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Hi Bro, the requirements to return to Singapore from Thailand are set by Singapore (Instead of Thailand).
Yes, Singapore allows pre-return to take a professionally-administered ART (*Take note* No self ART allowed).
For 5 days / 4 nights, you will have to take 3 PCR and 1 ART.
1) Pre-departure to Thailand not more than 72 hours before flight
2) On-Arrival to Thailand (aka Day 1 PCR)
3) Pre-return ART to Singapore not more than 48 hours before flight
4) On arrival to Singapore PCR
*If you have recovered from Covid before, you can apply for exemption with Singapore from 3) and 4). You will need a recovery certificate from a clinic for the exemption.
I know its a lot of additional costs (for the PCR/ART tests), but is boh bian in the current climate. The idea for the 5 days or less trip is to minimize testing positive over in Thailand, thereby avoiding the crazy quarantine/hospital costs.
Cheers
I am thinking of your concept (good one) of 5 days / 4 nights which mitigate the risk. I had also read Banzai caution and will scout for insurance in Thailand that covers any hospital and best if it cover quarantine even if it is more expensive.
Additional cost of PCR is not a main consideration but I am more concerned about spending money and end up being screwed by Covid instead of screwing tomyam. Let's say if the cost is $1,000 for 4 nights with the PCR and another option is $1,500 for 4 nights but no need PCR (guarantee no quarantine), I will gladly pay $1,500. At least I am certain that after spending $1,500, I get to have my tomyam. The other is not getting your tomyam, spend dunno how much and wasted your leave or worst have to extend your leave to cover till you can return. This is my main concern, not the cost.
Anyone here know if close contact need to be quarantined or only if you are tested positive? How long is the quarantine / hospitalisation period touch wood if you are so lucky before you are discharged?
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Cross finger Covid situation remains as it is.
Dun wanna another lock down again
Anyone here know if close contact need to be quarantined or only if you are tested positive? How long is the quarantine / hospitalisation period touch wood if you are so lucky before you are discharged?
close contacts do not need to be quarantined. Only those tested positive have to. Knew a few couples sharing rooms which only 1 of them tested positive, the other is free to return to their own country.
10 day is the min quarantine period as mandated by thai govt. Diff hospitals may apply diff quarantine periods and depending on your condition. usually its 10-14 days.
What I can only say is fortune only favours the brave...no better time to be in land of smile given the fact the tourism is only less than half of the occupancy rate gafter walking the ground...explore new grounds and into the local joints at local prices especially with no rich tiong spoiling the market...
If ur job allows u to work anywhere like what the ang mao digital nomads does...spend longer time here to stretch your dollars and make all the pre admin hassle worth the effort.
On a side note, local Thai insurance coy has stopped coverage on asymptomatic cases for foreign tourists with effect from today due to heavy loses in claims from recent surge in cases...so I guess many would have missed the boat with lesser travel risk as compared to the 1st version of TAG launched last year..
What Bro TheBanzai is quite demoralizing to us bros here (sorry, bro), but he's just stating out the reality and that can't be helped. One has to be prepared for the worst and be willing to take the risk before going for the trip.
I got a suggestion here for bros to minimize your chances of testing positive in Thailand. Basically, just limit your trip to a maximum of 5 days (4 nights).
Any idea before what time has to be the returned flight in order no need to do the mandatory PCR test of the 5th day?
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close contacts do not need to be quarantined. Only those tested positive have to. Knew a few couples sharing rooms which only 1 of them tested positive, the other is free to return to their own country.
10 day is the min quarantine period as mandated by thai govt. Diff hospitals may apply diff quarantine periods and depending on your condition. usually its 10-14 days.
I cannot afford 14 days leave assuming the worst scenario. I dare not take this risk so no choice for me, have to wait till quarantine period reduced to 5 to 7 days. In SIN it is 4 days.
Much as I want to go and not afraid of getting Omicron or whatever Covid 19 but more concern of having to apply additional days leave last minute in event I am being tested positive and need quarantine. It will wipe out more then half of my annual leave entitlement.
My leave is my limiting factor for traveling and not other as I cannot WFH and must be onsite. No choice as I cannot afford to have 14 days of leave go wasted. If I can work from anywhere, I will surely go since no need to extend leave but just waste the nos of days applied.
Up your points for the valuable information
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Cross finger Covid situation remains as it is.
Dun wanna another lock down again
What I can only say is fortune only favours the brave...no better time to be in land of smile given the fact the tourism is only less than half of the occupancy rate gafter walking the ground...explore new grounds and into the local joints at local prices especially with no rich tiong spoiling the market...
If ur job allows u to work anywhere like what the ang mao digital nomads does...spend longer time here to stretch your dollars and make all the pre admin hassle worth the effort.
On a side note, local Thai insurance coy has stopped coverage on asymptomatic cases for foreign tourists with effect from today due to heavy loses in claims from recent surge in cases...so I guess many would have missed the boat with lesser travel risk as compared to the 1st version of TAG launched last year..
Thanks adict999, will up you tomorrow as I had given out 2 today.
The bold statement is a statistical facts. If insurance company withdraw coverage for quarantine, I do not discount the probability of contacting Covid. It helps me to decide Go or No Go in current situation.
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Cross finger Covid situation remains as it is.
Dun wanna another lock down again
Thanks adict999, will up you tomorrow as I had given out 2 today.
The bold statement is a statistical facts. If insurance company withdraw coverage for quarantine, I do not discount the probability of contacting Covid. It helps me to decide Go or No Go in current situation.
There are insurances "compensate" u 14 days quarantine. Does this also make u think twice going to Thailand??
I cannot afford 14 days leave assuming the worst scenario. I dare not take this risk so no choice for me, have to wait till quarantine period reduced to 5 to 7 days. In SIN it is 4 days.
Much as I want to go and not afraid of getting Omicron or whatever Covid 19 but more concern of having to apply additional days leave last minute in event I am being tested positive and need quarantine. It will wipe out more then half of my annual leave entitlement.
My leave is my limiting factor for traveling and not other as I cannot WFH and must be onsite. No choice as I cannot afford to have 14 days of leave go wasted. If I can work from anywhere, I will surely go since no need to extend leave but just waste the nos of days applied.
Up your points for the valuable information
yes better dont go for your case. Everyone has different circumstances. Some are lucky, like has 60 day leave, company allows them to work in quarantine, etc. Others not so.
Go only if you can afford. Always assume that you will get infected when travelling these days. If you cant afford payment for medical & time for quarantine, just dont go.
With today annoucement, if you going to Bangkok for 4 days trip only need do total 2 PCR tests and 2 ART tests in total. When back in Singapore just need do ART test only. Make it so much easier now.
With today annoucement, if you going to Bangkok for 4 days trip only need do total 2 PCR tests and 2 ART tests in total. When back in Singapore just need do ART test only. Make it so much easier now.
Nice another 100 bucks saved for another bonk
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Originally Posted by ExcaliburSG
Thanks adict999, will up you tomorrow as I had given out 2 today.
The bold statement is a statistical facts. If insurance company withdraw coverage for quarantine, I do not discount the probability of contacting Covid. It helps me to decide Go or No Go in current situation.
No worries just sharing info on travel but u can always still get SG insurance that covered QO allowances. Alliance insurance for those SQ flights should get a pretty decent coverage with flexibility in flight change if u need to revise any dates.
I guess we have gone a little off topic as this thread should be sharing good lobang in bkk
I am also interested to find out where to do the ART test before return to Singapore. Found some sites say only give medical cert while others also
have Fit-to-fly cert for extra fees. Not sure if we need that to come back?
Anyone tried can share will be great and which place to do the pre-ART test.
Thanks.
I am also interested to find out where to do the ART test before return to Singapore. Found some sites say only give medical cert while others also
have Fit-to-fly cert for extra fees. Not sure if we need that to come back?
Anyone tried can share will be great and which place to do the pre-ART test.
Thanks.
Try medconsult. 500 BAHT. No need for fit to fly cert. Swabbing to getting printed result within 5min. Recommend to book and fill form before going, payment only made after registration in person.
There are cheaper ones like 300-350 BAHT. I do not know where is it yet
I am also interested to find out where to do the ART test before return to Singapore. Found some sites say only give medical cert while others also
have Fit-to-fly cert for extra fees. Not sure if we need that to come back?
A English memo from the clinic stating your name, date of test, etc and most importantly, "negative".