Is it worth it to deal with flight cancellations and travel restrictions in Thailand?

Jul 23, 2021
3 years ago
Kathy ****************
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It's been worth it all, even the cancelation of flight to Bangkok from Phuket.. We just get a few extra days...
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The conversation reflects on the challenges and joys of traveling in Thailand during the pandemic, particularly the emotional weight of flight cancellations and the quarantine requirements. Several participants discuss their plans and experiences related to returning to Thailand, missing family, and how financial burdens impact their decisions. The community also shares insights about travel logistics, including difficulties in flying domestically and suggestions for alternative routes to Bangkok. A mixed sense of longing and gratitude permeates the discussion, indicating that despite hardships, the love for Thailand remains strong among expatriates.
Diedy **********
Good luck you guys, great picture, and nobody can take away these memories....
Tim ********
Congrats been almost two years since I have seen the love of my life and hate it. Will see her soon I hope!!
Tim ********
Thanks everyone we have filed all paperwork and hopefully she will be back here in the States around December. Fingers crossed
Chris ****
Cute couple!
John ******
I will be there in September so hope it all stay good so i can get back home ...been 18 mouth now ...but so looking forward to seeing the missus and kids 😁😁😁
Kathy ****************
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@Jo**
that is our plan, we miss our children and grandchildren greatly and will do whatever to get there..
Mike *******
I wish I was there too !!!
Brian ********
The scientists' warning comes as it was announced a new coronavirus variant is under investigation by Public Health England (PHE).

Experts are analysing instances of the B.1.621 variant found in pockets of the UK.

To date, 16 cases have been detected, although the majority are linked to overseas travel and there is no evidence of community transmission.

B.1.621 has been found in other countries including Colombia (325 sequenced cases), the US (264 sequenced cases) and Spain (196 sequenced cases).

There is no evidence it causes more severe illness or renders the current vaccines on offer any less effective
Helio *****
Best time to be there β›±οΈπŸ˜ŽπŸ‘
Kenny ********
What about renting a car and driving to Bangkok
Karim ***************
@Kenny *******
you can fly from Phuket to U-Tapao (Rayong). Then just drive around pattaya to bkk.
Kathy ****************
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@Ka***
booked 6 days out.. Back to private van..
Karim ***************
@Kathy ***************
I love driving cross country anyway. Enjoy the views πŸ˜‰
Kenny ********
@Karim **************
No domestic flights are available now.
Michael ********
@Kenny *******
no he is correct there are flights from Phuket to U Tapao
Kenny ********
@Michael *******
yes I just saw that but it appears only being offered for a certain time period.
Michael ********
@Kenny *******
yes very limited
Paul *******
Well done. waiting, fkn Covid
Adrian ********
It nice when you got deep pockets but not all of us have . I havent seen my kids nearlly 2 years now . And i cant afford the 2 quarantine here and thailand and time off work at moment. So i need wait till thing chill a bit
Kathy ****************
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@Adr***
wish there were deep pockets, just grandparents sacrificing all to see children and grandchildren..
Ricky *********
I have noticed that the gov't response, worldwide, to COVID19 (& every other crisis since day one) has been a positive event for people who have cash. Their lifestyle has barely been affected at worst and has improved for most (work from home, private plane charter, special visas, etc, etc.).
Aga ********
We meet
@Ka***
and her husband every day at the breakfast or beach. They are wonderful couple enjoying every second here and impatiently waiting to see their family. I hope you will be reunited soon, wish you all the best ❀️
Kathy ****************
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@Ca***
no deep pockets here..
Ricky *********
@Kathy ***************
Just saw your comment! my reply: I know. If you were uber rich, you could take a private plane (airport closed? then seaplane). But, even if you were rich..the rich cannot be blamed. In my world view, some people will succed more than others. But the gov't shouldn't enable them via outright corruption or more commonly.... make stupid, unenforceable rules that don't work.
Kathy ****************
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@Ca***
we sacrifice a lot just to see our children and grandchildren, they live around the world and in the US, we go without things we want just to spend time.. Our children in Thailand are missionaries and are not able to leave, so we come to them..
Kathy ****************
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@Ca***
it's definitely not fun, we just have retirement and sacrifice a lot to be here, thankfully things are priced low.. Hotel is $40.00 a day and tickets were $750.00.. Will never find that again..
Ricky *********
@Kathy ***************
Oh, Ok. I thought you were going back home without seeing them. Sure, stay in Phuket as long as you want. Regarding trains in Thailand, I've never taken one, but my buddy did and he said it was great Thai Trip Update: I've made it as far as the gate at JFK -that's farthest I've got in over a year!
Adrian ********
@Carlo ***********
thank all great reply . None of us know how long it going to last . Im lucky ive found great wife and mum . And money isnt her one love .
Ricky *********
@Adrian *******
Wow. Cool. I'm more of a "'hide from mum' & prefer strippers to wives" kind of guy. More important.... much much more is that my reply was meant to incite a revolution toward a future with "no gov't"...anywhere. Oh wellI, I'll try again later. Take Care & enjoy.
Gene **********
@Adrian *******
that’s very sad! So many like you in that situation!
Kathy ****************
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@Adr***
definitely not easy and lots of sacrifices..
Ricky *********
Oh ya, this what I want I want hear! I'm leaving JFK for HKT tonight...my 6th attempt to enter Thailand. So, I have suffered more than most - that's why I love your "worth it" post. I expecting this feeling the minute I arrive at my little villa. Enjoy! PS: Happy to see that you have found a man already!
Kathy ****************
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@Ca***
I have had him 46 years celebrating our anniversary in Phuket before we see grandchildren and children in Bangkok if we can get transportation there.. all airlines have been canceled till the 1st.
Kathy ****************
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Not running..
Ricky *********
@Kathy ***************
Oh I see, you brought him with you -excellent planning...with low tourist numbers, its probably hard to find a good man on the beach. Your flight commented terrified me, but then I realized that you are referring to domestic flights. You must somehow make it to Bangkok. I heard the train is great..if its running. Good luck.
Nigel *********
Welcome to paradise, still awesome with all its faults. πŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ ΏπŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ ΏπŸ’“πŸ’“πŸ’“
Niclas ***********
Enjoy Phuket I miss Kathu a great deal!
James *******
any freelancers about?
Ann ******
Wow look amazing . Envy you
Michael ********
Did you have to go all the way to hospitals in Phuket town for covid tests
Kathy ****************
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@Mic****
not sure rode the hotel shuttle about 20 min to some parking lot near bic c
Kathy ****************
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Marriott at Merlin Beach
Michael ********
Thinking of coming back via sandbox in 3 weeks hope it all stays good.

Still got my surfyaks there.
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