searcher22

Yes, there is a sign posted at the Festival immigration office stating that they are no longer doing re-entry permits since March 8, and that you need to go to the immigration office near the airport.

Singapore is a lot richer and they are choking just the same.

Yes, groups of cyclists are more visible but they can also create bottlenecks on the road, so vehicles will attempt to overtake them and that's when the accident occurs. Numerous cycling groups have been mowed down by motorists in the past few years in Thailand and elsewhere.

I am fully vaccinated and arrived in Bangkok on September 24. Will I still need to do the 14-day quarantine until Oct 8?

Yes, that is my understanding, I saw one quote for 5500 baht from BKK to CM with driver.

Good to hear about the e-bike stores. My final destination being Chiang Mai, I too will opt for the Bangkok ASQ. As you stated, it is safer. It also gives me three options once my ASQ is completed: 1: Hire a driver car to CM 2: Rent a car 3: Have someone from CM come down to BKK and pick me up. Phuket is too far away for that.