Thanks

@Stu***

, at least that's some good news that we don't need to book the 5th day. I did try to change it to the 1st, but after 4 separate change requests by my travel agent, the only available flight was an extra $2500! I think I'll try for 1 more day to get a definitive answer from Bangkok Airways regarding the possibility of the baggage going straight through (in my email to them I asked if we'd be able to go straight through if we left all our baggage here with relatives), but any longer and we'll be too anxious about the Thailand Pass being given.

@Stuart ********

I visited Phnom Penh Airport and spoke with a Bangkok Airways lady who was surprised to see my info said the baggage wouldn't go through, as Air France is a participating airline and she said the stop over limit was 24 hours. However, I've learnt to be skeptical of any advice! I did get AXA insurance for the 3 of us, but haven't yet booked the hotel (due to Internet and banking issues) or obviously the Thailand Pass. Some sources say it can take over a week for the Thailand Pass so that's a worry. Also, do we have to pay for the 1st and 5th night of stay? If so, do we get a refund for the 5th night? All seems ridiculous for a transit, especially when the requirements change from the 1st (I tried to rebook for the 1st...nothing). Once again I ask your help and advice please! 🙏🏻

@Brandon ***********

got ya 👍🏼

@Brandon ***********

would the bags not just sit in an "unclaimed" area?

If we don't book a hotel would we be able to find one at that point where the desks are? Sorry I know I'm being a pain!

@Brandon ***********

crikey! So we need to book this Novotel now I guess? Do the results take long? I'm concerned about getting back to check in for the connecting flight. Shame as by that time we leave Bangkok it'd be 9.30am on 1st of May...perhaps we could hide in the toilet until 12.01am 1st May as soon as we get off the plane! 😆

@Brandon ***********

now I'm even more confused 😅 I thought we'd have to get the tests done here in Cambodia before departure.. So we don't have to book tests, we can just get them done once we've got our luggage, come out of the airport, head to Novotel, get tested and head back to check in once tested negative?

@Brandon ***********

checked with my wife and we can't change to the 1st for family reasons unfortunately. Ok so insurance and tests for all, at least we can add her to a Thailand Pass. Thanks again!

@Brandon ***********

cool, what about covid test and insurance?

@Brandon ***********

just one last question I promise 😅.. Our daughter is 4, would she need to do the covid test, get insurance and a Thailand Pass? 🙏🏻

@Brandon ***********

it sounds like whatever we do, chances are we'll need to get this Thailand Pass, maybe I'd better just get it now.