Quarantine Life

Now that I've arrived in Bangkok, I'm sure you're wondering what it's like to quarantine in a different country. Quarantine in Thailand looks a lot different than quarantine back home.

Upon entry of the hotel, I was immediately given a Covid test in the nose and throat. After my test, I was sent to my room where I would spend the next 15 days alone.

Food:

Each day, I am sent a menu that I choose my food options for the following day. This is the area that I have struggled with the most. I tried to play it self and order most of the American options before I realized that my standards were too high and American food is not their specialty. I've really tried to branch out and order things I normally wouldn't. I have also learned to accept salads as a breakfast food here.

An example of my meal choices

Curry with Thai Eggplant and Eggplant Peas

Outside my door, I have a small table. Each meal, the hotel employee knocks on the door when my food is dropped off. After I finish it, I place the trash in the hallway to be picked up.

Covid Precautions

Twice a day, I'm required to take my temperature with a provided thermometer. I text the hotel nurse my temperature in the morning and evening. I took a Covid test on day 1 and day 5. Once I receive a negative test result after day 7, I am allowed 30 minutes on the rooftop garden for some fresh air. You wear a bracelet to indicate how many Covid tests you have taken to help prevent any infections. I will also complete a final test on Day 13.

Outside garden area

After 8 days, we were reunited!

Quarantine is hard. You feel lonely and bored but also so excited to see what the outside world holds. I ask that you pray for strength to finish up the rest of quarantine with a positive mindset. Pray that my last Covid test comes back negative so I can start my new adventure!