Even with the mandatory pre flight test, people arrive positive everyday. That number will now significantly increase, and those people are going to be infecting people on the plane.
Yes, but that does nothing about the vast majority of people who won't voluntarily test themselves pre flight, who are positive (and previously would've tested positive on the mandatory test and not be allowed to board) end up sitting next to you on a 10 hr flight and you get off the plane infected.
That's the point, they eliminated the pre flight tests, but are keeping the 2 post arrival tests, and with no pre flight tests, more people will test positive on arrival in Thailand and have to pay for more hospitels etc. It's not great on several levels.
Exactly. That rules out Thailand for me while Covid is an issue. The on arrival test positivity rate is really going to go up. And then are they still going to be isolating all the close contacts from the plane, that their policy made less safe? Ugh.
Yes, that was definitely true when they started Thai Pass, but they eventually fixed it. I got mine in Hotmail, others got approved in different emails.
I also think Tod is very helpful. Your comment was snarky from the beginning, insinuating doing something illegal is why anyone would use an agent. It was uncalled for. Have a nice weekend 😊
I'm not talking about getting dodgy Ed or volunteer visas, I just had them go get my extension, since I didn't want to go to a crowded office during Covid. Not illegal and perfectly fine for someone to choose to pay someone for the convenience
Yes, so against anyone using an agent, it was ridiculous. It was always, "Just do it yourself!!". Really annoying, some people don't mind paying for the convenience, why does anyone else care? Especially during Covid, I'm not going to Immigration...not worth it. I also had a great experience with Thai Visa Centre.