There was an interesting scene tonight at the check on counter for the 10 PM JAL flight to Tokyo. A farang was yelling at the check in agent “With this letter you have to give me a boarding pass!”
Some gentlemen kindly moved him to a seating area. Moral of the story? Bring a hard copy of your negative test issued the day before the flight for travel to the USA .
And remind the traveler that raising your voice in Thailand is not a good way to win friends and influence people.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post recounts an incident at a check-in counter involving a traveler who insisted on receiving a boarding pass due to having a letter, despite not having the required travel documents for a flight to the USA. The primary takeaway emphasizes the need to carry a hard copy of a negative COVID-19 test taken the day before, as the traveler faced frustration due to a lack of this documentation. Comments in the discussion touch on the complexities of COVID testing requirements, the need for good travel documentation, and the cultural nuances of communication in Thailand, particularly regarding the importance of maintaining a calm demeanor.