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Can I use Agoda bookings for the Phuket Sandbox visa application?

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Dec 30, 2021
3 years ago
Maya *******
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Thailand embassy say i can't use agoda booking

I. Must get Spacial hotel confirmation with transportation

🤔I'm going to apply for Phuket sand box
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The user discusses the requirement from the Thai embassy that Agoda bookings alone may not be accepted for the Phuket Sandbox visa application and that a special hotel confirmation with transportation is necessary. Several comments highlight differences in requirements for Bangkok versus Phuket entries, and users share their experiences with booking SHA Plus hotels through Agoda. Most agree it's often easier to contact hotels directly for the necessary confirmation rather than relying solely on Agoda.
Darren *******
Yiu can use Agoda i vame in with a booking with them intio Bangkok
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Lowell *******
Are you already in Thailand?
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Neal *******
So what? Are sharing your thoughts process?
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Kim *******
If you have to book a time for your test at the airport how do you know how long it will take to get through passport control etc?
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Maya *******
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@Kim ******
 i simply don't 🤔🤷‍♂️

But they asking for flight number etc

I don't really know
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Maya *******
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I had booking with 2 hotels

1 communicate and the other don't

The 1 who communicate has WhatsApp a send me link for the whole thing to my email
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Max *******
Conract Novotel Bangkok Airport they have a 7 day package includes 2 PCR tests and 3 meaks a day
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Karim ***************
Just make sure you book a hotel that includes the SHA plus package, PCR test etc.
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Philip **********
This is all written on the agoda booking confirmation that i downloaded.
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Myron **********
Sha not shop
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Myron **********
@Philip *********
 my hotel was slow in sending me their confirmation so I used the Agoda booking and then a detailed Agoda booking that mentioned everything and was denied twice I managed to get in just under the deadline with a full confirmation from my shop plus hotel and was approved so it is very important that you go strictly with the shop plus Hotel booking confirmation
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@Myron *********
 this is what i sent in with no issues
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@Philip *********
 yes I had a friend from my hometown at all to Santana go to Buckingham and it work but unfortunately mine was denied twice just to be safe should always go for the hotel confirmation
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Maya *******
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@Philip *********
 which hotel is that? Phuket?

What's the name please
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Philip **********
@Maya ******
 this is the details i got from the sinsuvarn in bangkok for my thai pass.

Just to give you an idea of what to look for when booking through agoda.
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Philip **********
I used agoda sha plus+ hotel for my thai pass...

Sinsuvarn airport suite hotel, bangkok
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Michael *******
That's good advice #agodasucks
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Kevin ***********
@Michael ******
 Agoda works fine if you know what you're doing.
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David *******
Huh? I used a Booking .Com Sight which affiliates with Agoda and was approved.Give Booking .Com a go.
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Maya *******
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I booked directly from agoda

This is not the problem

Now i have to contact the hotel about the Spacial confirmation including the transportation too
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จิตดี *********
@Maya ******
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Steven ******
Why do people bother making it difficult, just book direct with the hotel. Christ sake, you can even choose your hotel via Agoda then go direct to their site.
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Kevin ***********
@Steven *****
 How is it difficult? Plus you have cancellation.
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Maya *******
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@Steven *****
 also i rang the hotel a sent mail but not much communication

I guess i need to call again. With the new information
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@Maya ******
 probably because you didn't book direct.
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Maya *******
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@Steven *****
 excuse me i did book from agoda

But got extra information suddenly

Different people say different things

And in this situation. Things can be confusing

That's all
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@Maya ******
 You've got no reason to be excused. That's the way you booked it and it's fine, I'm just saying it's better to go direct thru the hotel. Don't be offended.
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@Steven *****
 this comment should be pinned to the top.
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Kevin ***********
@Jonathan ******
 Don't be daft. It's very simple: Book through Agoda so you have free cancellation. Get the certificate from the hotel. They treat it as paid.
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@Kevin **********
 get better deals through the hotel directly. Also all the certificates are sent so much easier. I have done it. Maybe it's just me but I found it so much easier direct with the hotel
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Kevin ***********
@Jonathan ******
 I want the cancellation, especially as things can change as we already know.
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@Kevin **********
 fair enough mate, makes sense
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Hans ******************
I just contacted the hotels directly was not a problem. Watch out for the 3rd party cancelation policies. If you are dealing directly with the hotels they will usually work with you if there is a change of plans.
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Sam *****
I used agoda to book sha plus hotel in oct 21. No problem at all.
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Pui *****
What's the problem? If you actually have a qualifying booking, contact the hotel and they will give you the special confirmation. If you don't have a qualifying booking, then that's why the Agoda confirmation shouldn't be accepted.
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Maya *******
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@Pui ****
 i didn't know how it works how ever i contacted the hotel with WhatsApp and they been very helpful and gave me a link for the taxi booking and explained all. So now it's clear
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Kevin ***********
Once you've booked through Agoda, ask the hotel for the certificate.
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Michael ********
You can use agoda but has to be a SHA plus hotel

If you go to google search agoda phuket sandbox. The page will come up showing you the packages.

You can book driver through hotel or privately but has to be SHA plus taxi, i looked into it was easier to use hotel.

PCR tests booked seperatly
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Maya *******
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@Michael *******
 i already did book sha +hotel through agoda 7 day's

I'll just contact them for the confirmation with the transportation

I didn't know I had to do it

Some friend went there but didn't do it like that on test and go
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Stuart *********
Hotel with transport is a requirement for Bangkok entries. It is not a requirement for Phuket entries (although it’s probably best to get your hotel to organise).
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 there are taxis readily available at the testing exit.
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David *********
Yep and they will want full payment to give it to you
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Karim ***************
@David ********
 you can book SHA plus hotel packages visa Agoda. I booked two in the last two months when I travelled from the U.K.
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David *********
@Karim **************
 holiday inn wouldn’t give me the confirmation without full payment even though I booked with agoda
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Karim ***************
@David ********
 SHA plus packages have to be paid in full, you cannot pay on arrival. Only then will they give you the confirmation certificate that you need to register for the Thailand Pass.
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Kevin ***********
@Karim **************
 I got two 'paid' certificates from hotels that got approved for TP even though agoda offered cancellation up to two days before arrival.
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