@John ********
I agree โ this is only for people very serious about getting to Thailand for whatever reason. Iโm in the middle of quarantine now with my wife and kids, but they are Thai citizens we decided it was healthier to be living in Thailand with our family here than in the U.S. at this time. Weโre grateful that we even have the option (U.S. citizens arenโt welcome too many places these days) so itโs easy to take all the expense and rules in stride. I donโt see it as the government deliberately jerking people around or trying to make a buck (though I certainly understand the frustration with these Kafkaesque conditions). There are pressures from all sides and nobody is really benefiting from these half measures, but this is the path theyโve chosen. It may well be the wrong path, but I think itโs foolish to think it will change barring a big change in circumstances. Vaccines, really effective treatment, uncontrolled spread in the population like we have in the U.S. where thereโs no longer and benefit to strict quarantine. Those things might change the policy. Until then all one can hope for is more affordable quarantine and insurance options, more streamlined application procedures and easier to follow instructions. A return option for those who already have retirement visas and have made their homes and lives in Thailand. An option for those who have been in Thailand for years in long term relationships but not married. But it may be a long, long time before casual, affordable tourism returns to Thailand.