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Has Thai Airways resolved their entertainment issues and restarted alcohol service on long haul flights?

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3 years ago

Can you get the remaining 45-day stamp for a COVID extension at a different immigration center than your initial stamp location?

8 comments

3 years ago

Where can I rent cheap scooters like Click, Fino, or Scoopy in Phuket?

15 comments

3 years ago

Do I need to show any negative COVID tests for a domestic flight in Thailand if I'm vaccinated and traveling with my unvaccinated daughter?

2 comments

3 years ago

What are the current challenges and sentiments regarding visa policies and quarantine rules for tourists in Thailand?

76 comments

5 years ago

COMMENTS

Will the Thailand Pass be abolished on June 1st and will that affect the visa on arrival policy?

Karim ***************

it not only about covid insurance. You get a health insurance that includes covid cover. Anyone travelling abroad should have health cover, to be fair.

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What do I need to do to obtain a TM30 registration document from a hotel in Bangkok?

Karim ***************

Screen shot it fine. Just print that out at immigration. The copy shop at immigration can do that for you.

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What are the steps and considerations for marrying a Thai national and obtaining a marriage visa in Thailand?

Karim ***************

@Nigel *********************

your wife wasn’t from Isaan then. I hear of a lot of people paying the sinsod but then getting it back after the wedding… Again, not if they’re from Isaan.

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Is it better to exchange cash in my home country or in Thailand?

Karim ***************

Phil Jones you are 100% wrong! Thais won’t accept notes with a single mark on them, anywhere in the country.

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Has Thai Airways resolved their entertainment issues and restarted alcohol service on long haul flights?

Karim ***************

to be honest, I mainly used to fly the EVA direct flights, as I was usually flying out of Bangkok and I just loved the service from them. This time I’m heading out of Phuket and Thai are the only direct flight back to London.

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Has Thai Airways resolved their entertainment issues and restarted alcohol service on long haul flights?

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only wine with dinner or also alcohol throughout? I’m not a massive drinker but, on a long flight I will always have a couple of bloody Mary’s after departure and then a small red with my meal. That usually knocks me out for a few hours.

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Has Thai Airways resolved their entertainment issues and restarted alcohol service on long haul flights?

Karim ***************

thanks for the update!

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Where can I find insurance for the Thailand Pass?

Karim ***************

AXA Thai… They accept it easily and it’s clearly labeled as covid cover so no hassle.

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What is the best advice for someone traveling to Thailand regarding culture, safety, and scams?

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@Chris ********************

some are, some aren’t. The ones who want you to flash your money about are not good. The ones who don’t care about how much money you have are.

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What are the best places to rent a scooter in Patong, Phuket, and how common is police enforcement for licenses?

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@Оливер ********

bollox. There are certain locations where you have police and avoid. They pull you over even with a helmet and will find something wrong… Licence Is their go to fine.

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