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What do I need to prepare for my trip to Phuket regarding travel paperwork and health insurance?

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Looking for advice. From Sydney and will be traveling to Phuket on April 20. I'll be staying for 3 weeks (1 week in Phuket). Flights have been booked. What are the do's and don'ts when getting my paperwork together? ie booking hotel, book PCR's through hotel, apps web browser or email to use. I appreciate any useful information.
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Traveling from Sydney to Phuket for three weeks requires careful preparation regarding documentation and health safety procedures. Key steps include applying for the Thailand Pass through the official website, booking PCR tests at Phuket airport via specified services, and considering the timing of travel regulations updates. Additionally, recommendations for health insurance should be approached cautiously, as some insurers, like AXA, have had claims disputes. Using a comprehensive package provider can streamline the process, ensuring all necessary arrangements, including paperwork and tests, are handled efficiently.
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Glenn ********
Glenn ********
I booked with a company that does packages and everything included, even get the Thailand pass for you
Joel **********
Joel **********
@Glenn *******
which company
Glenn ********
Glenn ********
@Joel *********
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Keith ******
Keith ******
@Glenn *******
which one please ?
Adam ******
Adam ******
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Also what health insurance would you recommend?
Luke **********
Luke **********
@Adam *****
Not AXA. Just refused my hospital bill. Had to fork out
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baht.
Luke **********
Luke **********
I was asymptomatic. However I was classed as an inpatient at a hospitel. Not a single symptom.
John *********
John *********
@Luke *********
oh that’s definitely a pain in the butt. On what’s grounds did they deny the claim?
Michael ********
Michael ********
Michael ********
Michael ********
Wait till febuary 1st see if any new quirks when website opens up.

Have added your post to test&go topic can browse through there see how its been done before
Adam ******
Adam ******
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@Michael *******
awesome. Thank you 👍
Stuart *********
Stuart *********
Get your ThailandPass here.
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For Phuket airport tests, book and pay here.

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Adam ******
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@Stuart ********
thanks mate.

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