konaboy Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 I and my 11 year old son started the difficult journey from Hawaii through the morass of documentation and expense to get to Thailand 10 days ago. We finally arrived at our Bangkok hotel and were tested and temperature taken twice a day. Before leaving Hawaii I was informed we could spend 45 minutes a day at the "Relaxation area" by the roof pool. Even was shown a photo of this sublime place. This would occur after our second negative test on our sixth day. Well, that day came and I called the front desk to make arrangements to finally get some fresh air. I was informed-"New Rule by Government" We both must stay in room for all 15 days! OUCH! Has this happened to anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wprime Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 No, I was allowed to use the gym and pool area (though not the pool). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 Happened to me in my ASQ in Feb. I was allowed out once then told that "due to new strain of virus in UK, (where I was from) confined to room for the duration" Just the whim of Thai gov. pushing Farangs about to keep them in their place and make the welcome. Your hotel is only obeying instructions. No point in arguing with them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konaboy Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 thanks I am vaccinated and had passed 3 tests. Anyone coming over better bring a thick book. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post josephbloggs Posted June 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Robin said: Just the whim of Thai gov. pushing Farangs about to keep them in their place and make the welcome. Another poor TVF poster with a victim complex. The same rule applies to Thais doing their quarantine. Sorry. You can remove the chip from your shoulder now. 7 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, josephbloggs said: Another poor TVF poster with a victim complex. The same rule applies to Thais doing their quarantine. Sorry. You can remove the chip from your shoulder now. Just another poster that maybe could have avoided prison for 15 days by waiting a month maybe ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 6 hours ago, RichardColeman said: Just another poster that maybe could have avoided prison for 15 days by waiting a month maybe ? Why, what happens in a month? Can you confirm that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 11 minutes ago, HashBrownHarry said: Why, what happens in a month? Can you confirm that? There is a strong probability that the Phuket Sandbox model will be approved next week: A 15 day stay at an open resort, can use the facilitys and can travel the local area rather than being restricted to single ASQ hotel room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 4 hours ago, richard_smith237 said: There is a strong probability that the Phuket Sandbox model will be approved next week: A 15 day stay at an open resort, can use the facilitys and can travel the local area rather than being restricted to single ASQ hotel room. Ok, once fully vaccinate i assume? And then you can travel freely around thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konaboy Posted June 9, 2021 Author Share Posted June 9, 2021 unfortunately, my 11 year old son is not vaccinated yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senechal Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 (edited) I was allowed "roof time" for an hour per day, although the pool was closed. Roof time was basically an opportunity to go for a brisk walk, doing laps of the roof. I walked for pretty much the full hour every day, and it made a big difference. It might depend on where you're doing your quarantine though. Bangkok might be stricter than other places, as it's designated a "deep red zone". (?) But to answer your question: This is the first I've heard of zero roof time. Seems odd. Edited June 9, 2021 by Senechal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted June 9, 2021 Share Posted June 9, 2021 On 6/7/2021 at 11:07 PM, richard_smith237 said: There is a strong probability that the Phuket Sandbox model will be approved next week: A 15 day stay at an open resort, can use the facilitys and can travel the local area rather than being restricted to single ASQ hotel room. Phuket knocked back to 9th July and from 7 to 14 days.. Nobody will touch it now 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konaboy Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 thanks senechal; where was your hotel located. One person wrote the rule changed at end of April. I checked in in May and never saw any rule like this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samtam Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 On 6/9/2021 at 4:48 PM, madmen said: Phuket knocked back to 9th July and from 7 to 14 days.. Nobody will touch it now Interesting. I keep reading opening 1 July. A delay would not surprise me. Is this now official, viz has it been issued in the Royal Gazette? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kynikoi Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 On 6/7/2021 at 1:06 PM, RichardColeman said: maybe Or maybe not. Most likely not. I will wager AQS won't be lifted for a VERY long time. At least a year. Takers?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 On 6/7/2021 at 1:00 PM, konaboy said: I was informed-"New Rule by Government" We both must stay in room for all 15 days! OUCH! Has this happened to anyone else? Apparently this rule came in on 1 May: Other measures for a stay in Thailand ASQ / ALQ The government also announced further restrictions for the stay in quarantine facility: ☑️ Not allowed to leave the room, except for the COVID-19 test and medical treatment ☑️ 3 tests for COVID-19 https://thaiest.com/blog/thailand-increased-quarantine-period-to-14-days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 On 6/7/2021 at 1:06 PM, RichardColeman said: Just another poster that maybe could have avoided prison for 15 days by waiting a month maybe ? Some people like to be with their family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerbyDan Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 (edited) how do you get a sim card for your phone if they usher you through at the airport and your stuck in the room? sounds like your asq stay was a real ball breaker, and not a luxury stay, like on the brochure.. Edited June 20, 2021 by DerbyDan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted June 20, 2021 Share Posted June 20, 2021 24 minutes ago, DerbyDan said: how do you get a sim card for your phone if they usher you through at the airport and your stuck in the room? Get one delivered - from Lazada, a friend, 7, the hotel (some hotels have been reported to supply one in a welcome pack). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 10 hours ago, DerbyDan said: how do you get a sim card for your phone if they usher you through at the airport and your stuck in the room? sounds like your asq stay was a real ball breaker, and not a luxury stay, like on the brochure.. I just got out today ( 3rd time ), stayed at Cirus Suites on Suk soi 6, very impressed - 60K. Great facilities and staff, hihgly recommened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 16 hours ago, 4MyEgo said: Apparently this rule came in on 1 May: Other measures for a stay in Thailand ASQ / ALQ The government also announced further restrictions for the stay in quarantine facility: ☑️ Not allowed to leave the room, except for the COVID-19 test and medical treatment ☑️ 3 tests for COVID-19 https://thaiest.com/blog/thailand-increased-quarantine-period-to-14-days This is correct, i left my room for a total of less than 15 minutes for my duration of stay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post starky Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 To be blunt. Thailand was actually quite lenient letting you out of your room at all. I've done 8 lots of quarantine in 4 different countries and being let out is definitely not the norm. Australia if you open your door without a mask on its a 5000 AUD fine. This will fall into 2 groups people that can handle quarantine and those who can't and never the twain may meet. Those that think it's a human rights abuse and try and compare it to gaol are kidding themselves and tbh wouldn't have a clue. Thailand is actually leaps and bounds above the rest of the world imo with a good choice of hotels and amenities. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazySlipper Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 On 6/7/2021 at 10:00 AM, konaboy said: I and my 11 year old son started the difficult journey from Hawaii through the morass of documentation and expense to get to Thailand 10 days ago. Just out of curiosity... you come from Hawaii which is, in my opinion, way better than Thailand except for the girls... why on earth would you want to come here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konaboy Posted June 23, 2021 Author Share Posted June 23, 2021 My son has not seen his mother for 3 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickG16 Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 On 6/7/2021 at 1:06 PM, RichardColeman said: Just another poster that maybe could have avoided prison for 15 days by waiting a month maybe ? Doesn't look like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konaboy Posted June 29, 2021 Author Share Posted June 29, 2021 I started the process in early May. Logistics required I go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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