Traveling from Koh Samui to Bangkok during COVID in May 2021, Dave documents every step: the ride from his Crystal Bay hotel in Lamai to Koh Samui Airport, the flight into Suvarnabhumi Airport, a night at the Golden Foyer Hotel, and a COVID test at MedConsult Clinic in Bangkok.
Leaving Crystal Bay
The trip starts at Dave's hotel in Crystal Bay, Lamai, on Koh Samui's east coast. From there he makes the short transfer to Koh Samui Airport, the island's compact gateway, for the flight north to Bangkok during the COVID period of May 2021.
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi
Landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Dave heads to the Golden Foyer Hotel, which he describes as his favorite high quality, lower cost hotel when needing to stay a single night coming to or flying out of Bangkok. For travelers transiting the capital, a reliable and affordable airport area hotel is worth knowing about.
COVID Test at MedConsult Clinic
The purpose of the Bangkok leg is a COVID test at MedConsult Clinic ahead of his international travel. Dave walks viewers through the errand, giving a practical picture of how testing worked for travelers in Thailand in 2021, from getting to the clinic to fitting the appointment around a flight schedule. Knowing a specific clinic in advance made the whole departure process far less stressful.
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