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Can I use a Booking.com hotel confirmation for the Thailand Pass (Sandbox) instead of direct hotel confirmation?
👋 For Thai Pass (Sandbox), would a Booking.com hotel confirmation work, or does it have to be from the hotel?
Answer summary
The consensus from the community indicates that while Agoda bookings are accepted for the Thailand Pass (Sandbox), the acceptability of Booking.com confirmations may depend on whether the hotel is a SHA+ member. Users have reported success with Agoda vouchers and mentioned that direct hotel confirmations are preferred but not always necessary. It is advisable to check with the hotel directly and ensure that all required elements, such as transportation and PCR test arrangements, are confirmed.
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Gaynor *******
Booking Com is fine as long as the hotel is a member of SHA+
Gaynor *******
Then contact the hotel directly to arrange the transfer and PCR test
Ron *********
When I applied for mine November 3rd the booking apps didn't define test and go to well, I just went on booking last night and the packages are very defined with price. I think the apps are good to use now.
Johnny *******
Agoda bookings are accepted. After confirming the booking with Agoda the hotel will contact you and ask for a few things to complete the registration and then they will send you the reservation page that you can submit for Evisa or Thailand pass. I haven't seen any Bookings.com being accepted. Go with Agoda if you don't want to deal with the hotel directly.
Jon *****
@Johnny ******
The Agoda reservation is also fine for Thailand Pass, I had no issues using it
Ahmed **********
OP@Jon **********
@Johnny ******
Thank you both! So I can go ahead and apply for Thai pass with the Agoda voucher, even before receiving the hotel's final official paper? What about transportation from airport to hotel and PCR booking (in case you entered via Phuket) - did you also submit proof of payment for these two items, or just the hotel booking was fine? Cheers 🙏Johnny *******
@Ahmed *********
I booked a 1 night test and go package for Bangkok and everything was included.Johnny *******
@Jon **********
yes I know. That's what I just said.
Mahmudur **************
You have to book from direct hotel website
Jon *****
M Rahman Apon ... or Agoda
Jeffrey *********
@M *************
Completely untrue.Mahmudur **************
@Jeffrey ********
Dear, I already in Bangkok.
Curtis *******
I didn’t even know the sandbox was still a thing.
Ahmed **********
OP@J *****************
actually it's for vaccinated only, people that haven't been in "approved countries" for 21 days and can't do test and go.Curtis *******
@Ahmed *********
oh right. I forgot about that
Mohammad ************
@J *****************
wrong
J ******************
Mohammad ************
@J *****************
check again mateRay ******
I used the agoda issued voucher for booking, & got my pass.
Ahmed **********
OP@Ray *****
did you also upload a prepaid PCR test appointment and airport transfer, or just the agoda hotel room voucher? Thanks!Ray ******
@Ahmed *********
I'll use the Hotel booking as it was less than 50 USD for a beach front room. My Condo hasn't been lived in for 22 months, so I don't know what I'll find.Ray ******
@James *******
too late unfortunately, but I think only real change for me will be the PCR test on arrival will be changed to cheaper RAT test.
James ********
@Ray *****
if you are entering Test n Go...wait til new details are released re Dec 15Ray ******
@Ahmed *********
was prepaid but can be cancelled up to 3 days before I arrive. 2 days for the pass approval on second attempt.Ray ******
@Ahmed *********
apart from issues using Chrome (I had about 4 attempts & couldn't get past the first page, this was before it was acknowledged that you need an extension to Chrome), I used Firefox & no issues. My insurance was in Singapore Dollars for 250k which they obviously could not convert to USD?Ahmed **********
OP@Ray *****
what was the issue with the first attempt?Ray ******
@Ahmed *********
just the voucher. This was 2 weeks back. I've since contacted the hotel to book a transfer & then register to get a PCR test on PSAS. With the test voucher & Hotel transfer, the hotel gave me a letter with a serial number for immigration.Ahmed **********
OP@Ray *****
Thanks! Was your Agoda booking prepaid in full by any chance? Or was it a cancelable booking? How long did the Thai Pass take to process? Thanks again! 🙏Activity
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