Can I book ASQ hotels on Agoda, or do I have to purchase a package?

Jan 20, 2021
4 years ago
Dimitris ************
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ASQ hotels are more expensive if booked as a package for 15 nights. But same hotels if you book from Agoda for same number of nights are much less. So can I book from Agoda or I have to buy the package? And why’s it’s so?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion centers around whether it's possible to book ASQ (Alternative State Quarantine) hotels directly through Agoda without purchasing a comprehensive package. It is clarified that while you can book ASQ hotels via Agoda, they must specifically offer ASQ packages that include additional services such as meals, transportation from the airport, and mandatory health checks. The higher costs of the package correlate with these services, which are essential for compliance with Thailand's quarantine regulations.
Tom ***********
The asq packages are very good value considering all included. Dont try and work your way around this
Andrew *****
@Tom **********
I would love to see someone try to work there around it and get told they cannot enter
Tom ***********
@Andrew ****
true. Would be hilarious, people shouldnt be going really going with these ideas. Thailand deserves better
Martin *********
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Jon *****
Steve *******
2 covid tests, nurses/Dr, secure transportation from the airport etc, all extra costs.
Oliver ********
If you book a normal room without quarantine services, you won't get a certificate of entry, but you can book an ASQ package on Agoda, which is what you need.
Stephen ***********
Is this a real question?
Arron *********
Normally you cannot book through an Internet booking agent to stay in an ASQ hotel? These hotel only accept quarantine guests.
Thomas **********
@Arron ********
nope agoda dealed with autorities and you can book from them 100% legit
Todd *********
@Ar***
you can easily book ASQ with Agoda. Many have
John ********
Money grab
Carsten ************
Check this:

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Andrew *****
All ASQ hotel are for ASQ only they have all done a lot of work to get them up to code most of the hotels don’t have there own kitchens so the use a specific catering company they also have to have a area fir the nurse to work and stay normally 4 on a shift some have installed extra security and cctv cameras plus the hospital get about 40to50 % of the money for nurse and your tests
Apex ********************
@And***
Hotels can have ASQ and Non ASQ guests. Floors must be blocked off for the ASQ rooms, not the entire hotel though.
Andrew *****
@Thailand ***************************************
not from what I have been told and witnessed as the other guest can’t use anything in the hotels in clouding elevators lifts stairs reception unless it’s in in a different building I think your wrong unless you have proof of this I won’t believe what you say
Todd *********
@And***
looks like you have your proof...
Andrew *****
@Todd ********
that makes a mockery of ASQ so bloody stupid mixing O well never mind
Michael ********
@Andrew ****
and this is why the person who posted the question is confused as he probably looked at non ASQ rooms
Andrew *****
@Michael *******
well that makes a mockery of ASQ But I stand corrected
Michael ********
@Andrew ****
having been through the process I found the segregation is very well done.

There are changing stations between ASQ and non ASQ areas where staff don disposable overalls, shoe covers, face masks, hair covers. face shields and disposable gloves. Its very well organised the instructions and procedures i saw for staff were much like when i worked in nuclear power stations when i was younger.
Andrew *****
@Michael *******
I’m just dumbfounded that there are mixed hotels it maybe very well organised but just doesn’t seem right
Michael ********
@Andrew ****
Lots are switching over to full ASQ as its easier but when i came in July there were still not that many people allowed in.
Andrew *****
@Michael *******
I came in in December maybe that’s why I haven’t seen it as could have changed by then
Michael ********
@Andrew ****
hotels can be Both i stayed at Anantara Siam and had ASQ and non ASQ floors. ASQ had to use service elevators
Simon **********
Landmark ASQ is considerably cheaper than standard booking.
Garrett ***********
The cost of the ASQ packages include the hospital fees, quarantine transportation, and the 3-4 meals the hotel provides you. You need a certificate from the hotel in order to receive a COE.
เด่ ******
Answer : No, you won't get COE or visa from embasy with no ASQ package.
Eric *********
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Sua ********
If you book from Agoda, they're for normal stay without quarantine service. Common sense says no.
Bobby ********
Sua Truong. You can book ASQ through Agoda.
Sua ********
@Bobby *******
do they specifically mention two different options on there?
Bobby ********
@Sua *******
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Sua ********
@Bobby *******
thanks. I learned something new today. Hope other countries follow this.
Chris *****
Yes...you can book hotel without “package”...but only if you can survive for 15 days without any food and water. 🤣
Ron ******************
These hotels also must spend money on converting the hotel to ASQ standards. This must be recouped.
Nicola ************
Marc ********
booking with agoda, trivago etc. not accepted for issuing the STV
Todd *********
@Marc *******
actually false. No problem booking ASQ on Agoda
Marc ********
@Todd ********
with Agoda you could cancel the booking like 24 hours before. and the visa issued already.

I am sure thai goverment is aware of it
Garrett ***********
@Ma**
You can specifically book ASQ hotels on Agoda. You can't book a regular hotel room though and use if for ASQ.
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Darren *******
@Marc *******
you can book official ASQ packages through Agoda.
Todd *********
@Marc *******
of course they are aware. There is no way to leave the airport without an ASQ booking
Marc ********
@Todd ********
I hope you are right but I have the information from this group
Todd *********
@Marc *******
it is set up specifically for ASQ. Bobby Howard had posted the link below
Stan *******
You're buying a quarantine service - not a room. They're meeting you at the airport, feeding you, testing you, checking on your health
Bobby ********
In addition to what Michael has indicated, there's probably a payment towards the cost of the security personnel who will ensure you don't leave your room
Dimitri ********
@Bobby *******
There are CCTV cameras everywhere.
Bobby ********
Dimitri Dimich. Yes I know. Some ASQ hotels have installed more for that reason. That's why there's additional cost
David *********
@Bobby *******
have you ever been in asq?
Bobby ********
David Bromage. No I haven't, but I know three people who have
Kathy ****************
@Bo***
there were none at our hotel..
Brian *******
@Kathy ***************
That you were aware of.
Michael ********
The requiredhospital fees alone are
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David *********
@Michael *******
I was in lohas and Bangkok9 charges them 14,000 for each guest
Ken ********
@Michael *******
some hospitals are charging over 6500 for one test
Michael ********
@Ken *******
yes I know, but when i came in was on Group farangs stranded abroad and we checked prices in Bills for the hospital part and at that time they ranged from 12 to
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My ASQ partner hospital was Bumingrad which is I believe 6500 per test, i had 3 tests as part of the quarantine but hospital part of my final bill was
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Ken ********
Spend over
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baht around $1500 AUD half the cost of quarantine in Australia. I have heard many compliments about ASQ where they have spent under
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baht. You get what you pay for
John **********
Don't use an agent, book hotel direct. All can and do change dates if required.
Paul ***********
Simo Wolf 👍
Paul ***********
Simo Wolf l have to pay for hotel for 15 days and hospital fees
Benjamin ******
@Paul **********
the hospital frees are the nursing charges who take the temperature and the two COVID-19 tests.
Minh *******
@Benjamin *****
3 Covid-19 tests. Day 0 when you arrive, day 5 and day 14 🙂
Michael ********
@Minh ******
that seems to be not standard, i had that day 0 day 5 and day 14 but some others are not doing day 0
Minh *******
@Michael *******
I don’t know about other hospitals but if you do ASQ or AHQ with Piyavate Hospital this is what happens 🙂
Paul ***********
Paul ***********
@Michael *******
hi l never hear about hospital fees before do cov 19 insurance not cover that
Michael ********
@Paul **********
yes it is part of the ASQ package. Temp checks, covid tests medical staff on standby.
Paul ***********
@Michael *******
thanks for texing back 👍
Michael ********
@Paul **********
yes no additional costs its all part of the package
Paul ***********
@Michael *******
hopefully go thailand soon thanks for your help
Michael ********
The package includes everything, the mandatory covid tests all your meals, transportation from airport etc etc
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