Originally Posted by greendx (Post 34227053)

Has anyone purchased insurance from insuremytrip? They are an aggregator of various travel insurance plans and I normally use their services but struggling to find a plan that specifically states that Covid is covered. Reached out to support and was told that as long as their plans don't have language excluding Covid coverage than its covered. Don't want to take a chance getting Thailand pass rejected. I prefer to use one of insuremytrips plans because I've generally had good experience with them and their coverage is better with cheaper options than the plan offered via AXA Thailand. Before I look at other insurance options that meet both my needs and Thailand Pass requirements I wanted to check here first.

Originally Posted by ft101 (Post 34227490)

Thailand Pass are reported to require a one page summary which specifically mentions Covid and the 10K coverage. Some insurance companies will supply this but it doesn't sound like yours will. It may be easier to buy the 650 THB, 30 day insurance from FWD just to use for the pass with no intention of ever claiming on it.

Originally Posted by greendx (Post 34227053)

Has anyone purchased insurance from insuremytrip? They are an aggregator of various travel insurance plans and I normally use their services but struggling to find a plan that specifically states that Covid is covered. Reached out to support and was told that as long as their plans don't have language excluding Covid coverage than its covered. Don't want to take a chance getting Thailand pass rejected. I prefer to use one of insuremytrips plans because I've generally had good experience with them and their coverage is better with cheaper options than the plan offered via AXA Thailand. Before I look at other insurance options that meet both my needs and Thailand Pass requirements I wanted to check here first.

Originally Posted by ft101 (Post 34227490)

Thailand Pass are reported to require a one page summary which specifically mentions Covid and the 10K coverage. Some insurance companies will supply this but it doesn't sound like yours will. It may be easier to buy the 650 THB, 30 day insurance from FWD just to use for the pass with no intention of ever claiming on it.

Originally Posted by estnet (Post 34228788)

Yes lots of "reports" about having to mention covid, however, the application now asks you to check a box that your insurance covers covid. I doubt very much that anyone actually reads this given how fast some are approved. In my case I submitted a certificate page that mentioned the word covid nowhere, nor did it state a dollar amount (in text it said unlimited). My insurancd does cover covid and is much more than 10k coverage but the "magic words" were not on the page. Approved!
IMO things changed once they added the check box that you certify that it covers covid

Originally Posted by goodeats21 (Post 34229089)

Interesting update. Hadn't heard this one yet. Would be great to be able to use existing standard coverage insurance again.

Originally Posted by goodeats21 (Post 34229089)

Interesting update. Hadn't heard this one yet. Would be great to be able to use existing standard coverage insurance again.

Originally Posted by thbe (Post 34230888)

Arrived at BKK yesterday. At the ‚health check‘ (between deboarding and immigration), they wanted to see the Thailand Pass only, no other documents like insurance or vaccination documentation. I’ve showed the TP in my Apple wallet, that was ok. Got a small sticker, that I was checked. Had to show passport, boarding pass, TM6 and TP (Apple wallet) at the immigration. So actually the ‚health check’ didn’t make much sense for me as my TP was checked at the immigration anyway.

Didn‘t take much time.

So, beside of wearing masks, it‘s almost like before corona again - including traffic jam in Bangkok.

Originally Posted by manymany (Post 34233194)

At the Qatar Airways check in in London, the agent only asked if I had a test, insurance and TP. Didn’t look at them. He also asked about hotels booked for whole trip which was weird, then just asked about the first night when I questioned the requirement. They looked at the TP in Doha to confirm name and date.

I’m now at DMK and it was a pleasant surprise to find Sakon Nakhon have dropped all vaccine and test requirements. I thought I’d have to do an ATK test at the airport.

Originally Posted by BinSabai (Post 34233694)

have the inbound fast lanes now returned at BKK with the increasing number of passengers.....or do I have to queue with the mob?

Originally Posted by Always Flyin (Post 34233874)

Qatar Airways at DMK?????

Originally Posted by SKT-DK (Post 34234105)

They have - not sure about the central fast track (I think it is open though), but the first batch of immigration on the C/B/A side of the airport definitely has the fast track to the right-hand side open (I went through last week). If it has been a while since you last entered, prepare yourself for a much more modern looking immigration experience, as they revamped the whole arrival side of things :)

Originally Posted by BinSabai (Post 34234181)

thanks
fast track on the right hand side?
in the past fast track was on the left side leading to the fast track counters on the far left side of the hall

last time I arrived in February 2022...yes quite a while...had to do my 4. time 90 days reporting in 26 years Thailand ;)

Originally Posted by ft101 (Post 34234152)

2 + 2 = ?

If he/she arrived last night and posted at just before 9:00am ICT today there's a good chance they spent a night in Bangkok before travelling on to Sakon Nakhon?

Originally Posted by ft101 (Post 34234152)

2 + 2 = ?

If he/she arrived last night and posted at just before 9:00am ICT today there's a good chance they spent a night in Bangkok before travelling on to Sakon Nakhon?

Originally Posted by anc305 (Post 34235267)

I appreciate all the info on this thread. Appears entry is fairly simple and getting back to normal. I do have a question about the 24 hour covid test to get back to the USA . ( I know it is one of the more ignorant policies left , but short of going to Mexico and crossing the border it is still required )

I have 1225 am flight. I presume my test has to be done the calander day before which is in effect the same day ? I will be staying at the Intercontinental in Bangkok. Is there a good testing site that can get one done in a few hours ? Thanks

Originally Posted by estnet (Post 34228788)

Yes lots of "reports" about having to mention covid, however, the application now asks you to check a box that your insurance covers covid. I doubt very much that anyone actually reads this given how fast some are approved. In my case I submitted a certificate page that mentioned the word covid nowhere, nor did it state a dollar amount (in text it said unlimited). My insurancd does cover covid and is much more than 10k coverage but the "magic words" were not on the page. Approved!
IMO things changed once they added the check box that you certify that it covers covid

Originally Posted by Always Flyin (Post 34234625)

I didn't realize it was a math question.

Originally Posted by Always Flyin (Post 34234625)

Or does your statement perhaps have another meaning?

Originally Posted by manymany (Post 34234327)

Exactly

Originally Posted by BinSabai (Post 34236356)

this one is quite close to the Intercontinental (at BTS Nana station)
Renewme skin clinic Bangkok branch (pibu75.com)
or you go earlier to the airport and do a 3 hours PCR there

Originally Posted by anc305 (Post 34237515)

Thanks. Looks like it is easy to get to and quick.

Originally Posted by estnet (Post 34238494)

Well except that there are 2 testing sites at the airport that cost much less (550 or 250) and are open 24 hours - so go to check in an hour or so early (although the test take less time) One at door 1 and one at door 7/8 ground floor.
https://thaiest.com/blog/covid-test-...mi-airport-bkk

Originally Posted by estnet (Post 34238494)

Well except that there are 2 testing sites at the airport that cost much less (550 or 250) and are open 24 hours - so go to check in an hour or so early (although the test take less time) One at door 1 and one at door 7/8 ground floor.
https://thaiest.com/blog/covid-test-...mi-airport-bkk

Originally Posted by BinSabai (Post 34239377)

I mentioned airport testing site as well, but some want to get tested before they go to the airport...
But I do not think that he can get a PCR test done with result in less than one hour

Originally Posted by estnet (Post 34239378)

Right, but s/he mentioned test for the US which is antigen not PCR.

Originally Posted by ft101 (Post 34237093)

You didn't realise it was an obvious answer either.

Originally Posted by Always Flyin (Post 34242248)

I know. I'm not anal retentive.

I guess I'll have to work on that.

Originally Posted by WilcoRoger (Post 34245948)

Can I hold two Thai Passes at the same time? I go to BKK (Pass # 1) and from there a side trip to KUL and on the return I have an 11 hour layover in BKK again, which I prefer not to spend airside, so I need Pass #2. Of course I could do "2 once in-country, but if it's possible to do beforehand, so much the better.

Originally Posted by RedChili (Post 34246125)

Are there any news about TP being dropped in the beginning of June? I'm weighing options for a June vacation, and I'm not sure if I should stick to my "new pandemic favorite destination of Mexico," or if I should choose return to Thailand again. The TP hassle and uncertainty is something that I'd like to avoid. Is mask usage still compulsory everywhere, even outdoors, in Phuket, Krabi, and Phi Phi?

Originally Posted by BinSabai (Post 34246183)

there are conflicting reports and rumors, whether it will be dropped or not...
Actually the Thailand Pass is now pretty easy to get with immediate return (1-3 hours maximum)
in Phuket and Krabi (was there myself 3 weeks ago), most of foreign tourists do not wear masks outdoor anymore. Not at the beach and not in entertainment areas.

Originally Posted by RedChili (Post 34246203)

Thanks! That sounds promising.

Originally Posted by pdxerinsaarland (Post 34252372)

With the new Thailand Pass (post May 2022), once you have the QR code, if your itinerary changes (but within the 72 hours) to involve a transit in a different country, but with the last flight arriving to Thailand being the same as provided in the original application, do you still need to submit a new application? Or can you use the same QR code?