Answered5 years ago
Why are hotel confirmations causing delays in the Thailand Pass process?
It seems like they forgot to tell hotels about this….
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around the complications tourists face with the Thailand Pass system, particularly regarding hotel bookings. There are frustrations about the verification process, where hotels must confirm bookings before the Thailand Pass is issued. Many commenters express dissatisfaction with the complexity and delays in the system, suggesting that alternative destinations like the Philippines, which have simpler entry requirements, might be more appealing. There's a general sentiment that the current system deters tourists due to its cumbersome nature.
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Alex *******
Hahahaha... Must be really desperate to wanna go through all that hassle for a holiday.... I will pass for now,,, other places to see, until the second thai test goes... 👍
Clive ********
Seems they all want a little money cut.
Adam ******
the gov say we don't care any more
Peng *********
Govts need to realize that pre-departure tests is the key much more than post-arrival.
Albert ********
Gotta test in Mexico before I fly back. A bit of a hassel and a added expense also.
Mark ***********
Just another further hurdle, in the ongoing sabotage of tourism.
Jeffrey ************
What a shit show..
Brahim ******
Go to the Philippines
Ali ******
Thailand and trust issues, a match made in heaven
Kok ************
Why they like to make things so difficult and complicated . Just allow tourtist to show all the documents , insurance , vaccinated and hotel during check in to prove .
Maya *******
The original test a go was about to change because it was complicated and didn't bring as many people
They decided to make it more cheap and simple just antigen test at hotel without staying
It was already decided
And then omicron came. May be soon they understand that they not attract people this way
A try at least shorten this to 1 day instead of 2 messed up tests a hotel bookings if they want to see more tourist come in
They decided to make it more cheap and simple just antigen test at hotel without staying
It was already decided
And then omicron came. May be soon they understand that they not attract people this way
A try at least shorten this to 1 day instead of 2 messed up tests a hotel bookings if they want to see more tourist come in
ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
Well just got back from Thailand spending 30 days , had a great time with no issues , great country . Next Is phillippines
McGregor **********
This is all getting too complicated to visit Thailand there must be better countries to visit with less hassle
Kristian ***************
@McGregor *********
It says 'Hotels' must verify. Yes, there are a lot of 'not so smart' people working in Hotels but as the saying goes, you get what you pay for. If they want your business they'll make the effort...
John **********
Manila--The biggest and most unsafe place in SE Asia. No thanks
John **********
@Brian ********
I do 🙂 The islands no doubt are fantastic but getting there these days is a nightmareDennis *******
@John *********
You do know that there is a whole country and not just one city, right?
Tony *******
Totally agree!!!
Tony *******
@McGregor *********
LoadsDennis *******
@McGregor *********
yes, as @Vahid ********
said, visit Philippines. Starting Feb 10th, just need negative test within 48 hrs of departure + Proof of vaccination. No quarantine, no more tests.
Vahid *********
@McGregor *********
PhilippinesKristian ***************
@Vahid ********
Hahaha
Lee ************************
Fair play they can’t organise shit . If there was ever a war they would be fucked
ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
yall crazy they been doing that since day one they report the pass the minute you arrive hahaha and it dont take 30 hours hahaha
Stuart *********
OP@ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ ******
the hotel must verify the booking before the ThailandPass is issued. Not upon arrival.ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
@Stuart ********
you cant even get a thailand pass of they dontᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
@Stuart ********
yea that takes 10 seconds though , all you have to do is communicate with the hotel. But I hear you. It's all crazyStuart *********
OP@ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ ******
no they haven’t. When applying for your ThailandPass in th e past you uploaded proof of a booking and would get your pass. Now the hotels have to verify the booking prior to it being issued.ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
@Stuart ********
yes they been doing that
Declan ***********
My Love and Heart is in Thailand but it's time to Bid - 'Au Revoir' - and Farewell.......... They will Learn the SAD way....... 🥺
Colin *******
@Declan **********
hope not far behind youDennis *******
So many stakeholders are involved in the process of simply arriving: the tourist, immigration, the hotel, the testing facility, the actual test, potentially a hospital. Every additional layer exponentially increases the likelihood of an error.
For once, Philippines is way ahead of Thailand -- just a negative test within 48 hrs of departure and proof of vaccination. The onus is on the tourist (to get vaccinated + get a negative test result beforehand) and immigration (to verify)... and the process ends there.
For once, Philippines is way ahead of Thailand -- just a negative test within 48 hrs of departure and proof of vaccination. The onus is on the tourist (to get vaccinated + get a negative test result beforehand) and immigration (to verify)... and the process ends there.
Maya *******
@Brian ********
all about the money
Joseph ******
@Brian ********
exactly. I don't get why it's so complicated. Covid will spread regardless. Rules over the world are laughable. What are the Philippines' in country covid restrictions atm is everything openDennis *******
@Joseph *****
Life is going as normal. Restrictions, such as bringing children to malls and going to cinema, will be lifted in coming weeks. Realization now that pandemic is giving way to endemic stage. I expect a full return to normalcy by Mar/Apr. Just my opinion as an expat who has lived here 16 yrs.Dennis *******
@Joseph *****
Everything is determined by the local government, so depends entirely on the location. You'd need to do some research, but things change quickly -- there are curfews in place, generally speaking, but I suspect these will be diminished as normalcy is attained in a few months. Maybe explore some FB groups dedicated to Angeles City, Subic, and the bar scene in Manila.Joseph ******
@Brian ********
nice that's good to hear , are clubs and bars open there ? Any time restrictions etc
Paul *****************
This is Thailand. I cancel my flights, forget travel Thailand until Situation better. I not wasting my Time and Money for nothing. Phillipiens are open easy Way now.
Chris *********************
So what they saying if you booked through someone like agoda get your conformation from them apply for thi pass get conformation you have pass then hotel has to get in touch with thai pass to confirm as well within that certain time or else you loose the pass
Chris *********************
Stuart Cumming keep me informed please pal
Stuart *********
OP@Chris ********************
yes that seems to be the case. However I believe they forgot to tell the hotels about it.Chris *********************
@Stuart ********
something has to be sorted soon if you book with agoda could they confirm or has it got to be the hotel agoda book for you or doesn't anyone know yetStuart *********
OP@Chris ********************
sorry. I’m not sure. Will have to wait and see some posts about how they go about it.Chris *********************
Who do they verify to if it takes as long as it does to get pass verify there is going to be a lot of disappointment
Stuart *********
OP@Chris ********************
That’s the problem. From hoteliers and newspapers here that I’ve spoken to, they don’t know about this new system. Going to be a lot of disappointed applicants.
Kim *********************
@Stuart ********
Hotels was informed in several online meetings. But most SHA+managers dont attend these TAT- meetings any more. Too long and too frequent. So they missed the info altogether.Chris *********************
@Stuart ********
I came back in December for 5 weeks work looking like staying in UK a bit longer than planned until this shite is sorted out
Ellwood **************
@Chris ********************
Be prepared for a very long wait !
Garrett ***********
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