Quarantine procedure “Tell your story” post it here !

[MRToMRT 1,775]

51 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

That's a typical price for a return ticket...these being offered at £2500 are one-way.

Actually on Thai Inter its not bad. They were the most expensive business class airline flying my favourite route, b4 all this. I could not afford to fly them. Ti LHR they were 167,000 return and 110,000 one way in Feb. Compared to 80K return through Middle East or Finland.

Edited August 6, 2020 by MRToMRT

[HashBrownHarry 1,954]

1 hour ago, PatrickC said:

 

Not sure. I can tell you that the Movenpick, where I am staying, is very responsive to emails. I booked that way.

Do you have a contact e-mail address?

 

Thanks.

[bolt 120]

I’m flying in tomorrow morning. So I can join the gang. 

[bolt 120]

4 hours ago, cerox said:

Thank you.

But I guess you use online booking platforms to see which ones are available, right? Then contact them for the ASQ package.

I sent 5-6 emails to each hotel. Then once I was happy I booked using the special ASQ link sent by the hotel. 
you can’t book rooms on AGODA or Booking.com etc. 
same with flights don’t book anything your self. The Embassy needs to be involved 

[unheard 223]

4 minutes ago, bolt said:

I sent 5-6 emails to each hotel. Then once I was happy I booked using the special ASQ link sent by the hotel. 
you can’t book rooms on AGODA or Booking.com etc. 
same with flights don’t book anything your self. The Embassy needs to be involved 

And if the flight/room are booked outside of the designated ASQ booking channels, you'll be stuck with cancelled invalid bookings and potential penalties and/or very lengthy refund process.

And then will have to start it all over again.

[HashBrownHarry 1,954]

13 hours ago, PatrickC said:

 

CHAIMANAKARN Rattapol <[email protected]>

Resort Bdms Reservation <[email protected]>

Resort Bdms Sales <[email protected]>

 

If you are considering staying here they are quite friendly and very responsive. They all speak good English as well.

Excellent, thanks for that.

[SnipTheCat 195]

23 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

You have to do the reservation directly with a ASQ hotel. After completing the  certificate of entry application the embassy will inform you when to do it after your flight is confirmed.

In case of repatriation under a work permit, the ASQ reservation has to be done after COE request approval and the embassy has a flight for you. (this was my case)
 

However.. in case of repatriation under marriage, the embassy requires an ASQ (flexible) booking at the deposit of the COE application, right now only few hotels accept a flexible ASQ booking, and there is no guarantee if/when you are approved and get a flight there will be availability at that date. My father is in that case... and the ASQ hotel where I am now told me they don't accept flexible booking, and they have received the directive this week not to accept any booking without a proof of air ticket from a thai embassy. the Embassy gave him 3 hotels that accept flexible booking, of course starting at 60k baht

[jacko45k 17,695]

18 hours ago, PatrickC said:

 

£2,500 return from London to Bangkok in business class? Doubt that. 

Used to be readily obtainable... discounted Biz Class like 'D' or 'I', but a full fare 'J' would be more. 

[Wars 55]

Just arrived in my ASQ. Getting on the flight at JFK was easy the airline they glanced over the documents issued the boarding pass. Flight was really empty JFK to Seoul, most people had the whole row to themselves. The connecting flight at Seoul to Bangkok was pretty much full. They just checked the boarding pass before getting on the flight. Landing in Bangkok we had to fill out the usual arrival card and an extra health questionnaire. As others said afterwards we played "musical chairs" They checked documents a couple of times gave out a red ASQ badge then checked our documents again while moving up the chairs and then got changed to a Green ASQ badge. They have a list with the ASQ's and your name will be on there. Afterwards it was immigration then baggage pick up. After the baggage pick up they look at the ASQ badge and take it and then call you outside to where the ASQ vans will be picking you up. Each hotel is holding their sign. I got put in the van had to wait for 1 other person. Got to the hotel they checked us in made me pay for the remaining amount left on the hotel after the deposit. A nurse did a quick check up and giving us hand sanitizer masks and a thermometer. Told me twice a day I'll have to check my temp and send it to the hospitals line chat. I did not need a covid 19 test upon arrival or at the hotel. They did not check the duty free alcohol I brought as well.

 

 

Edited August 8, 2020 by Wars

[jasonr3255 48]

Many thanks for your input WARS 

 

[lapamita 284]

ticket 750 usd from europe  ow

 

3 tests in thailand and one required bfr departure

 room state quarantaene good

food very poor

15 days stay there

cant go out door anywhere

very strict can only order dry food from shopping list

 

people can bring thing no fresh food get 6hrs later

 

[lapamita 284]

arrival

 

have fun if y want go back

[Sheryl 27,769]

On 8/6/2020 at 11:25 AM, madhav said:

True, I imagine they would provide something if you explained the situation. 

I am actually in Thailand, have lived here for years on a Non-B visa. However I need to leave in Sept and plan to return back in Dec. I do hope by that point in time all this would have ended. ...

 

You are an optimist!

 

I needed to leave in July but did not and at this point just hoping to be able to go by next July.

 

I doubt there will be any change by December. If you are not married to a Thai I would reconsider your plan. And if you are, be ready for a lot of red tape, delays, and quarantine.

[jasonr3255 48]

 

     Now that I am approaching my 13th day of Quarantine I thought I would share my experience since I received a phone call this morning to my room from the hotel nurse explaining that my second test for Covid 19 has returned negative and therefore I’m free to leave on day 15 6am sharp. 

       Ok, arrived at Heathrow Airport for the TG917 to Bangkok departing 21:30. I was advised to arrive for check in at 5pm and a steady stream of people started to get in line before check in opened. Seemed as though I waited a good 2hours before it finally opened and the ground staff started to check all documents. Luckily seemed that no weight restrictions were in place for this flight as was a little worried my luggage was a few kilos over. 

      Passed through security fairly swiftly grabbed a snack a moved straight onto the gate which was a good 20min walk under the runway. Before boarding, temperatures and documents were checked again. We were greeted by Thai airways cabin crew in face masks goggles and hazmat suits, worn throughout the flight. Flight was full and masks were mandatory at all times except when eating. 

     Arrived at Swampy and was greeted by dozens of what look liked Immigration police and airport staff kindly pointing us in the direction of Immigration, travelled along the moving walkways until we reached the centre point of the arrival gates which were now lined with hundreds of chairs for which we were told to sit until our next instructions. Our documents were checked while seated to confirm we had all the necessary paperwork ie covid tests, insurance and hotel bookings. This procedure was repeated another couple of times until we were finally instructed to proceed through to the immigration booths and baggage lounge.

       Immigration stamped the passport and we collected our baggage from the carousel. Once through customs we were checked with a sticker that unbeknown to me was placed upon my shirt during one of the previous checkpoints, this number made it easy for our bus driver’s assistant to recognise us and ensure we were heading for the correct hotel and bus. The buses were your standard Toyota Minibuses with what seemed a maximum of 5 people to each bus.

Arrived at my hotel after a 30 min bus journey from the Airport. At the Hotel our bags were unloaded while we were instructed to remain on the bus. Each one of us was then checked off by our names and passports while seated in the bus, then asked to disembark one by one after having our temperature checked. Our bags were delivered to the front door of my room and the  key card was issued for me to enter. Inside the room was a hotel booklet which showed a flow chart of the quarantine procedure from arrival until departure. Daily temperature checks need to be submitted morning and evening to the Nurse by call or Line if you have registered. 

      Day 5 arrived and a nurse knocked on the door and led us to the top floor of the hotel where a designated Covid 19 checking booth had been erected to conduct  the Covid tests. Time had passed pretty quick with an endless supply of Netflix, Xbox, and book reading, though I would be lying if I didn’t admit that at times it got a little lonely. Food 3 times per day is delivered to your front door with a knock and other essential items can be ordered from 7/11 if your hotel is in close proximity. Unfortunately because someone tested positive shortly after the arrival of our flight we were not permitted to be released on day 7 and were told we can only be released after day 12 covid results return negative which is day 13 today. I was offered to be released from my room for a 30min exercise slot tomorrow but have declined as I will be checking out at 6am on Wednesday. 

        All in all it has gone fairly quickly without to much trouble, though I would strongly advise that you check your hotel fits your needs before booking. I am not a great fan of Air conditioning blowing 24hrs a day as it makes my throat dry and builds up excess mucus, so the thought of being stuck on the 50th floor with a beat up aircon system didn’t entice me much. The hotel I chose had 8 floors a back window which could fully retract and the use of a balcony which made life a lot more pleasant as during the day I could rely on outside air flowing through.

 I hope this gives a little insight into what to expect. Others have also posted before me with some detailed excellent accounts. Feel free to PM if you have any questions 

Good luck all those making the journey.

 

[MiclB 28]

On 8/7/2020 at 12:59 AM, SnipTheCat said:

In case of repatriation under a work permit, the ASQ reservation has to be done after COE request approval and the embassy has a flight for you. (this was my case)
 

However.. in case of repatriation under marriage, the embassy requires an ASQ (flexible) booking at the deposit of the COE application, right now only few hotels accept a flexible ASQ booking, and there is no guarantee if/when you are approved and get a flight there will be availability at that date. My father is in that case... and the ASQ hotel where I am now told me they don't accept flexible booking, and they have received the directive this week not to accept any booking without a proof of air ticket from a thai embassy. the Embassy gave him 3 hotels that accept flexible booking, of course starting at 60k baht

That 60K was "per person"?