Originally Posted by
Davvidd
If Thailand makes it easier for people to quarantine and also not get scammed in the process then obviously more people would go and the tourism would be a lot better.
That‘s already the case and there are less examples for scams like that as you maybe think. Many tourists had their quarantine in their hotel after testing positive on arrival. The quote of positive tests is down to 0,27% after scraping the PCR test on day 5 and after the number of travelers from Russia went down to almost zero.
Originally Posted by
Davvidd
The cost of a limo from AOT was about 850 BHT to downtown. A PCR test is about 1500 to 2000. Then add a hotel room at a 4 star which is about 2500 to 3000 at max. I normally pay around 1700 to 2200 depending on the season. But now most of the hotels charge you around 5900 to 6200 BHT just for that one night.
Right now Thailand has the highest numbers of infections of the whole pandemic. Same for many traveler‘s countries. But they are still scraping all regulations within 4.5 months (starting mid of February until end of June). It‘s up to you to think, that they should be faster and that they should scrap all measures right now.
I‘ve been to Phuket in September last year and six times to Bangkok since November 1. And I‘ve saved more money on flights and hotels than I‘ve spent on PCR tests and transportation. Also I‘ve had special experiences. I.e. being the only person at Patong beach within 200 yards or more on a Saturday afternoon. That won‘t happen again.
We all want our old life back. And I‘m happy that the Thai government now follows the plan to scrap all rules until July 1.