Can I use an Agoda booking for the Thai Pass, or must I book directly with the hotel?

Nov 11, 2021
3 years ago
Carolyn ******
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Having trouble communicating directly with hotels on Test and Go packages - not to mention horrible delays in response on reservation inquiries, lack of complete information, won't answer questions, etc. And now, I'm down to the complete wire needing this done asap. Question: is it really unacceptable to do an Agoda booking and upload that? Has anyone had success on Thai Pass with a third party booking platform, or is it all done directly with the hotel?
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The conversation revolves around challenges faced by expats when booking hotels for Thailand's Test and Go program. Users express frustrations with communication delays from hotels and inquire whether using third-party platforms like Agoda is acceptable for Thai Pass applications. Many comment on their experiences, confirming that Agoda bookings have been successfully used for Thai Pass, provided they secured necessary confirmations from the hotels. Some recommend direct communication with hotels for a smoother process. Overall, using Agoda and similar services appears to be feasible, but proper confirmation from the hotels is crucial.
Jeremiah *******
Went direct with hotel, no problems. Last time I used agoda and had an issue it was almost impossible to speak to an agent.
Andre *********
Booked with Agoda, no problems. Got mine after 5 days.
Chris *********************
I booked with agoda confirmed within a hour
Angela *****************
I booked direct with Centre Point Pratunam, communication was quick and received ‘paid’ confirmation shortly agree making online payment.
John ********
Booked a 4 star via Agoda for 1 night, paid it, got the confirmation & this is what I up loaded for the Thai pass, all good, best of luck 🤞👍
Paul *******
Following
Pauline *******
Choice of hotel seems to come down to who responds quickest. In effect choice is made for you
Declan ***********
Carol - Had the same Problem - I will Upload the Quickest - Declan - ☘
Declan ***********
My biggest hurdle and mistake was trying to book a hotel via Website from Thai Government - Hope it Helps / 🙇
Declan ***********
So quick
Declan ***********
So quick and polite insurance
Mitchell *******
I think it comes down to the specific hotel, and how they are used to communicating. Also, from my Sandbox experience, the hotel seems to have to have the cash in hand/account before things progress. Not sure how they get paid through the 3rd party sites. It may take a day or so longer for them to get their $$$.
Sam ******
I used Agoda but as soon as I received the Agoda confirmation email I emailed the hotel. They took about 12 hours to reply but their reply included their booking reference and stated inclusion on Transfer, PCR test etc. So I screenshot their email and used for TP. It was accepted and I received the TP QR.
Jim ***********
Anyone any info on Citrus grande pattaya?
Ron *********
Sale.miloftsathorn@gmail

Send them

Copy of Passport

Flight ticket details

COVID-19 Insurance

It's only a 3 star, 4200 baht for package

They have been very prompt with responses.

If you are paying by credit card they will send you a pdf file giving them ok to charge card, download it and print your name in it and send it back.

You will have a receipt and certification for thailand pass in minutes.

Good luck
Wannikea *********
Agoda etc is fine but you'll need the hotels booking confirmation number in most cases, not the booking agents booking number.
Louis **********
i applied monday.

booked with Agoda.

received my thai pass on Wednesday.

delighted
Baron *********
@Louis *********
Do agoda sell the package including transport and test through their website or do you have to email the hotels and request these and pay seperate to the room booking?
Louis **********
citrus grande hotel pattaya
Louis **********
you book it all together
Louis **********
Theo ********
@Louis *********
Hey Louis ... did you use the Agoda confirmation for the Thai Pass or did you receive another confirmation from the hotel directly ?
Theo ********
Thankyou 👍
Louis **********
@Theo *******
i used the agoda confirmation number
Ruth ****
Used Expedia and got Thai Pass
Rampi ********
I used Hotel Clover Asoke ... worked nicely for 7 days. At checkout saw many expats leaving after test in 1 day. Pengiun Gaez is the staff who helped me get it done. Kavintra is her name.
Jared **********
I booked through Agoda, first hotel was prompt but I wasn’t satisfied, cancelled and rebooked and didn’t get an email for almost 24 hours….likely they are a bit swamped and also +12 hours probably didn’t do me any favors.

By the sounds of it I would just start making phone calls to the hotels directly
Carolyn ******
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@Jared *********
Thanks...yep, already on with calling everyone which is moving things along better, however, I don't think they're very used to handling reservations by phone, so each one asks me to send an email, then I'm right back where I started. But I'm most interested to hear if you then got your Thai Pass with an Agoda reservation??
Jared **********
@Carolyn ********
well the hotel sent me my confirmation but some of the spots weren’t filled out, like my passport number but I submitted it anyway and my Agoda confirmation and got my Thai pass last night.

At least over the phone you can ask questions and initiate even if it’s finished through email
Jaz ********
I used Agoda 🤔
Carolyn ******
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And you applied for Thai Pass with no issues?
Jaz ********
@Carolyn ********
my apologies, mine was the certificate of entry not Thai pass. Dismiss my message and good luck
Carolyn ******
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@Jaz *******
thank you!
Peter *************
They are well enough rude I would go somewhere else if I were you
Luciano ***********
Do you need to book a hotel direct or can you go through AGODa or a similar online booking site ?
Andy *******
Use their 'Line', I'm talking with 3 at a time without a problem. All offering immediate confirmation after payment. Theorie Bangkok, Metro Point Bangkok, etc.,
Carolyn ******
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@Andy *********
Thanks... I'll try those as well, right now I'm on with 3 as well, lots of tail chasing without getting it actually done. I can't waste any more time. Ugh!
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