FabSwingers.com forum: Thailand reopening on 1st july

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

First off you must go to Phuket for the first week,then after that week you can travel freely around Thailand...just as long as you test negative.

But there are still a few hoops to jump through in getting there.

Full article here. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/thailand-to-open-partially-on-1-july-to-vaccinated-tourists-only/ar-BB1f1uwR

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By *anKinkyMan
over a year ago

Carrick on Shannon

Oh all the hassle and grief I think I'll be staying put this year,hopefully next year I get to my favourite destination

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Oh all the hassle and grief I think I'll be staying put this year,hopefully next year I get to my favourite destination"

Yep hopefully it will have settled down by november/December when I plan to go

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By *jeeCoolMan
over a year ago

wales

Thanks for the info

Very useful and I can not wait to go

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By *uietlyKinkyUsCouple
over a year ago

midlands

Looking very promising for the U.K winter season

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

I've booked for February ... fingers crossed

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By *rufflesCouple
over a year ago

manchester

Purely on a personal note. For us, Thailand lost its unique sparkle quite a few years ago. Taking into account airfares, prices and most importantly the exchange rate, we sold up and moved back home. We have since enjoyed quite a few much nicer alternatives

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By *igdick1959Man
over a year ago

shropshire

"Purely on a personal note. For us, Thailand lost its unique sparkle quite a few years ago. Taking into account airfares, prices and most importantly the exchange rate, we sold up and moved back home. We have since enjoyed quite a few much nicer alternatives

Like where

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By *tokie62Man
over a year ago

stoke-on-trent

Thailand is unique there is nowhere else quite like it

Yes the exchange rate is shit but that's what you get for voting brexit and weakening the currency

I think the £ is weaker than all currencies post brexit so I fail to see the logic in your reasons

I'm here now the sun is shining the bars and gogos are open golf is open its as near to normality that you can get

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Looking very promising for the U.K winter season

Are you sticking to the same hotels as got cancelled...or rescheduling?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Thailand is unique there is nowhere else quite like it

Yes the exchange rate is shit but that's what you get for voting brexit and weakening the currency

I think the £ is weaker than all currencies post brexit so I fail to see the logic in your reasons

I'm here now the sun is shining the bars and gogos are open golf is open its as near to normality that you can get"

How many bhat are they giving to the £ out there now?

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By *uietlyKinkyUsCouple
over a year ago

midlands

"Looking very promising for the U.K winter season

Are you sticking to the same hotels as got cancelled...or rescheduling?"

Nooooo learnt my lesson last year. Won't use Virgin holidays again.

Tui fly direct and a few grand cheaper than Virgin

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By *hat2usCouple
over a year ago

edinburgh

current rate 43.2

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Looking very promising for the U.K winter season

Are you sticking to the same hotels as got cancelled...or rescheduling?

Nooooo learnt my lesson last year. Won't use Virgin holidays again.

Tui fly direct and a few grand cheaper than Virgin

Well if you haven't booked your hotels yet....pm me as I've come across a blinding deal at nai yang beach for your first night to recharge your batteries after that Tui flight...which I need to look at as it's a direct flight I think

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"current rate 43.2"

Decent rate...I hope its stays that way till the end of the year

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By *oris and doris wolvesCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

"Thailand is unique there is nowhere else quite like it

Yes the exchange rate is shit but that's what you get for voting brexit and weakening the currency

I think the £ is weaker than all currencies post brexit so I fail to see the logic in your reasons

I'm here now the sun is shining the bars and gogos are open golf is open its as near to normality that you can get"

so the aus$ usa$ and the euro are down due to brexit? The difference between the gbp and the euro is the same to the bhat as it was a long time before brexit. when we was getting 78bhat the euro was around 70

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By *uietlyKinkyUsCouple
over a year ago

midlands

"Looking very promising for the U.K winter season

Are you sticking to the same hotels as got cancelled...or rescheduling?

Nooooo learnt my lesson last year. Won't use Virgin holidays again.

Tui fly direct and a few grand cheaper than Virgin

Manchester to Phuket is direct with Tui but only once a week in our winter period

787-8 dreamliner with premium economy

Lands at 04.45 local time though

We're all set for 2021 but thank you.

I've been researching 2022 holidays today

My daughter wants to meet up with her friends in upper New York, so that'll be our first flight

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By *affyandWalCouple
over a year ago

Saffron waldon

Covid rates going up again here ( Bangkok) I'm afraid , potentially another close on the cards so make sure any bookings made are fully refundable.

You'll also need full med insurance that includes covid treatments.

Fingers crossed it'll be ok for you guys soon , we've been having a lot of fun. Xx

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By *uietlyKinkyUsCouple
over a year ago

midlands

I think booking package holidays with a big company gives you security in these times

I wouldn't be booking just flights or any separate elements, right now because even my annual travel insurance advise against it. Most the UK based travel agents have really good covid coverage now

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By *inkyguymkMan
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

Of course the caveat is that 70% of the Phuket residents will have to be vaccinated first, before any tourists can enter.

The Phuket vaccination program has already fallen well below it's targets after only a few weeks, so it's going to be an uphill struggle to implement the "Sandbox" I fear.

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By *affyandWalCouple
over a year ago

Saffron waldon

Things going bad here now , uk variant found in outbreak and things closing down again im sorry to say.

Field hospitals being built in several places , not looking good.

Hold off booking anything as yet folks, sorry .xx

Check out bangkok Post online.

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By *anKinkyMan
over a year ago

Carrick on Shannon

"Things going bad here now , uk variant found in outbreak and things closing down again im sorry to say.

Field hospitals being built in several places , not looking good.

Hold off booking anything as yet folks, sorry .xx

Check out bangkok Post online."
ffs,

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By *rSteve6Man
over a year ago

Bolton and Pattaya,Thailand

Yes,lockdown in 42 provinces,including Bangkok & Pattaya.Maybe 2 weeks,but could be indefinitely.???????

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By *arsmike111Man
over a year ago

BIGGLESWADE

This is going to be a long one I think there doing more testing so get a proper numbers.

That's are dieing so sad for the people but what do you expect with this government.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good info, hope it's as good as It was when I was there last.

Went all around Thailand but Phuket was definitely my favourite. Does anyone know if there's any swinging clubs there? Plan on going back beginning of next year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am going to Thailand next week

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By *uietlyKinkyUsCouple
over a year ago

midlands

"I am going to Thailand next week "

Ooo curious, flying direct? Asq booked?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am going to Thailand next week

Ooo curious, flying direct? Asq booked? "

I'm going in August and having to spend 15 days in a ASQ quarantine hotel

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By *ucianpoundCouple
over a year ago

Cap d’Agde, France

For a country well known for its sex tourism, Thailand is a very conservative society.

Other than the well known sex centres where you get what you pay for there is not any libertine scene to speak of.

Furthermore although there are swinging couples dotted here and there the chances of meeting are slim unless you have your own transport.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm going there to live for a few years at least, 90 day visa and then a recurring one year one

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By *ooking atMan
over a year ago

Leeds

Flying out end of year hopefully no restrictions either way by then will be sorting itinerary out closer to the time because who knows what might happen

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Flying out 1st week of July. Would love to meet some like minded people

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I arrived here 5 days ago. On the 5th day of my quarantine in BKK.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am going to Thailand next week

Ooo curious, flying direct? Asq booked? "

Sorry only just saw this. I flew via Amsterdam as the direct flights were so expensive. Flight was almost empty led down across 4 seats to sleep. Been here many many times over the years and was easily my best flight

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By *lasgowJoeMan
over a year ago

glasgow

Just got back from Thailand on Monday pattaya is a ghost town everything closed I wouldn't advise anyone to go anytime soon

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By *tokie62Man
over a year ago

stoke-on-trent

I always do it myself rather than booking with travel companies, flights are easy to book via travel ah or direct with the airline. Easy to get a taxi at bkk to your destination and hotels are amazing value I can recommend a few in Bangkok and pattaya

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

Do you know of any medium-priced hotels near Sukhumvit low number sois, & preferably on odd-side, that have coffee shops or restaurants? I use the Dynasty Inn on Soi 4, but access past the NEP isn't ideal! It costs about B1,600 per night. The Honey (R.I.P.) on 19 was my Thai "home" since the year dot.

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By *anchester27Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Anyone headed to Thailand in November?

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By *orney loveCouple
over a year ago

Leicester

We are booked in for end of Feb. Bkk then samui. Fingers crossed

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By *exywoman77Couple
over a year ago

Barnsley

Going April 2 weeks

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By *ike2228Man
over a year ago

manchester

I’m trying to get over to Pattaya..midd January fingers crossed…

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By *inkyguymkMan
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

I have now booked Phuket (Patong) for March 2022 having already cancelled Nov 2020, March 2021 and October 2021, I really hope I get away this time as Patong hoteliers must be getting really pissed off with me.

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

"I have now booked Phuket (Patong) for March 2022 having already cancelled Nov 2020, March 2021 and October 2021, I really hope I get away this time as Patong hoteliers must be getting really pissed off with me.

Is the “sandbox” rule still in place ? I’m booked for February but I don’t think my hotel is on the list of the “licensed” hotels

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By *anchester27Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Its been reduced to 7 days at the moment, but a potential announcement this week that it will be scrapped with no quarantine anywhere in fully vaxxed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Its been reduced to 7 days at the moment, but a potential announcement this week that it will be scrapped with no quarantine anywhere in fully vaxxed "

It’s already been announced on Monday. From the 1st November u can enter without quarantine if double jabbed and u need neg test to board and another neg test when u arrive

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By *arsmike111Man
over a year ago

BIGGLESWADE

Do you still the covid insurance

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By *unlovers70Couple
over a year ago

Overseas

"Do you still the covid insurance "

I don't think there's been an announcement about that yet but I can't see them dropping the need for insurance

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have been out here since June. It maybe reopening in terms of the border but nothing else. No plans to allow any alcohol etc to be sold or bars to be open so think carefully before you spend your money coming over here.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They announced also that from December 1st entertainment venues bars etc open and alcohol sold. They want it up and running cos they need the tourists back and spending for the peak Xmas period

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By *anchester27Man
over a year ago

Manchester

No official announcement, may come after a meeting today, the Prime minister just said it was his proposal for 1st Nov and 1st Dec, hopefully it goes through

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Unless you are coming here for a long period of time there is no way I would book a holiday for a few weeks. Everything changes so quickly. I honestly can’t see the bars opening by then but I hope you are right and things get back to normal ASAP. People are on their arse out here!

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By *anchester27Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Not too fussed for the bars, just want to relax, Tinder works and 7/11 sells booze, all good lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fingers crossed for a visit end of November

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

"Not too fussed for the bars, just want to relax, Tinder works and 7/11 sells booze, all good lol "

I’m kinda seeing it the same way bar excursions , boat trips , diving and snorkelling etc …

If they’re not running I’ll (we’ll) be mega disappointed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It’s changing everyday. Chiang Mai have just shut their markets for 3 days this week due to a break out but the islands seem to be opening up ok so it really could be pot luck

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By *ieldhousetCouple
over a year ago

blackpool and Thailand

Getting better now PCR test before you fly evidence of 2 injections travel insurance and PCR test on arrival and 1 night stay in hotel in Bangkok or Pattaya till test results. Check out Bangkok post website

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By *astMeetsWestCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

We will be in Phuket 18/12-26/12 then Hua Hin 27/12-30/12 then China Mai then BKK. Would love to meet a couple or single bi girl x

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By *anchester27Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Yeah I believe there are things still happening so there will be plenty to do I think

I'll be headed to Phi Phi while no tourists and taking a long boat privately to see all the islands quiet, probably wont happen again will be full of boats next year everywhere.

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By *ooking atMan
over a year ago

Leeds

Kept with my original main flights so looking like will be there for Xmas new year and 2 week after,been _ooking at the asq hotels in bkk not to bad really airport transfer one night stay 3 meals and test included for around 70 quid so happy days if all goes to plan just wondering where to go after one night bkk as bar not open in many places as of yet but know the thai and changes always come in

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By *ooking atMan
over a year ago

Leeds

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By *anchester27Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Only places really you'll find bars open is Phuket/Koh Samui etc... Maybe have Restaurants open in BK which may possibly serve alcohol.

But you'll likely not see any Girly bars open in BK, although Tinder/Thai Friendly will assist with that.

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

Yesterday, CCSA spokesman Taweesilp Visanuyothin said the CCSA meeting chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha had decided that the new tentative reopening date for night entertainment venues was set for January 16, but only for some areas, depending on the Covid-19 situation.

At about 10 pm last Wednesday night police arrested about 30 customers, Thais and foreigners, found drinking alcohol in a Pattaya pub.

So It looks like that whether pubs, bars, etc. will be open during your visit will depend on the sizes of the bribes demanded by the local police.

Note: The Crazy House go-go bar on Sukhumvit Soi 23 is in a different police district from Soi Cowboy, which runs between Sois 21 and 23. There are no tourist police at the Soi 23 end, and some of the girls in TCH used to dance naked. The Nana Entertainment Plaza on Soi 4 is in another different police district, which also has no tourist police presence.

Have a good trip.

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By *ptoncplCouple
over a year ago

northamptonshire

We are hoping to flight to Thailand on the 22nd of November.........just waiting for our visas!!!!

Bars in Pattaya won’t open till the 15 of January......but it will still be great to get back out there!!

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By *idenAndKate86Couple
over a year ago

Northamptonshire

We are flying out on the 27th of December until the 14th of January. If any couples fancy meet up

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By *anchester27Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Are you just going to Pattaya? I moved my flights to next week into Phuket

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By *astMeetsWestCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

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By *astMeetsWestCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

"We are flying out on the 27th of December until the 14th of January. If any couples fancy meet up "

We will be there but outside your age range.

Phuket 18/12-26/12

Hua Hin 26/12-28/12

BKK and Pattaya 2/01-14/01

Would love to meet anyone for fun x

Have a great time x

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By *ornynemoMan
over a year ago

Oxford & worldwide

Will be in Phuket from around 20/12 until 5/1 if any others are travelling looking for fun

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By *exywoman77Couple
over a year ago

Barnsley

Anyone in Krabi 9th until 21st April

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Previously people have posted saying bars ars closed, but are the bars and restaurants in resorts open ?

Also what are the Covid requirements when travelling into Thailand?

We are looking to go 17th Dec to 1st Jan

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

There are no straightforward answers to your questions. It’s chaos out there.

Conflicting statements by sundry “authorities”, plans being reported as facts, officials who don’t know what they’re supposed to be doing, and, of course, the ever-present graft and corruption.

Dine-in services with the sale of alcoholic drinks are allowed at restaurants passed by the Safety & Health Administration until 9pm in Bangkok, Krabi, Phangnga and Phuket only.

The planned reopening date for night entertainment venues is January 16, but only for some areas, depending on the Covid-19 situation.

Check your nearest Thai embassy for the travel requirements.

Recent reports suggest that you may need:

Certification of the receipt of two Covid jabs.

At least $50,000 health insurance certificate.

Confirmation of payment for one night in either a Safety and Health Administration Plus (SHA+) certified hotel or an alternative quarantine (AQ) hotel, and payment for a RT-PCR test. You’ll have to stay in quarantine in the hotel room until a negative test result is obtained – at least six hours. Woe betide you if your aircraft seat is within two rows of an infected passenger!

At least seven days before departure, register on “tp.consuar.go.th” and up-load copies of docs. Then wait for vacc. cert. approval and your “Thailand Pass” qr code.

Within 72 hours of departure, get a Covid-19 RT-PCR negative test cert.

And away you go!

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

"Tinder/Thai Friendly will assist with that."

Great! So you make a date with this drop-dead gorgeous Thai girl, only to discover when it’s too late that “she” is 57 years old and has a cock that’s bigger than yours!

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By *anchester27Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Sounds like you had a bad experience

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

No. I find my “GFs” from the streets where I can see them and talk to them.

There are plenty of time-wasting liars on this site, so you can bet that Thai sites are much worse. To Thai people, farangs are walking, talking, ATMs. Hence all the smiles we see!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Woop wooop! Flying on the 25th, one night in bkk and then up to chiang mai

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By *tokie62Man
over a year ago

stoke-on-trent

flying on tuesday and will be in pattaya until mid march, any couples/ladies who want to meet up for a beer[when the bars are open?]

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By *ooking atMan
over a year ago

Leeds

Hopefully restrictions will be lifted from the bars etc it will be a real strange place being quiter over in pattaya

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Looking forward to hearing how easy the travelling etc is compared to normal mate

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By *ickerMan
over a year ago

Preston

I'm _ooking at going but everything is a bit up in the air at the minute. I might leave it until this time next year.

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

I definitely am.

There are cheaper and safer places to go for sun, sand and sea.

In Thailand, masks in public and indoor groups are still mandatory.

You go sunbathing with a mask on?

You don’t see the bottom half of her face until you get her to your room.

You have two couples back to your room, strip-off, and the police crash in and arrest the lot of you for not wearing masks!

Not to mention the quarantine car and hotel scams.

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By *ickerMan
over a year ago

Preston

"I definitely am.

There are cheaper and safer places to go for sun, sand and sea.

In Thailand, masks in public and indoor groups are still mandatory.

You go sunbathing with a mask on?

You don’t see the bottom half of her face until you get her to your room.

You have two couples back to your room, strip-off, and the police crash in and arrest the lot of you for not wearing masks!

Not to mention the quarantine car and hotel scams.

I agree with everything here. To much of a risk for a place that won't be as good as it could be.

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

The latest scam:

The wearing of face masks is mandatory throughout Thailand in public and groups.

Only a fifth of 60 face mask brands available on the market passed Thai Industrial Standard quality tests in July, according to the Thailand Consumer Council.

You’ll just have to hope that you vaccination gives you effective protection.

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By *tokie62Man
over a year ago

stoke-on-trent

It's not a scam it's to help stop the spread of the disease that's why Thailand has under 5k cases per day and the UK have over 40k

I popped into tesco before I flew out last week and less than 10% wearing a mask. I went big c on Saturday and everyone was wearing a mask. I feel a damned site safer here than I do in the UK.

Not sure why people post on a Thai link if they are not coming??

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

This isn’t a “Thai link”. It’s a forum topic about Thailand reopening, and all helpful comments are welcome.

We ARE coming. The big question is WHEN? To answer it we need information. Hence this thread.

Some examples:

What do we need to know about the Immigration proceedings?

Have prices for farangs gone up because of supply shortages, or down

because of low demand?

What is the swinging scene like now?

Have you found any night life other than restaurants?

How strictly is the mask-wearing law enforced? Do you wear a mask when

sunbathing?

Who d’you think would enjoy a visit most? Single men, couples, families,

business visitors, or returning residents. And why?

Help!

We’re on the outside looking in. What does it look like from the inside?

You’re walking the walk. Please talk the talk!

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By *regoniansCouple
over a year ago

Oundle

Have just spoken to my brother in Sukhumvit. He has been teaching in Thailand 20 years, married to a Thai. The place is dead. 80% of the bars and hotels are completely locked up. Immigration process pre-departure was a pain as the rules kept changing as he applied for the Thai Pass and his visa, even the embassy was unclear on the rules. But on arrival a doddle, whisked straight to the PCR centre then the hotel, result back by 1700 same day. Streets largely deserted, so now instead of Pattaya he is heading to Ubon Ratchthani where our old friends live. Masks enforced in public places, but so few people about. Prices low. 5 star hotels going for 30-40 quid a night.

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

Brilliant!

Many thanks.

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By *tokie62Man
over a year ago

stoke-on-trent

There is no swinging scene in pattaya there never has been. Meetings get arranged on here.

Nobody wears a mask on the beach, more people are returning each week but it will at least 12 months before things back to pre covid. Restaurants can now sell alcohol I believe hooter is having a grand reopening today.

The word on the street is that bars will be allowed to open in the next phase and the final phase will be night clubs go gos

Many have predicted the demise if walking St, we'll this morning I cycled through it and it is a hive of activity they are obviously expecting the green light soon

As for travelling its all straight forward all info available on the Thai embassy website

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

According to the dictator, Prayut Chan-o-cha, all night entertainment will remain closed until at least 16th January. This, and the tourist immigration system, are obviously subject revision if Omicron is dangerous.

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By *regoniansCouple
over a year ago

Oundle

Out of interest, do you have a small guest house in Pattaya, Stokie?

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By *tokie62Man
over a year ago

stoke-on-trent

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By *ooking atMan
over a year ago

Leeds

Applied for the pass was simple enough took a week so now planning where to go _ooking at pattaya for a week then Phuket as there seem to be the lively parts so far

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anybody in chiang mai?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bangkok anyone ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anyone up for a beer or whatever

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By *om Scots guyMan
over a year ago

Edinburgh

BA have cancelled all flights to BKK until Oct 22 .... :/

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"BA have cancelled all flights to BKK until Oct 22 .... :/"

Also cancelled all HKG flights so can't hop from there.

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By *ooking atMan
over a year ago

Leeds

In pattaya now seems to be busy enough any more fabs about to meet up

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By *elboy64Man
over a year ago

weston

As soon as it reopens I'm going

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

"In pattaya now seems to be busy enough any more fabs about to meet up "

How busy is Walking Street?

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By *regoniansCouple
over a year ago

Oundle

Spoke to my brother in Pattaya earlier today who had got the train down from Ubon Rachthani. He reckons the place is dead, the motorbike taxis have all packed up, there are some bars and restaurants open, but as a 20 year Thai resident he describes it as decimated. Very good hotel, a tenner a night. One opinion, of course.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Thailand is unique there is nowhere else quite like it

Yes the exchange rate is shit but that's what you get for voting brexit and weakening the currency

I think the £ is weaker than all currencies post brexit so I fail to see the logic in your reasons

I'm here now the sun is shining the bars and gogos are open golf is open its as near to normality that you can get"

India is unique. Thailand is very similar to Vietnam and Cambodia

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By *ral geniusMan
over a year ago

north notts

Phuket is very busy, patong is rammed on Bangla road in the evenings

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By *rufflesCouple
over a year ago

manchester

Like where"

I am not your personal trip advisor!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Phuket is very busy, patong is rammed on Bangla road in the evenings"

Rammed? Sweet. Have you indulged, prices?

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By *iguel LatinoMan
over a year ago

Wickford / Pattaya

Happpy New Year everyone.

I'll be in Pattaya next week for a couple of months if anyone wants to meet?

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By *ickerMan
over a year ago

Preston

Like where

I am not your personal trip advisor!!"

You tell them _ruffles

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By *ooking atMan
over a year ago

Leeds

In khoa lak for a few days

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

Off to Phuket a month today whoop whoop , stil navigating through the sandbox bureaucracy though

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By *ooking atMan
over a year ago

Leeds

In very hot sunny pattaya now for 6 nights

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By *ookinginspainMan
over a year ago

bromsgrove

How do you get into the thai pass for phuket...been trying...lol.....

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

I have a copy of the rules as at 1st November last year. But it is in the form of a poster, which I can't upload to this site.

If you let me know your email address, I'll send you a .jpg copy.

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

"How do you get into the thai pass for phuket...been trying...lol....."

I’ve given up for tonight … I’ll try again tomorrow

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By *ooking atMan
over a year ago

Leeds

"How do you get into the thai pass for phuket...been trying...lol.....

I’ve given up for tonight … I’ll try again tomorrow

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can be frustrating doing the pass and go also heard from others over here it took minutes for theres to be accepted took mine 8 days

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

"How do you get into the thai pass for phuket...been trying...lol.....

I’ve given up for tonight … I’ll try again tomorrow

can be frustrating doing the pass and go also heard from others over here it took minutes for theres to be accepted took mine 8 days"

Could you tell me what is the “certificate of vaccination” and where to get one please

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

The Tourism and Sports Ministry promotion PLAN (my capitals) for 2022 will include collecting a 300-baht entry fee from foreign tourists from April. The charge would be included in air fares. The money collected would be used to develop tourist attractions and to provide accident or death insurance for all tourists. The maximum insurance benefit would be 1 million baht in the case of death and 500,000 baht for medical expenses.

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

Police arrested about 50 men and women who were either dancing together to music or drinking alcohol at Jacky karaoke bar on Soi Chalerm Phrakiart, Pattaya, around 11.30pm. on Tuesday evening. Accidents will happen!

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By *ookinginspainMan
over a year ago

bromsgrove

Cheers sorted now..thru thai embassy...enjoy...fingers crossed we can get away??????????

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By *inkyguymkMan
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

"How do you get into the thai pass for phuket...been trying...lol.....

I’ve given up for tonight … I’ll try again tomorrow

can be frustrating doing the pass and go also heard from others over here it took minutes for theres to be accepted took mine 8 days

Could you tell me what is the “certificate of vaccination” and where to get one please "

Your certificate of vaccination is your NHS app proving you have had your jabs. You then need to book & pay for your 2 RT PCR tests prior to getting your Certificate of Entry via the Thailand Pass, you can now only apply through the Sandbox programme NOT the Test & Go. When applying through the Sandbox, you need to have proof that you have paid for at least 7 days in a SHA+ approved hotel and your flights.

If you have all your paperwork and documentation prior to going on the Thailand Pass it really is quite easy to navigate.

Good luck.

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

"How do you get into the thai pass for phuket...been trying...lol.....

I’ve given up for tonight … I’ll try again tomorrow

can be frustrating doing the pass and go also heard from others over here it took minutes for theres to be accepted took mine 8 days

Could you tell me what is the “certificate of vaccination” and where to get one please

If you have all your paperwork and documentation prior to going on the Thailand Pass it really is quite easy to navigate.

Good luck. "

I must be dumb … it took me several attempts , several hours over several days . The damn thing kept booting me out and had to start from scratch time and time again … anyway just waiting for the reply now

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By *exywoman77Couple
over a year ago

Barnsley

Anyone in krabi 9-21 St April

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By *inkyguymkMan
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

Finally all booked for March 7th - 21st in Patong, Phuket.

Just have to go through the hassle of the Thailandpass to get my COE. I've heard it's not a very pleasant experience.

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By *ieldhousetCouple
over a year ago

blackpool and Thailand

As long as you have your documents on your PC in PNG format to upload it's quite straightforward

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By *inkyguymkMan
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

"As long as you have your documents on your PC in PNG format to upload it's quite straightforward "

I just need to pay for my 2 PCR test for arrival then I should be all set.

I think your right, if all my documents are in place it should be trouble free. Thanks

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

"As long as you have your documents on your PC in PNG format to upload it's quite straightforward "

I haven’t got a pc , and frankly we found it a nightmare , our first attempt was turned down, possibly something to do with the size of of one of the files we uploaded , couldn’t get through to any of the dozen 24 hours helplines despite trying night and day for hours at a time .

It’s been headaches after headaches, the cost of 4 PCRs , the 3 Thai ones (2 once in Thailand as well as the one before departing the U.K. and the 2 fit to fly pcr requested by the airline) , the designated hotels and designated transfers taxi once is Phuket, the extra Covid insurance have all spiralled the cost of the holidays .

I visit Thailand every year, I think I might be put off for life after this experience

I’ll add that I didn’t help myself by booking the return flights a month later (by mistake) and the cost of changing that was huge.

It’s all worth it once you’re there … ?! The jury is still out

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By *ooking atMan
over a year ago

Leeds

Been back 2 weeks can honestly say I miss it it was a ball ache the pass and go and talking to others over there they got there's back within hours took me a week and the uncertainty of the tests you have to do over there but it certainly was worth the extra expenses

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By *inkyguymkMan
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

Got my COE from ThailandPass, all good to go thank god. 7th March i will be lying on Patong beach forgetting all my worries.

Thanks to all who contributed to this post. You're all stars in a brightly lit sky.

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By *elboy64Man
over a year ago

weston

Sorry not jumping through their hoops and following this bullshit, i spend my money here

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

I’m still there but yes I’ll definitely miss it once I’m back in the U.K. , I mistakenly initially booked my return flight for the end of March and wished I left it as such …. I’ve met many who have extended their stay and part of me wish that I could , the other part miss work ( how sad ) and of course family and friends

There’s always next winter

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By *ickerMan
over a year ago

Preston

"I’m still there but yes I’ll definitely miss it once I’m back in the U.K. , I mistakenly initially booked my return flight for the end of March and wished I left it as such …. I’ve met many who have extended their stay and part of me wish that I could , the other part miss work ( how sad ) and of course family and friends

There’s always next winter

Hi, is it busy over there the bars and restaurants. I would like to go as never been but want to see it in full flow.

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

There’s always next winter

Hi, is it busy over there the bars and restaurants. I would like to go as never been but want to see it in full flow."

It’s not in full flow by all means but having not been there you wouldn’t necessarily notice as it is quite busy. This said everything is meant to be shutting at 11pm. I gather that lock-ins do go on but I’m in bed by then

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

" I would like to go as never been but want to see it in full flow."

For single males: Covid has put out Thailand’s “red lights”. Face masks are still mandatory and the girls have gone home or found other jobs. There are cheaper and better places to go for sun, sand and sea!

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By *inkyguymkMan
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

" I would like to go as never been but want to see it in full flow.

I have to say Stride, you are the most negative person I have ever seen post in any of the forums. If you don't have anything positive to contribute, then why contribute at all? You are full of misinformation and inaccuracies.

Thankfully, I will be in Phuket in 2 weeks time having an amazing time, and you will still be contributing negative material to all and sundry. Enjoy that.

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

Local officials and police raided the Feeling Hatyai restaurant pub in Hat Yai last Monday night and arrested 24 people for breaking Covid-19 restrictions.

Enjoy your trip.

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By *unlovers70Couple
over a year ago

Overseas

We live in Pattaya and there is plenty open right now. Restrictions mean bars and restaurants must close by 11pm but we just start the party earlier!

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By *tokie62Man
over a year ago

stoke-on-trent

why do you search for any negative stories on the net and post them on here? have you not got anything positive to say?i am here now and its great bars are open and even new ones are opening up.its only a matter of time before the 11 pm closing is lifted.

ps the windmill has re opened

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

A virologist has issued a warning that new Covid infections in Thailand could reach 30,000-50,000 per day if no measures are taken. So yesterday, the Interior Ministry sent a copy a letter to all provincial governors ordering them to come up with plans to slow the spread of Covid-19 in their areas and strictly enforce the rules.

Chin up!

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By *inkyguymkMan
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

So a little update regarding Phuket.

I came back yesterday after 2 amazing weeks. The bars in Bangla road stay open till 2am, all other bars close at 11pm, which bar owners are not happy about. There is a nice amount of people, not too busy like normal but enough. It's bloody hot, hot, hot. The Morchana app is absolutely pointless, but I kept it all the same just in case. You do an LFT test on day 5 but you can't upload to Morchana, so again it's pointless as no one asks for it. Some people wear masks, majority don't, it's definitely not enforced.

All in all, another great time in a great Country, please don't let anyone from the forums dissuade you from going with misinformation and inaccurate reports.

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By *trideMan
over a year ago

Plymouth

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration has confirmed that travellers arriving in Thailand will not require pre-travel Covid-19 tests from April 1.

Visitors arriving under Test & Go, Sandbox and quarantine programmes will be given an RT-PCR test on arrival. They will be required to perform an antigen self-test on day 5 after arrival and be monitored at their hotel.

Sandbox visitors must remain in their designated area for five days. Visitors in the quarantine scheme, including people caught entering the country unlawfully, will be kept in isolation for five days and have an RT-PCR test on the fourth or fifth day after arrival.

Visitors must still have health insurance cover for at least $20,000.

But Songkran has been largely cancelled again this year. Only traditional celebrations, like simple water-pouring ceremonies and merit making, are to be allowed. Tourism authorities across the nation have cancelled all Songkran-related events.

Light at the end of a long dark tunnel!

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