Test & Go Application Process changes
May 22, 2022, 1:10 am
#526
Join Date: Oct 2007
Programs: Privilege Gold
Posts: 33
Good to hear it went smoothly - our last few arrival experiences were indeed pleasant too, and when arriving a mere week or two after the launch of the new immigration zone, the officer took real pride in it 
Also, my partner was proactively waved to the Thai nationals (as they saw her passport from a distance) counters so we could get through at the same time without one of us having to wait for the other at Fast Track
Also, my partner was proactively waved to the Thai nationals (as they saw her passport from a distance) counters so we could get through at the same time without one of us having to wait for the other at Fast Track Did Thailand Pass application earlier this week for a trip next month. Got approval within 3 hours.
May 22, 2022, 6:14 am
#527
Original Poster
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: BKK
Programs: TG ROP Platinum, M&M Senator, IHG Platinum, Accor Platinum
Posts: 8,316
Been married to a Thai for 13 years and every time we return to Thailand I use the Thai Nationals immigration booths. On one occasion, when there was huge queues at immigration, we were told to go through the fast track counters as she was a national and we'd get through quicker.
Did Thailand Pass application earlier this week for a trip next month. Got approval within 3 hours.
Did Thailand Pass application earlier this week for a trip next month. Got approval within 3 hours.
May 22, 2022, 9:21 am
#528
Join Date: May 2016
Location: In btw SJC & SFO
Programs: Marriott Titanium & LTP, Hilton Diamond (Aspire card), Hyatt Globalist, UA Gold (almost free agent)
Posts: 510
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
https://thaiest.com/blog/covid-test-...mi-airport-bkk
Any one has tried the Airport Covid testing sties estnet provided? I'm departing late night tomorrow for U.S. and considering Airport testing option.
May 23, 2022, 12:29 am
#529
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: bay area, ca
Programs: UA plat, , aa plat, marriott LT titanium
Posts: 4,833
did it yesterday at 4:30 am - cheaper one wasn't open (nor at 6 when I left), but the other one was - took about an hour all in.
May 23, 2022, 7:17 am
#530
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,304
Can you confirm which one you used as the website linked appears to be out of date? The Samitivej Srinikarin green shed is now up at Gates 7/8 (or was a couple of weeks ago).
May 23, 2022, 9:17 pm
#531
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: bay area, ca
Programs: UA plat, , aa plat, marriott LT titanium
Posts: 4,833
https://thaiest.com/blog/covid-test-...mi-airport-bkk
May 24, 2022, 7:02 am
#533
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,304
May 24, 2022, 6:15 pm
#534
Join Date: May 2016
Location: In btw SJC & SFO
Programs: Marriott Titanium & LTP, Hilton Diamond (Aspire card), Hyatt Globalist, UA Gold (almost free agent)
Posts: 510
Interesting and odd that no promotion on web except thaiest.com so I didn't take a chance instead went to Medconsult, it's very convenient to have an airport test location, the unbelievable cheap price is a plus too.
May 24, 2022, 6:52 pm
#535
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: bay area, ca
Programs: UA plat, , aa plat, marriott LT titanium
Posts: 4,833
Great! Do you know their operation hours? I plan to use it for my July travel back to U.S.
Interesting and odd that no promotion on web except thaiest.com so I didn't take a chance instead went to Medconsult, it's very convenient to have an airport test location, the unbelievable cheap price is a plus too.
Interesting and odd that no promotion on web except thaiest.com so I didn't take a chance instead went to Medconsult, it's very convenient to have an airport test location, the unbelievable cheap price is a plus too.
May 25, 2022, 5:31 pm
#537
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: bay area, ca
Programs: UA plat, , aa plat, marriott LT titanium
Posts: 4,833
Also as I said they are a short walk from each other
Jun 2, 2022, 5:38 am
#538
Join Date: Dec 2019
Programs: AY Platinum, IHG Diamond
Posts: 159
Just applied and received Thailand Pass, took 30 minutes to get the QR.
I noticed that it's now only from the date you enter as arrival date to +3 days. Not +/- 7 days like before. But as it's almost immediately approved, shouldn't be a problem if change of dates is needed.
I noticed that it's now only from the date you enter as arrival date to +3 days. Not +/- 7 days like before. But as it's almost immediately approved, shouldn't be a problem if change of dates is needed.
Jun 2, 2022, 9:31 am
#539
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 524
Covid Test for travel back to US
I decided to use the Renewme Skinclinic at the Hyatt near the NANA BTS and cost $45. It worked well and took 10 minutes. I looked at the airport testing sites. Yes, they are cheaper but did not want to wait until departure. They are also outside, can get busy, and kind of a holding pen set up. Thanks BinSabai
Jun 2, 2022, 12:43 pm
#540
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: bay area, ca
Programs: UA plat, , aa plat, marriott LT titanium
Posts: 4,833
Just applied and received Thailand Pass, took 30 minutes to get the QR.
I noticed that it's now only from the date you enter as arrival date to +3 days. Not +/- 7 days like before. But as it's almost immediately approved, shouldn't be a problem if change of dates is needed.
I noticed that it's now only from the date you enter as arrival date to +3 days. Not +/- 7 days like before. But as it's almost immediately approved, shouldn't be a problem if change of dates is needed.