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From what people were reporting in the Phuket sandbox it was generally less than 6 hours from test to result, but Bangkok might be another story. I think until a few weeks have passed and we see it working in action we won't know. If you're landing next week and don't have time to wait to find out, i would prepare for the possibility of extending to a second night or see what fees might apply to late check-out after 12pm. to be safe maybe pick a hotel that has partnered with a major hospital for testing and is close in proximity, confirm with the hotel they will be able to test at midnight or 1am when you arrive, find out what the latest checkout possible is before you need to book a second night.

I have a fully refundable trip booked for New Year, which I had been thinking I might need to cancel yet again until the new one night quarantine was announced. Now I am making sure I have all the required paperwork & insurance in place, including a yellow international vaccine card.

I'm too old to wait....time has become more precious over the past couple of years. Accordingly, I wish to go when I'm still active....which includes "that"! Naturally. I 'm prepared to wait a couple of months to see how the new scheme pans out, particularly regarding the flight and arrival in BKK. To this end, I want to read posts from the intrepid explorers who'll be this forum's guinea -pigs. So for me, it's late January / early February.

The overly dramatic music is a bit much, but this paints quite a dire picture

Very well done short from Sweden. I recommend it. Share your thoughts. ❤

this article recently appeared in a publication with a interview of Junior Barbarossa the owner of Pointe. He like everyone else does not think the gay escort saunas will last much longer(as most everyone agrees)! So for those who have been putting off going for whatever reason, you should go this next year as it could be your last chance!

Thanks Pete1111...perfect little gem.

And do not forget your typewriter, in case you want to log your adventures.

Actually you can put down any notes on your smart phone, since you will have the phone with you at all times for translation purpose. Unless you want the GP to sign your paper agreement, but I've never seen anybody does that. 🤣

Then I wish you good luck negotiating in Portuguese @Vanbcanthony. I speak 5 languages but I find it very hard to understand Portuguese when it is spoken rapidly to me. At least, if you write down the sum or rate that you’ll pay, there can be no argument later about what fee was agreed.

Oh my flight is in late December. I shall see how the whole “quarantine free” scheme goes

I have become aware of two different guys living in Rio that both have a triangle tattoo on their chest. Does anybody know what it symbolizes (attached)? I’m curious.

Flight and Hotels booked mid January through mid February 27 days. Staying in Bangkok. W Hotel Suite for 2 20 of those nights with breakfast, laundry and discounts $110 US per night including tax & tip. Must stay 10 nights or more for the deal. Not sure if you need to be a BonVoy member or not. Going to use the Meridian SHP+ Marriott Surawongse for some free nights prior to the W. Unless something extraordinary happens, I plan to make the trip.

I have scheduled my booster shot and will take the international certificate with me for the hospital to record all three shots (they did my previous two). The idea is to have both the international vaccine card and the US one. Hopefully this works - will report back.

Haha. So true.