What should I expect during quarantine in Thailand as a returning Englishman?

Dec 15, 2020
4 years ago
Terry *********
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I'm an Englishman wishing to return to Thailand, I'm looking for advice regarding quarantine from people who have been in quarantine only please.

1. When in quarantine hotel will I restricted to hotel room or can I use facilities in hotel, like bar, restaurant or will they bring food and beer to the room.

2. Do they test me for Covid whilst in quarantine, if so how many times?

3. If I arrive in Bangkok airport, can I quarantine anywhere in Thailand, as I'm looking spend at least a month in Prachinburi, I believe there is a quarantine hotel there?

Regards

Terry
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Returning to Thailand requires undergoing a strict quarantine period in an ASQ (Alternative State Quarantine) hotel. During this time, you'll be confined to your hotel room, with food delivered three times daily; no alcohol is permitted. COVID-19 tests are administered twice: once on arrival (or day 5) and another on day 12. You may only quarantine in the same city where you arrive, typically Bangkok, as domestic travel is restricted for quarantine purposes. While some areas like the pool or gym may open after testing negative, many facilities will remain closed during your stay.
Andrew *****
still the same rules
Peter *******
Anyone know what the rules are if you have been vaccinated
Stuart *********
@Peter ******
no difference. You can still transmit the disease.
Bernie ********
Quarantine is for 15 days. Food is brought to your room 3 times a day, you will get 2 COVID-19 tests, after your 1st test you will be able to leave your room for an hour to a location specified by the hotel. There will be no alcohol. You may only quarantine in an approved ASQ hotel in the arrival city
Kev ********
Go on YouTube type in quarantine you will see lots of videos on there good luck and thinking about it 👍
Richard *****
@Kev *******
thanks for your advise you seem a good guy not like that
@Terry *******
Kev ********
@Richard ****
🥳🇹🇭🛫
Terry *********
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Can I communicate with the main administrator please, I would be happy to send my email as I want to information from ASQ experiences
Ronald *****
You can bring a bottle alcohol with you bought from airport duty free
Marlies *********
some of the hotels check the luggage before you enter the room. so hide it in the suitcase, they probably will not open them -but never ever in a duty free plastic bag (i had my bottle in the suitcase .....)
Marlies *********
@Ronald ****
absolutly ban of alcohol - it's forbidden in quarantine - you are lucky when you can smuggle in, but they will take it away from you when they find it
David *********
@Marlies ********
how will they do that when no one goes in your room for the first 8 days
Himanshu *********
Hope this can clear your queries to some extent.
Mick **********
@Himanshu ********
im now in the hotel icon thats not true because im on day 5 and swab test today so I rang reception to ask if I could book relax area for day 6 they I cannot go till 17th thats day 7 ..I think day 6 is out as they won't have results back till sometime on day 6 ..bit confusing I know but that info is incorrect
Himanshu *********
@Mick *********
yes you are absolutely right. But I shared the information that hotel is providing. Somethings can variate too.
Mick **********
@Himanshu ********
it was confusing but another day in room..im getting quite attached to my little cell now
Himanshu *********
@Mick *********
🤣🤣🤣 though I am able to go out now everyday for 1 hour.
Mick **********
@Himanshu ********
l have no complaints about the hotel just that info is miss leading hope to see you on roof soon lol
Himanshu *********
@Mick *********
Yes hotel is quite good only my sleeping pattern is not matching breakfast lunch and dinner timings 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Mick **********
@Himanshu ********
. Me too yeah . I sprint to door when I hear bell ring then your in with a slight chance of getting your dinner warm lol . Joking talking with a few friends who are in different stages of ASQ our food has been ok and staff helpful under difficult circumstances for them . How are you in . Whens the leaving party 🥳
Himanshu *********
@Mick *********
I am keeping myself busy with my workout routine. Posting on my instagram @stayfitinlife . I am leaving on 22nd for pattaya
Mick **********
@Himanshu ********
25th me think ill do a night in Bangkok but don't tell the missus 🤣🤣🤣then down to chon buri..I will hopefully get a few days in pattaya to see friends if she gives me a hall.pass lol 😆
Himanshu *********
@Mick *********
🤣🤣 which floor are you staying at
Terry *********
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@Himanshu ********
that's better information
Benjamin ******
>1. When in quarantine hotel will I restricted to hotel room or can I use facilities in hotel, like bar, restaurant or will they bring food and beer to the room.

This is *NOT* a hotel. This is a hospital annex that is located in a hotel. You will be restricted to the hotel room itself until your first negative test, and then you'd be able to go to a common area one hour a day (usually scheduled).

Alcohol is not allowed in the quarantine because it lowers the body temperature.

You will be given three meals a day as part of the package.

>2. Do they test me for Covid whilst in quarantine, if so how many times?

Twice. through the nose.

> If I arrive in Bangkok airport, can I quarantine anywhere in Thailand, as I'm looking spend at least a month in Prachinburi, I believe there is a quarantine hotel there?

No, The only quarantine hotels are in Bangkok and Pattaya (I think). In theory, you can stay longer in a quarantine hotel if you are willing to pay for it, but remember the pools are closed, restaurants in the hotel are closed, etc. Because they aren't hotels, they are hospital annexes.
Mick **********
@Benjamin *****
the only one with true facts ...I think some think its like on holiday.
Terry *********
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@Benjamin *****
thanks for the comprehensive reply
Lee *******
The last guy who put empty bottle of Alcohol in his trash bin was deported back home on the same day.

Just saying
Peter **********
@Lee ******
When you say “ just saying” you mean “just lying”.
Lee *******
@Peter *********
what would i get out of lying .when i did my quarantine I signed an agreement just like everyone else no alcohol.

A mate called me from his quarantine to tell us about it.

I have no reason to believe anyone was lying
Michael ********
@Lee ******
What a load of Bull.
Brendan ********
No alcohol allowed. It's a government ruling. If the hotel are selling alcohol then they will lose the ASQ status.
Garrett ***********
@L**
Wrong
Terry *********
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@Garrett **********
explain please
David *********
@Terry ********
no alcohol is correct but no one checked my bags coming in 🥃
Michael ********
@David ********
yes i think they are to scared to search bags.
Terry *********
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@David ********
with more countries being allowed in I think they'll be checking bags
Garrett ***********
@Te***
You're not going to be "immediately deported" if they find a beer bottle in your trash bin. Some hotels stock the room with beer, I've seen them in the ASQ group.
Terry *********
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@Garrett **********
sounds better
Terry *********
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@Lee ******
good advice
Adnan *******
No Alcohol and Thai women during quarantine. Sit in ur room and watch Mr Bean
Terry *********
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@Adnan ******
could do with drying out
Chris *****
Welcome tourist in thailand. Cannot go out, cannot drink, bar close, you go beach police come, and everywhere peopole look you as a covid transporter 😂😂

I live thailande and for me it's a bit same anyway they k'ow I live here.

Good luck
Michael ********
@Surf *****
where the hell are you
Chris *****
@Michael *******
here hell and paradise are never very far 😉
Michael ********
@Surf *****
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Michael ********
@Surf *****
its the same all over the world. It is what you make it.
Chris *****
@Michael *******
about me I happy all days, with wife, my 3 year son and my job mining comagny.

My paradise, very far from the hell, I. Let the hell to others.
Steve *********
You may only quarantine in the same city you arrive (BKK for example)
Martin *********
@Steve ********
no you dont .
David *********
@Steve ********
you can quarantine in Bangkok or Pattaya
Steve *********
@David ********
i agree that Pattaya is possible from bkk because of the proximity. But you could not make a trip to quarantine wherever you like (eg. No domestic flights)
Terry *********
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@Steve ********
that was one of the main answers I wanted, cheers bud
David *********
You have to stay in your room untill day 5, on day 5 you go escorted for a covid test, do the test then back to the room.

on day 6 you get your results and can book your 45-60minutes time slot to go to the roof or pool area on day 7

Day 7-14 you can have a 45 min pre booked slot to go roof/pool

Day 12 a second covid test if that’s clear then can use the gym if they have it but your nearly done so no big deal

The day you arrive is day 0 and you leave on day 15

You can only quarantine in a pre book asq hotel in Bangkok or chonburi booked before you arrive
Ruth *******
@David ********
the pool/roof time and rules vary by hotel. To get more info, he should join one of the ASQ groups.
David *********
@Ruth ******
very true, I can only comment on my own experience
Terry *********
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@David ********
very helpful, thanks
Lee **********
Wouldn't bother
Martin *********
Angi *******
It’s pretty strict no alcohol 🍺 allowed. Have to stay in room

Until after first covid test then allowed out for an hour. I’m on day 9 😂 staying at Pullman not the cheapest but would recommend great service , room with amazing view and most importantly impressive food 🥘!!
Angi *******
Angi *******
The ASQ prices are a set price as includes the whole package airport transfer , 2 covid tests and 4 meals a day. All the hotels doing same set prices for ASQ.
Martin *********
@Angi ******
its not bad then. The pullman is a 5 star hotel. I think i might go for that. Thanks.
Angi *******
@Martin ********
been here 9 days and it’s been good. Anything I want they have it to me instantly well apart from alcohol 😂 that is ! There is a Facebook group ASQ in Thailand loads of people’s reviews worth having a look at before deciding 👍
Angi *******
Yea online few weeks ago now
Paul ***********
@Angi ******
thanks for texing back 👍
Angi *******
yes 👍
Martin *********
@Angi ******
how much
Angi *******
@Martin ********
it’s in Silom cost 60k for standard room 67k for deluxe
Martin *********
@Angi ******
just looked .usual price 14 night's £700
Paul ***********
@Angi ******
how did you get your visa go thailand 👍
Angi *******
@Paul **********
tourist visa London embassy
Paul ***********
@Angi ******
did you get it on line
Martin *********
@Paul **********
from the thai government
Paul ***********
@Martin ********
you mean from thail embassy UK
Martin *********
@Paul **********
yes on line
Paul ***********
Terry *********
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@Angi ******
thanks, where is the Pullman and what are the room costs, good luck with the quarantine
Angi *******
@Terry ********
it’s in Silom cost 60k for standard room 67k for deluxe
Terry *********
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@Angi ******
thanks
Ray *****
You have to have ASQ booked before you get your COE, any approved hotel is ok
Oliver ********
I wouldn't worry too much about the hotel location as you can't leave the hotel nor accept guests anyway.
Darren *******
No beer, no restaurant. Food is brought to your room.
Terry *********
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@Darren ******
thanks Darren
Graham ******
Hour
Graham ******
2 covid tests, has to be a asq hotel, no alcohol allowed the whole time, stay in room until first negative test then 1 you're a day outside of room
Ronald *****
@Graham *****
you can bring a bottle alcohol from the airport duty free shop with you
Graham ******
@Ronald ****
yes U can but if caught drinking it U would be in trouble maybe make U restart your 15 nights, I have a litre of whiskey in my bag but not going to risk being caught, I'm on my 3 Rd day of quarantine now
Michael ********
@Graham *****
some places 3 tests
Terry *********
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@Graham *****
thanks Graham
Terry *********
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Thanks Stuart
Stuart *********
I’ll let others who have done the quarantine to answer but will tell you one thing. The hotel will not be bringing you beers. No alcohol is allowed, unless you bring your own and even then the hotel could confiscate it.
Ethel ********
@Stuart ********
what a life you're having huh?
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