SHA+ Hotel and 1st night RT-PCR

[devil99]

Originally Posted by hellothis555

Either PCR or ART in Thailand. Google "safe travel singapore".

Thanks bro!

[devil99]

Originally Posted by fallen11

Go Medconsult
Professionally taken ART
500 baht
swab to printed result out within 5min
got cheaper one but i dont know where is it.

Thanks bro!

[ExcaliburSG]

Originally Posted by fallen11

My friend's example:
depends on choice of hotel.
1) arrived at 1230pm for swab.
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Another example:
1) arrived to swab at 7pm.
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A better example:
1) arrived for swab at 530pm.
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The best i experienced. (if you are willing to pay for a 5 star hotel)
1) reported for swab at 9am.
2) uploaded at 930am
3) result out and was contacted immediately at 130pm. Freedom within 4h!

Is it generally true for 5 start hotel?

[fallen11]

Originally Posted by ExcaliburSG

Is it generally true for 5 start hotel?

Not sure. Its the only 5 star hotel i stayed in during covid era.
You can always send email or give a call to the hotel to ask. Would think the service for 5 star hotels are better.

[fullofschiiit]

any bros got experience in Chiang Mai? got news report that Thailand might be doing away with pre-departure PCR test so that's an incentive for me, even thou first day is waiting for result but if follow other ppl suggestion to reach afternoon then still ok lah.

[Libero]

Pre departure PCR flying into Thailand is not needed from April.

Pre departure ART (ATK) flying into Singapore - MedConsult 500baht, professionally done, fast and efficient, as recommended previously.

[EggSh3ll]

Originally Posted by Libero

Pre departure PCR flying into Thailand is not needed from April.

Pre departure ART (ATK) flying into Singapore - MedConsult 500baht, professionally done, fast and efficient, as recommended previously.

I thought come back don't need to take test already? Or was it reach singapore only do self ART and not supervised?

[Libero]

As per SafeTravel website for VTLs:

Travellers who are eligible for VTL (Air), and have obtained their Vaccinated Travel Pass if needed, should refer to this VTL (Air) traveller checklist for the full list of requirements to complete VTL (Air) travel.

Travellers will need to undergo the following COVID-19 tests:

(1)
Pre-departure COVID-19 PCR, professionally administered ART, or self-administered and remotely supervised by an ART provider in Singapore providing such services taken within 2 days before departure for Singapore

(2)
Unsupervised self-administered ART using self-procured authorised ART kits within 24 hours of arrival in Singapore. Travellers are required to report their test result via https://www.sync.gov.sg before proceeding with their activities in Singapore.

[ExcaliburSG]

Originally Posted by fallen11

Not sure. Its the only 5 star hotel i stayed in during covid era.
You can always send email or give a call to the hotel to ask. Would think the service for 5 star hotels are better.

For me I choose 5 star hotel as it is deemed safer in a sense regarding Covid test result. I do not want to be quarantined (waste money and leave) if I am negative but somehow PCR states positive. Read of such things happening online. Do not discount it and that is holding me back previously. Yes booking 5 star hotel or reputable well known hotel does mitigate this risk.
Swap at 1pm and get result around 9pm. Turnaround still ok lah. Now can extend for another 2 nights.

Info for bros here
My test is within the hotel itself. During check in registration, I was issued with a WiFi slip containing the room number but will not be issued a card restricting you from going out of the room. After registration, I was told to proceed to a certain level. That level is meant for PCR testing. Once you reach, someone will be there to guide you to the test station. After that, one of the staff there will bring you to your room since you do not have any key card.

Once in the room, I perform a self ART. It is negative. At least I have some indication. After this just wait. Wait and wait till result is out.

[alexorcadia]

Does anyone know if a recovery memo is needed when traveling to Thailand? Cos I recently recovered from covid, but after isolation I still didn't get a recovery memo. Called MOH but they say now most people don't get recovery memo?

[hellothis555]

Originally Posted by alexorcadia

Does anyone know if a recovery memo is needed when traveling to Thailand? Cos I recently recovered from covid, but after isolation I still didn't get a recovery memo. Called MOH but they say now most people don't get recovery memo?

U can request for a recovery memo if u are traveling. There is a link go.gov.sg, which I forget. Call MOH hotline, they will give u the link to request.

Alternatively, u can go to the clinic and get the doctor to issue the recovery memo. Bring along the covid positive mc.

[sads]

What happens if one is diagnosed with convid on his 1st day at the hotel?

[hellothis555]

Originally Posted by sads

What happens if one is diagnosed with convid on his 1st day at the hotel?

Escort to quarantine accommodation.

[fallen11]

Originally Posted by sads

What happens if one is diagnosed with convid on his 1st day at the hotel?

find a hospital to admit to for quarantine.
10 days is the min. Different hospitals might apply the quarantine period differently but it ranges 10-14 days.
If you dont find yourself a hospital to admit, they can find for you. But it may take up to days and your 10 day quarantine only start counting from the day you are admitted, not the day you first got tested positive
you may also have to pay upfront deposit to get admitted first. (100k-300k baht)
Yup, the rules are much much more scary than the virus itself.

[sads]

Originally Posted by fallen11

find a hospital to admit to for quarantine.
10 days is the min. Different hospitals might apply the quarantine period differently but it ranges 10-14 days.
If you dont find yourself a hospital to admit, they can find for you. But it may take up to days and your 10 day quarantine only start counting from the day you are admitted, not the day you first got tested positive
you may also have to pay upfront deposit to get admitted first. (100k-300k baht)
Yup, the rules are much much more scary than the virus itself.

Thanks for the detailed explanation. I have seen youtube videos of chiongsters getting the virus and hid in the hotel till they no longer get a positive ART result. Took 10 days to recover but at least without the hefty hospital costs:

https://youtu.be/MeoEKml39Bw?t=284

Will take this route if it happens to me (planning to stay there for a month). Problem comes if I get diagnosed in the last few days, then no way to hide....