Joanna James
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has become a mandatory requirement for visitors to Thailand to quarantine. Details regarding hotels, ASQ and ALSQ properties and transport, etc. are provided below.
The Thai authorities have implemented several rules to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Thailand. One of the measures that have been introduced is for any person entering the country to quarantine for two weeks though recently it was reduced; this period can change so always check before travelling. State quarantine which is only available for Thai citizens happens to be free of charge. On the other hand, ASQ which stands for Alternative State Quarantine may be selected by travellers from foreign countries who are agreeable to paying for their period of quarantine. Therefore an ASQ tourist is one who intends to undertake this type of quarantine.
As indicated above, foreigners entering Thailand are obliged to pay for all expenses during their period of quarantine. You will find that the least expensive quarantine hotels in Thailand will charge approximately 30,000 Thai Baht, whilst the costliest resorts will charge more than 250,000 Thai Baht. You will have to decide regarding exactly where you will spend your quarantine period. Many of the available quarantine accommodation options will be based in Bangkok, as this would be the location where most international flights now land. That said, travellers can also find quarantine accommodation in Thai holiday destinations like Pattaya.
These terms refer to the quarantine hotels' actual location in Thailand. In this regard, ASQ (Alternate State Quarantine) hotels would be those situated in the city of Bangkok. On the other hand, ALSQ (Alternate Location State Quarantine) hotels would be properties situated in other parts of Thailand, such as Phuket and Pattaya. Foreign visitors arriving in the country may select either of these two categories according to their wishes. However, it will be necessary to quarantine at the location where your flight lands. An ALSQ property to consider staying at would be Avani Pattaya Resort which may be regarded as a conveniently located Pattaya quarantine hotel.
From the exterior appearance, you probably would not be able to distinguish a quarantine hotel in the country of Thailand. As you might expect, doors will be locked and the staff will be wearing the complete protective outfit including shields and masks. You will not be permitted to leave your hotel room, with staff bringing you three meals each day along with drinking water. Access to the internet will usually be provided, while some properties have partnered with local hospitals to provide medical services and COVID-19 screening tests.
Transport to the quarantine hotel from the airport will be arranged on your behalf and these services will be provided by the relevant hotel. Using these arranged services for transport will be mandatory; it will not be possible for you to use other options like public transport or a hired car to make your way to the hotel. After completing the hotel reservation, you will be provided with all the details regarding travel to the quarantine hotel from the airport.
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