babyoiy Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 Reimbursement THB2,000/day for Thai who got stuck outside Thailand during the airport closure. However, please keep these docs ready:- 1. Hotel Receipt 2. Tickets and/or Boarding pass 3. Passport There is no exactly date when/where you can submit document for reimbursement yet. Please wait for further announcement from Ministry of Foreign Affair or related organisation. You can contact 24 hours call center (Ministry of Foreign Affair) at 02-643-3522 for more information. ps: This is the info I got from call center mentioned above, if anyone heard anything different from this pls feel free correct me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakeGeneve Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 More of a good PR release for the TAT I think. Seems to be just another big pot of money for some to skim & fatten their own wallets? How much will actually get to deserving travellers? Not much I suspect; Seeking recompense Letters to the Editor Bangkok Post 2 Dec 08 Re: the current situation in Bangkok caused by the PAD protests. I write in particular with reference to Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kohsurat's announcement that tourists trapped due to the situation would be given 2,000 baht per day for accommodation and food. After investigating this offer yesterday, it appears things are not as transparent as they may seem. My Thai wife and I visited the TAT offices to get more information. First of all, we were told that this was only available at designated hotels that are members of the Bangkok Hotel Association. Explaining our circumstances, that we have had no support from Etihad Airlines or from the British Embassy _ who in fact told us to contact the TAT offices _ we were forced on Nov 26 to find our own accommodation. In addition, our UK travel insurance would not cover us because this is classed as a civil uprising, protest, etc. We were told we would have to cancel our current hotel accommodation, which had been paid in full through an online agent, then apply for a listed hotel. However, there is a large demand for those hotels, so we would have to go on the waiting lists. Obviously we would be fools to cancel accommodation that we had booked and paid for, purely because of our cancelled flight on Nov 26 and the subsequent rescheduling of our tickets by Etihad for Dec 2; that is, of course, if the airport situation is resolved by then. The point is, I cannot understand why a trapped tourist such as myself _ who had no information or support from any of the companies or institutions approached, should not be reimbursed not only for the 2,000 baht per day, which would go a long way to paying for our current accommodation, but also for the loss of income this is causing people like myself. I am a lecturer at University College in London, where course timetable, student projects, tutorials and major research projects are all being cancelled or rescheduled for next year due to my situation. I also run a limited company in the UK. This protest is causing me major problems with clients and projects scheduled to start this week. So my question should not be how I go about claiming the 2,000 baht per day, but what legal action should I take against the Thai government for the loss of earnings, loss of business and general inconvenience this situation is causing me through their inability to control a protest which is crippling their economy and causing huge international embarrassment. In addition, I heard from my hotel desk that even those hotels included on the so-called list either do not know about this offer or will not honour the agreement to guests. CHRIS JACKSON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katoom Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 More of a good PR release for the TAT I think. Seems to be just another big pot of money for some to skim & fatten their own wallets? How much will actually get to deserving travellers? Not much I suspect; Seeking recompense Letters to the Editor Bangkok Post 2 Dec 08 Re: the current situation in Bangkok caused by the PAD protests. I write in particular with reference to Tourism and Sports Minister Weerasak Kohsurat's announcement that tourists trapped due to the situation would be given 2,000 baht per day for accommodation and food. After investigating this offer yesterday, it appears things are not as transparent as they may seem. My Thai wife and I visited the TAT offices to get more information. First of all, we were told that this was only available at designated hotels that are members of the Bangkok Hotel Association. Explaining our circumstances, that we have had no support from Etihad Airlines or from the British Embassy _ who in fact told us to contact the TAT offices _ we were forced on Nov 26 to find our own accommodation. In addition, our UK travel insurance would not cover us because this is classed as a civil uprising, protest, etc. We were told we would have to cancel our current hotel accommodation, which had been paid in full through an online agent, then apply for a listed hotel. However, there is a large demand for those hotels, so we would have to go on the waiting lists. Obviously we would be fools to cancel accommodation that we had booked and paid for, purely because of our cancelled flight on Nov 26 and the subsequent rescheduling of our tickets by Etihad for Dec 2; that is, of course, if the airport situation is resolved by then. The point is, I cannot understand why a trapped tourist such as myself _ who had no information or support from any of the companies or institutions approached, should not be reimbursed not only for the 2,000 baht per day, which would go a long way to paying for our current accommodation, but also for the loss of income this is causing people like myself. I am a lecturer at University College in London, where course timetable, student projects, tutorials and major research projects are all being cancelled or rescheduled for next year due to my situation. I also run a limited company in the UK. This protest is causing me major problems with clients and projects scheduled to start this week. So my question should not be how I go about claiming the 2,000 baht per day, but what legal action should I take against the Thai government for the loss of earnings, loss of business and general inconvenience this situation is causing me through their inability to control a protest which is crippling their economy and causing huge international embarrassment. In addition, I heard from my hotel desk that even those hotels included on the so-called list either do not know about this offer or will not honour the agreement to guests. CHRIS JACKSON Well, a boy of ours returned from BKK to Hong Kong yesterday and he has been receiving this BHT2,000 per day with the hotel not requiring any payment from him. Seems they are all in the know. Will try to find out more from him today but it looks like that if you were on an organised trip or tour you are well looked after; individuals have to make do.... In addition, my flight I had to BKK for Friday to return on Monday I have cancelled. TG has refunded the whole of the ticket price with no charges and the agent is not charging for the process either. Along with the caveat that the money will take between two days and five MONTHS to be refunded... :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babyoiy Posted December 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Actually I asked about the Non-Thai stuck in Thailand that if any will receive 2000/day directly (coz they said for Thai stuck in other country, no exactly plan for reimbursement yet so I was wondered how TAT treats tourists). They (Ministry of Foreign Affiar) said no tourists get the cash directly but they get free hotel-food (there is a list of those approved hotels). TAT actually settle payment with those approved hotels only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biachung Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 I read there were bout 60 Thai tourist stuck here in NZ, a number of them stayed t the local Temple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LakeGeneve Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Well, a boy of ours returned from BKK to Hong Kong yesterday and he has been receiving this BHT2,000 per day with the hotel not requiring any payment from him. Seems they are all in the know. Will try to find out more from him today but it looks like that if you were on an organised trip or tour you are well looked after; individuals have to make do.... In addition, my flight I had to BKK for Friday to return on Monday I have cancelled. TG has refunded the whole of the ticket price with no charges and the agent is not charging for the process either. Along with the caveat that the money will take between two days and five MONTHS to be refunded... :wink: Good to hear that some are being helped and it makes sense that those on package tours and staying at the right place with have an easier time in getting help. I was due to fly out last weekend as well with TG but I just shifted the dates. I guess TG needs your money for 5 months to play the NY stock market and try to make some alternate revenue streams! :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukhumvit_Farang Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Once again, excuse my cynicism, but I find it simply laughable to think that Thais are going to give money to farangs In fact, I even think there is a clause in the Thai constitution forbidding them to do so. So if you are affected by the airport closure, don't hold your breath waiting for this compensation. Most likely a fund for this purpose will be set up. Most of the money will be taken by those who administer it. And the rest will go to their family and friends. In the meantime, they will hand out vouchers promising that payment is on the way. This way they get credit for "doing the right thing" during the crisis - without having to violate the constitution by giving money to farangs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English_Bob Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Once again, excuse my cynicism, but I find it simply laughable to think that Thais are going to give money to farangs In fact, I even think there is a clause in the Thai constitution forbidding them to do so. So if you are affected by the airport closure, don't hold your breath waiting for this compensation. Your cynicism is excused... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stramash Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 Once again, excuse my cynicism, but I find it simply laughable to think that Thais are going to give money to farangs In fact, I even think there is a clause in the Thai constitution forbidding them to do so. So if you are affected by the airport closure, don't hold your breath waiting for this compensation. Your cynicism is excused... your excusing was cynical... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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