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Why can’t guests access balconies at some ASQ hotels in Thailand?
Just saw this posted in another group from the "Bella B" ASQ hotel. Typical ignorance, "a new ministry of health rule" that somehow only this hotel got...
Answer summary
The conversation revolves around new regulations imposed by some ASQ (Alternative State Quarantine) hotels in Thailand, which restrict access to balconies for guests during their stay. Several users share their experiences regarding this rule, expressing frustrations with late notifications from hotels and questioning the necessity of such measures. Some suggest that the rules might vary between hotels, with some allowing balcony access while others enforce strict compliance. The discussion also touches on the application of ASQ certificates for visa extensions and the perceived over-cautiousness in health protocols.
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Jan *********
My terms and conditions for my asq hotel last week included " I will not open any exterior windows". I did not opt for a balcony as I will be there April when it's too muggy to be outside long. Chose a great view and a treadmill/eliptical.
Steve *************
GFYS
John-Paul ******
Why anyone would spend 40k or more is beyond me. I am just saying.
Tod *********
@John*****
are you making a point here or just pointing out how cheap you are? :P John-Paul ******
@Tod ********
cheap? No. Just pragmatic. So yes making a point.... Tod.
Jeff ****
Man my balcony is open
Gilles ***********
Pick a good ASQ! Still plenty that allow you to go on the balcony.
Ադամ ********
I didn’t really want a balcony
Jesper ***********
It is a regulation that all ASQ hotels are supposed to follow.
Gilles ***********
@Jesper **********
Not true still a lot of ASQ hotels that allow you to go on the balcony,Jesper ***********
@Gilles **********
yes and also allow you to go outside after the first test. But they are apparently not following the government regulations 🤔
Allan ******
why can not open the balcony door, the balcony is shared with other people?
Jeffrey ************
@Allan *****
No Allan. The balconies are not shared.. it's madness.
Garrett ***********
OP@Allan *****
I think the Thailand variant of Covid has grown wings and can fly in P2.5 particals.
Michael ********
@Garrett **********
5555Allan ******
Oliver *************
What a Stupid Rule
เด่ ******
So the asq certificate is issued base on this and not on twice negative test 😄 who need asq certificate if you have twice negative ?
Kathy ****************
Opened and walked on ours everyday.. Only problem we had was the smokers all around our room and the smoke coming in from aircon, worse at night for some reason.. That's when the door was closed...
Anto ***********************
I never felt the need to open the windows; you don't know what kind of air can come inside; at least in bkk 😉
Pascal ********
Just choose the right hotel, people complain about some of the quarantine hotels but at the end you only get from what they pay :)
Jeff *********
Am I right I’m thinking that this doesn’t apply to all ...? Was hoping to spend most of my day sat on the balcony.
Daniel **********
Air pollution bro.
Jeff *********
@Daniel *********
yeah I figured that, i was rushing to work whilst replying to these messages haha Daniel **********
@Jeff ********
no worries. 
Steve **********
@Jeff ********
you dont want to be sitting on balcony long in Thailand .pm 2.5 is 156 today and burning season just started. Air will kill you long before Covid.
Jeff *********
@Steve *********
it’s been over a year, Im due a good burn hahaha 😎Steve **********
@Jeff ********
2.5 isnt sunburn or tanning, its exfixiation. 
Pui *****
Fraser Suites makes you sign an indemnity form that says you understand the Ministry of Health requires that balcony doors be locked but that you indemnify the hotel and request the balcony door opened anyway due to being unable to leave the room for so many days and that you accept all risks of it.
Goudoune ************
Maybe to avoid suicides...when all these people are just left to themselves
Ryan ********
Well the asq certificate means nothing. I have never been asked for mine. So I guess unless after quarantine you’re heading straight to the airport to fly to another city that has a mandatory quarantine then I’d say open the window/balcony the certificate does nothing for you!
Garrett ***********
OP@Ryan *******
supposedly you need the cert to extend your STV. But I agree. Ryan ********
@Gar****
I don’t see why you would need it to extend any visa. I didn’t to extend my tr visa. And now I’m changing to an Ed visa and was not asked for it. I can’t see why immigration would need it. They know you’ve completed quarantine as you are not in quarantine anymore and recently arrived.
Ryan ********
@Gar****
hmm interesting! Garrett ***********
OP@Ryan *******
It's an STV thing. 0 reason why you should need it. @Tod ********
knows someone who needed it. 
Ben *********
Over kill.
Martin *************
My windows were locked too...
Michael ********
I think was for Brits
Jeffrey ************
They were not up when I arrived on 25th December...
John *******
My hotel told me in early January that i wouldnt be able to access the balcony ...late notice cos i had already booked
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