set up kiosks at airports instead? In addition to the absolutely useless re-entry visa (Bt. 1,000), double or triple pricing (plus their plans to make hotel rooms for foreigners more expensive...) and me paying Thai Income tax each year (which close to 90% of Thais do NOT...). And being required to have Bt. 800,000 in my account for five months of the year, yip, they really make foreigners welcome! -
Just started taking Melatonin 2mg, not working for me. Increased to 6mg (three tablets), still not being able to sleep well. At least though, no hangover feeling in the morning. Guess it works for some people and not for others. I wish I could get cannabis on prescription...
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South African woman gets life sentence reduced in Thailand
UTH001 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Would be interesting to know what actually happened to the 'boyfriend'... -
Tax residence certificate
UTH001 replied to stat's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
My experience? I get a tax residence certificate each year. But ONLY after I have paid some taxes here. Not paying any taxes = no tax residence certificate, at least in Udon Thani! Same with the Thai Income Tax number, by they way. You only get that, once you are paying taxes. -
Thailand to consider interim measures to prevent Covid spread
UTH001 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
My US friends in Texas are fully vaccinated and boostered. All four of them (two adults, two kids) had Covid last month. Feeling a bit unwell for two days, and that was that. Less symptoms than that of a flu... -
CCSA to consider changing Thailand Pass requirement next week
UTH001 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Well, I am thrilled for you, of course. But there is possibly a slight difference between ME LIVING HERE and YOU NOT. AXA travel insurance is not accepted (purchased locally, which I have to do as I live here!), I am told to buy AXA SAWADEE instead. And I rarely to never write rubbish, just by the way! -
CCSA to consider changing Thailand Pass requirement next week
UTH001 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
You are aware that Thai Immigration (to the best of my knowledge) does not accept normal Travel Insurance. Even though many cover Covid and for far more than just US$10,000? I would be happy to have travel insurance. I do object though to an insurance with higher premium (compared to Travel Insurance) and fewer benefits! -
Thai pass insurance companies
UTH001 replied to HKexpat's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Really don't quite understand all this: AXA has a normal travel insurance (Bt. 3,138 for one year) that covers medical expenses like Covid up to Bt. 2,000,000 (US$59,000). Now that the requirement has been dropped to US$10,000, why is that insurance not acceptable. But one is required to buy the far far far more expensive AXA Sawasdee insurance? -
Thailand’s liquor vendors want 2-5pm alcohol sales ban revoked
UTH001 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
What's that got to do with the topic at hand? Australia has had a history of very weird alcohol laws, mostly copied from the UK. I remember the days when being a 'bona fide' traveler, you could drink as much as you liked on a Sunday afternoon and then drive home... -
Was told a few weeks ago by one Post Office that packages to the US can only be sent by courier, completely incorrect (and the 'suggested' rate was R2,150). Went to another post office and posted for R990 (airmail), without any problems. And yes, overseas shipping has become very expensive via Thai Post. Will no longer do it but post overseas, not worth it. Funny thing though? If I post in Germany via Deutsche Post / DHL to the US, the cost is a third, the new rates by Thai Post are a complete rip off.
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Being a 'dirty falang', very interested what the 'rules' will be put in place for boosters after 2x Pfizer.
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10% increase in international flights from Nov to Dec
UTH001 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
It would be more interesting to know how many international flights actually landed in Thailand last month (November), excluding cargo planes. Since there were only 133,294 international arrivals between November 1 and December 6 (3,702 per day on average, I could not find any data for November 1 to November 30 only), certainly 15,614 flight slot reservations are NOT required to carry that few passengers. I know that airlines currently make tons of money out of air cargo. But carrying on average only 8.5 passengers per plane is probably a bit ridiculous. -
Anutin speaks out on the unvaccinated possibly facing restrictions
UTH001 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Personal choice is fine, I am all for it. But health insurance premiums for non vaxx people should increase as they pose a higher risk (and potentially higher cost to the insurer). -
After all the glowing reports about Roojay, I signed up with them. I paid my premium on September 29, got the insurance papers on October 9 (via email) and then, nothing. I realized on October 27 that I had not received the insurance confirmation to be put onto the car window. I called, I was promised to get it via email (to print out myself). Nothing. I contacted them via the app on October 28, nothing. I called again today, someone eventually called me back. Turns out they 'forgot' to send it to me (not that they admitted to that, of course), only posted it on October 28, it is still 'on the way somewhere' (policy starts tomorrow). And all that seems perfectly ok for them, no apology, no nothing, <deleted> weak service, if you ask me.
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I am planning a one week road trip (by car) from the NorthEast to the NorthWest. That's should be possible without much hindrance, I expect? Anyone has more information?
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Thailand's 'draconian' alcohol laws in the spotlight
UTH001 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
And of course THESE people don't have a fridge or access to ice... -
Thailand to scrap quarantine for vaccinated visitors from Nov 1
UTH001 replied to Jonathan Fairfield's topic in Thailand News
I am not arguing that number. But I know ONE PERSON personally who is a resident here and 'did' Phuket to avoid hotel quarantine in BKK. But like others have stated, I am pretty sure that the number of REAL tourists (people who don't live here or have ties to Thai families) is miniscule. -
Thailand to scrap quarantine for vaccinated visitors from Nov 1
UTH001 replied to Jonathan Fairfield's topic in Thailand News
It is not just the 'desperate' visitors. I really need to go to Europe to get a few important things done, I have tried to go several times, but quarantine and (expensive and useless) Covid19 insurance made me decide NOT to go. It is a travesty that residents are treated like this (Thais too, of course)! -
Great news: Less quarantine at entry but what about Covid Insurance?
UTH001 replied to UTH001's topic in COVID-19 Coronavirus
Which of course makes no sense whatsoever, as it is fairly unlikely that I develop Covid19 after possibly having caught it overseas three months after arriving in the country... -
I am pleased that there has just been an announcement to reduce hotel quarantine to 7 days for fully vaccinated travelers entering Thailand. But what about the compulsory Covid insurance? It's all fine for real tourist to pay for say 4 weeks insurance, but what about Non-O visa holders? My visa renewal is in October each year, and if I decide to travel overseas in say November, I am stuck with having to pay for 12 months Covid insurance, which is completely ridiculous (and costly at Bt. 23,000!). Is anyone aware of any changes to this rule?
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Tourism minister pressing ahead with "Step by Step" reopening of Thailand
UTH001 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I really cannot comprehend how TAT can talk of OPENING UP anything, while all these restrictions are kept in place. I have been waiting for quite some time to go to Europe (not only for 'pleasure') but with these restrictions (or 'silly rules'?), I just cannot. My visa renewal is in October and returning in December would mean 10 months Covid insurance, which would probably set me back US$1,000. I am fully vaccinated, I don't mind doing a PCR test on the way back (well, one to board the plane, one on arrival), if that is really deemed necessary but not all that other <deleted> too. Besides, even if 5 foreigners arrive daily with Covid19, surely that's not exactly putting millions of Thais at risk, considering the daily OFFICIAL numbers currently hover around 15,000. I feel like I am in prison, don't like that feeling much!