I have just arrived in BKK on an STV from the UK and the journey was a breeze! Waaay easier than I was expecting it to be so I wanted to let people know exactly what I did in case anyone was thinking of making the trip:
1. Booked my flights with Finnair
1. Insurance is with Staysure and I bought the unlimited coverage with 100 day extended stay
1. Pre-flight PCR was with DAM (midnight guaranteed)
1. SHA+ was via Agoda (the hotel was particularly basic but it was only for one night)
1. Accommodation for three month is booked via booking.com however I have free cancellation so can still be free to explore
1. I submitted the required documentation to the Thai Embassy in London and secured my STV before I applied for the Thai Pass (Important!)
1. Once my visa was approved I applied for the Thai Pass and was approved almost immediately (like 48 hours and it was confirmed)
1. I printed everything off twice so I had one copy in a folder and one as backup in my bag (all of the above) and at every checkpoint I just handed them the whole folder.
Hope this helps someone 👍
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shares their smooth experience arriving in Bangkok on a Special Tourist Visa (STV) from the UK, detailing their flight, travel insurance, PCR testing, hotel accommodation, and visa application process. They emphasize the importance of having all necessary documentation ready for checkpoints. The post has garnered comments of encouragement and further inquiries about the requirements and experiences for other travelers, including questions about the STV details, quarantine procedures, and the booking process.
