Originally Posted by
WilcoRoger
Can one book directly at the hotel or do I need to book through the OTA mentioned on the Thailand Pass site? If at the hotel, any hoops to jump thru to get the correct package? I'd be happy to stay the weekend at the JW, but don't care to pay the price the OTA charges for the package.
I will also need to do a PCR test in BKK for going to KUL - any tips where to go along Sukhumvit for same day result? (I will stay at the Sheraton Grand)
One more thing - on the way back, I'll have an 11 hour layover in BKK. I'd prefer to go to the Novotel airport hotel instead of staying airside - is that an option? Even if I don't get the results on time?
I would 100% echo what has been said already - always book directly with the hotel. If you would like to stay in the same hotel longer, that makes it easier too as they can make the entire reservation and just add on the Test & Go package for the first night.
My experience with MedConsult has been good and very efficient. I cannot remember the cut-off time, but if you go in the morning you would have the results by the same evening (they separate the day into three batches).
Sadly, if going land-side you would have to go through the entire Test&Go process again. Might be worth it if your layover is over-night, but if day time I am not sure I would bother (provided you have lounge access).