Test & Go Application Process changes
May 6, 2022, 2:26 pm
#481
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
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.
May 6, 2022, 2:53 pm
#482
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 1,470
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.
May 7, 2022, 12:07 am
#483
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 1,470
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.
May 7, 2022, 4:35 am
#484
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: bay area, ca
Programs: UA plat, , aa plat, marriott LT titanium
Posts: 4,833
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.
IMO things changed once they added the check box that you certify that it covers covid
May 7, 2022, 7:55 am
#485
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: DAY
Programs: UA 1K 1MM; Marriott LT Titanium; Amex MR; Chase UR; Hertz PC; Global Entry
Posts: 10,159
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
IMO things changed once they added the check box that you certify that it covers covid
May 8, 2022, 12:07 am
#486
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,481
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.
Didn‘t take much time.
So, beside of wearing masks, it‘s almost like before corona again - including traffic jam in Bangkok.
May 8, 2022, 12:09 am
#487
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,481
They will scrap the TP after June. Maybe it will be history after May. So if you plan to travel to Thailand in July or later, insurance won‘t matter anymore anyway.
May 8, 2022, 3:13 am
#488
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,307
May 8, 2022, 7:52 pm
#490
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Lincoln UK/BKK
Programs: BAEC Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 423
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.
Didn‘t take much time.
So, beside of wearing masks, it‘s almost like before corona again - including traffic jam in Bangkok.
I will add that I am unvaccinated. I did a test within 72 hours. The TP took 11 hours approve, although I did submit it during night time in Thailand.
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.
May 9, 2022, 1:41 am
#491
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,335
Fast Lane BKK
have the inbound fast lanes now returned at BKK with the increasing number of passengers.....or do I have to queue with the mob?
May 9, 2022, 4:06 am
#492
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: London; Bangkok; Las Vegas
Programs: AA Exec Plat; UA MM Gold; Marriott Lifetime Titanium; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 8,745
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.
May 9, 2022, 6:20 am
#493
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: BKK
Programs: Mucci Chevalier de la Brosse a Cheveux Dore, SK *GfL, BA Gold, WY G, HH DIA, IC Plat Amb., Hertz PC
Posts: 3,720
May 9, 2022, 6:34 am
#494
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: Thai Airways
Posts: 358
Departure fast track is in the same location and for those who have not seen it you can look at the video on the airport FB page dated 15th March 2022. Still every man or woman and his dog can use it, so I will continue to use the Thai lanes and when reopened auto channel.