the end of quarantine free entry?
Jan 4, 2022, 5:36 am
#151
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well! here is the FB post of Barrow....
the last sentence is "CLARIFICATION: 69 out of 872 people coming from the USA tested positive on arrival - which is 7.91%"
69 positive out of total 872 would be an infection rate of 7.91%....
No doubt, I would be glad if your figures were correct, as 7-8% infection rate would be quite a shock...
I will try to find some other source if Barrow is so confusing...
the last sentence is "CLARIFICATION: 69 out of 872 people coming from the USA tested positive on arrival - which is 7.91%"
69 positive out of total 872 would be an infection rate of 7.91%....
No doubt, I would be glad if your figures were correct, as 7-8% infection rate would be quite a shock...
I will try to find some other source if Barrow is so confusing...
These figure will be kind of alarming judging from the fact that these people were tested negative before they are allowed to board the flight to Thailand.
Jan 4, 2022, 3:10 pm
#152
formerly JackDann
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I’ve re-routed to HKT, premature ahead of the announcement. Time will tell whether it was the right thing to do. HKT and being able to do Sandbox seems the more secure option than Test and Go right now I think that pretty widely in agreement.
Jan 4, 2022, 3:45 pm
#153
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Approval of "sandbox" is not a given either. So far a day since submitted - nothing.
Jan 5, 2022, 2:56 am
#154
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2 other tourists (this time from India) who tested positive were searched for; they could be found in the meanwhile
Missing, infected Indian tourists found (bangkokpost.com)
such stories will not favor a fast return of test & go or continuation of Sandbox scheme...
Missing, infected Indian tourists found (bangkokpost.com)
such stories will not favor a fast return of test & go or continuation of Sandbox scheme...
Jan 5, 2022, 3:56 am
#155
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Based on Richard way of calculation, then the numbers representation will be: out of 1,000 arrivals from UK, 74 people tested positive.
These figure will be kind of alarming judging from the fact that these people were tested negative before they are allowed to board the flight to Thailand.
These figure will be kind of alarming judging from the fact that these people were tested negative before they are allowed to board the flight to Thailand.
I am planning next trip in March and have booked the flight to HKT as well. Seems a better bet to be allowed some level of freedom (sandbox) during an isolation period before being allowed onward travel...though nothing is for certain anymore.
Jan 5, 2022, 4:07 am
#156
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Well, Thailand Pass was always advertised to be granted within seven business days, and with the suspension of test & go and the current uncertainty, I think it is a bit harsh to say "not a given" based on one day. Even back in early December, people waited for several days. I would not be surprised if the AI-driven approval process has been either suspended or limited as a precaution, putting pressure on manual approvals.
Jan 5, 2022, 4:28 am
#157
formerly JackDann
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Well, Thailand Pass was always advertised to be granted within seven business days, and with the suspension of test & go and the current uncertainty, I think it is a bit harsh to say "not a given" based on one day. Even back in early December, people waited for several days. I would not be surprised if the AI-driven approval process has been either suspended or limited as a precaution, putting pressure on manual approvals.
I do believe that the AI Aspect does not appear to be functional at present, as i'm not aware of anyone that has had a quick approval recently.
Jan 5, 2022, 4:44 am
#158
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Well, Thailand Pass was always advertised to be granted within seven business days, and with the suspension of test & go and the current uncertainty, I think it is a bit harsh to say "not a given" based on one day. Even back in early December, people waited for several days. I would not be surprised if the AI-driven approval process has been either suspended or limited as a precaution, putting pressure on manual approvals.
Jan 5, 2022, 5:12 am
#159
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Based on Richard way of calculation, then the numbers representation will be: out of 1,000 arrivals from UK, 74 people tested positive.
These figure will be kind of alarming judging from the fact that these people were tested negative before they are allowed to board the flight to Thailand.
These figure will be kind of alarming judging from the fact that these people were tested negative before they are allowed to board the flight to Thailand.
The infection rate of travelers entering Thailand by air between 1-4 January 2022:
UK 5.92%
USA 5.30%
Germany 2.85%
Sweden 2.33%
France 2.17%
Out of a total of 32,627 arrivals, 605 people or 1.85% tested positive.
Jan 5, 2022, 5:49 am
#160
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another post of Richard Barrow today about infection rates of arrivals during recent days, which leaves no doubt anymore! really shocking...no chance to continue test & go for the time being....
The infection rate of travelers entering Thailand by air between 1-4 January 2022:
UK 5.92%
USA 5.30%
Germany 2.85%
Sweden 2.33%
France 2.17%
Out of a total of 32,627 arrivals, 605 people or 1.85% tested positive.
The infection rate of travelers entering Thailand by air between 1-4 January 2022:
UK 5.92% USA 5.30% Germany 2.85% Sweden 2.33% France 2.17% Out of a total of 32,627 arrivals, 605 people or 1.85% tested positive.
Jan 5, 2022, 8:20 am
#161
Join Date: Oct 2018
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Here is something new on the TP website:
Of course I did use booking.com (for the first 2 approved tp, and for the latest submission). I guess time to rebook and resubmit again...
Edit: forget it. Canceling the trip, not worth the hassle.
URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT !
Starting 4 January 2022
Please be advised to avoid making hotel reservations through Booking.com as they do not fully comply with Thailand’s entry regulations and may result in delayed consideration
Starting 4 January 2022
Please be advised to avoid making hotel reservations through Booking.com as they do not fully comply with Thailand’s entry regulations and may result in delayed consideration
Edit: forget it. Canceling the trip, not worth the hassle.
Last edited by tr3k; Jan 5, 2022 at 8:31 am
Jan 5, 2022, 8:36 am
#162
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I think I used Booking.com too ... i'm going to wait until Friday and see what they come out and say. I cannot blame you for cancelling, This is costing me an absolute fortune now, but I really need to get away. Even if I had to quarantine in a hotel room for the first 7 days in Phuket I would rather do that than stay in Northern Ireland.
Jan 5, 2022, 8:42 am
#163
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I think I used Booking.com too ... i'm going to wait until Friday and see what they come out and say. I cannot blame you for cancelling, This is costing me an absolute fortune now, but I really need to get away. Even if I had to quarantine in a hotel room for the first 7 days in Phuket I would rather do that than stay in Northern Ireland.
Will also wait for Friday to see if somehow the existing tp will work. Otherwise - will just redirect this into a ski vacation somewhere and eat the losses.
Jan 5, 2022, 10:38 am
#164
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The only reason I am putting any effort into this is that my spouse haven't seen her family in 3 years (and she got time off work scheduled months in advance - she's a nurse, they don't really get off work easily).
Will also wait for Friday to see if somehow the existing tp will work. Otherwise - will just redirect this into a ski vacation somewhere and eat the losses.
Will also wait for Friday to see if somehow the existing tp will work. Otherwise - will just redirect this into a ski vacation somewhere and eat the losses.
Jan 6, 2022, 2:26 pm
#165
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My Dad is due to fly on EY78 on the 14th. Unfortunately that flight has been delayed alot recently and he may miss his connection to HKT. If he misses his connection he will not arrive into Thailand until the 16th.
If the cut off date is indeed the 15th does anyone know what will happen if he misses his connection? I may also ask in the EY forum to see what they would do in this situation.
If the cut off date is indeed the 15th does anyone know what will happen if he misses his connection? I may also ask in the EY forum to see what they would do in this situation.