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Thailand Reopening: Exemption from Quarantine (TEST & GO)
Properties for day-one quarantine: https://asq.in.th/asq-bangkok-thaila...ctedItem=1+Day
TG's "rules"/form
https://www.thaiairways.com/en_TH/ne...e-covid19.page
Form for health cert.
https://www.thaiairways.com/static/c...ificate_TG.jpg
Thai inbound covid insurance comparison site:
https://asq.in.th/thailand-covid-insurance
Thanks to transpac
Required Documents:
- A Certificate of Vaccination (fully vaccinated) with an approved vaccine at least 14 days before travelling.
- Those previously infected within 3 months must have received 1 dose of an approved vaccine at least 14 days before travelling.
- Travelers under 12 years of age, travelling with parents or guardians, are exempt from the vaccination requirement.
- A Medical Certificate with an RT-PCR lab result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected issued no more than 72 hours before travelling (all travelers).
- A confirmed payment for a 1-night stay at SHA+, AQ, OQ, or AHQ accommodation, and 1 RT-PCR test.
- An insurance policy with coverage no less than US$50,000.
Properties for day-one quarantine: https://asq.in.th/asq-bangkok-thaila...ctedItem=1+Day
TG's "rules"/form
https://www.thaiairways.com/en_TH/ne...e-covid19.page
Form for health cert.
https://www.thaiairways.com/static/c...ificate_TG.jpg
Thai inbound covid insurance comparison site:
https://asq.in.th/thailand-covid-insurance
Thanks to transpac
COVID-19 - Situation and response in Thailand
#151
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Posts: 12,375
Did you have to complete the T.8 form?
If not, then I can only assume that:
it is not required unless you are coming from countries listed in the two "danger zone" documents, or
the Thai authorities at the airport this morning chose not to require it of you, or passengers on your flight.
Last edited by transpac; Mar 11, 2020 at 9:10 pm
#152
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 42
This is interesting.
Would love to hear more detail...what were you told was the reason for the DB? "Apparently" makes it sound like you were not given specific reason(s). What did they suggest you do? Were you starting an LHR-DOH-BKK return trip?
This sounds more like a Qatar/QR issue than a Thailand issue but without more detail, it's hard to assess.
In any event, the situation is not going to improve here (in Thailand) anytime soon. Things will get much more confusing, as if that is possible, with various ministries issuing countervailing "orders" as an incompetent military dictatorship grapples with a crisis they are wholly unfit to deal with. Tanks and bullets work on pesky citizens, not so much on a virus.
All the sites, temples, food, entertainment, and hopefully the bulk of the population, will still be here after this crisis has abated. The Grand Palace is no less magnificent with thousands of other tourists. While you might think the locals will appreciate your money I can't say that this is the best time to visit the Land of Smiles. Foreigners (non-Asian looking), are somewhat subtly being portrayed as bringing the disease to Thailand. Sort of the inverse xenophobia Asians are experiencing elsewhere. That said, Thai's are sharing their resentment for other Thais returning from Korea, where they have been living and working illegally. So there's a lot of fear and hatred in the air.
The "tipping point" in public fear amongst Thais was roughly yesterday, in my completely unqualified observation.
Would love to hear more detail...what were you told was the reason for the DB? "Apparently" makes it sound like you were not given specific reason(s). What did they suggest you do? Were you starting an LHR-DOH-BKK return trip?
This sounds more like a Qatar/QR issue than a Thailand issue but without more detail, it's hard to assess.
In any event, the situation is not going to improve here (in Thailand) anytime soon. Things will get much more confusing, as if that is possible, with various ministries issuing countervailing "orders" as an incompetent military dictatorship grapples with a crisis they are wholly unfit to deal with. Tanks and bullets work on pesky citizens, not so much on a virus.
All the sites, temples, food, entertainment, and hopefully the bulk of the population, will still be here after this crisis has abated. The Grand Palace is no less magnificent with thousands of other tourists. While you might think the locals will appreciate your money I can't say that this is the best time to visit the Land of Smiles. Foreigners (non-Asian looking), are somewhat subtly being portrayed as bringing the disease to Thailand. Sort of the inverse xenophobia Asians are experiencing elsewhere. That said, Thai's are sharing their resentment for other Thais returning from Korea, where they have been living and working illegally. So there's a lot of fear and hatred in the air.
The "tipping point" in public fear amongst Thais was roughly yesterday, in my completely unqualified observation.
1. Passengers arriving from China (People's Rep.), Hong Kong (SAR China), Iran, Italy, Korea (Rep.) or Macao (SAR China) must have a Health Certificate to prove they are free from Coronavirus (COVID-19). They must be under doctor's observation 14 days before issuing date. The Health Certificate must be valid for not more than 2 days prior to departure.
My trip was booked as follows: HKG-BKK-DOH-LHR (1 week) -DOH-BKK (2 days) - HKG
I had to move the last HK segment earlier to make it a legal connection so I was able to board in LHR.
QR agents believed that this meant anyone being in these places in the past 14 days - but if you read closely it only says 'arriving from'. I arrived from DOH. The guidance is pretty poorly written and I get why QR would err on the cautious side here. However, I never actually believed that I would have an issue clearing immigration.
#153
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 42
I didn't have to fill in the T.8 form.
Why am I not surprised?
Did you have to complete the T.8 form?
If not, then I can only assume that:
it is not required if coming from countries listed in the two "danger zone" documents, or
the Thai authorities at the airport this morning chose not to require it of you, or passengers on your flight.
Did you have to complete the T.8 form?
If not, then I can only assume that:
it is not required if coming from countries listed in the two "danger zone" documents, or
the Thai authorities at the airport this morning chose not to require it of you, or passengers on your flight.
#156
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Posts: 12,375
+11 today.
11 CONTRACT CORONAVIRUS AFTER SHARING CUP, CIGARETTE AT PARTY
BANGKOK — Eleven Thais were diagnosed with the coronavirus after they shared a glass for drinks and passed around the same cigarette at a recent party, the health ministry said Thursday.
The eleven were part of a group of 15 people at the gathering, which also includes a Chinese national from Hong Kong, health ministry sec-gen Sukhum Kanchanapimai said at a news conference. The announcement brought the total number of confirmed infection in Thailand to 70.
It is unclear whether the Hong Konger also had the coronavirus because the person already returned to their country, though the person did show signs of illness at the party, Sukhum said.
https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/...ette-at-party/
They were at Central World/Groove and Commons/Thong Lor.
11 CONTRACT CORONAVIRUS AFTER SHARING CUP, CIGARETTE AT PARTY
BANGKOK — Eleven Thais were diagnosed with the coronavirus after they shared a glass for drinks and passed around the same cigarette at a recent party, the health ministry said Thursday.
The eleven were part of a group of 15 people at the gathering, which also includes a Chinese national from Hong Kong, health ministry sec-gen Sukhum Kanchanapimai said at a news conference. The announcement brought the total number of confirmed infection in Thailand to 70.
It is unclear whether the Hong Konger also had the coronavirus because the person already returned to their country, though the person did show signs of illness at the party, Sukhum said.
https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/...ette-at-party/
They were at Central World/Groove and Commons/Thong Lor.
Last edited by transpac; Mar 12, 2020 at 12:02 am
#158
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,278
12 March 2020 .... The Thai Government has mandated that all inbound foreign travellers must provide their personal contact information through a mobile app developed by Airports of Thailand (AoT) starting today (12 March 2020) as part of measures to combat the spread of coronavirus. The information required includes name, passport number, phone number, email address and address in Thailand.
https://pandemic.kdlab.ai/
#159
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Posts: 12,375
Amazing Thailand.
Visa on arrival, visa-free entry cancellation on hold
The government has put on hold its plan to suspend visa on arrival (VoA) for 18 countries and visa-free entry from high-risk areas (South Korea, Hong Kong and Italy) after an urgent meeting on Thursday (March 12).The Department of Consular Affairs director-general, Chatree Atchananant, said that the matter will be discussed further at a Cabinet meeting on March 17.
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30383919
Visa on arrival, visa-free entry cancellation on hold
The government has put on hold its plan to suspend visa on arrival (VoA) for 18 countries and visa-free entry from high-risk areas (South Korea, Hong Kong and Italy) after an urgent meeting on Thursday (March 12).The Department of Consular Affairs director-general, Chatree Atchananant, said that the matter will be discussed further at a Cabinet meeting on March 17.
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30383919
#161
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Posts: 12,375
Plan to scrap visa causes confusion
Confusion abounds after the government gave out conflicting information pertaining to the cancellation of visa exemptions and visa-on-arrival services for 18 countries and three other territories, as it seeks contain the Covid-19 outbreak in Thailand.
The cancellation was announced on Wednesday by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, after he met with Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob to discuss measures to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...uses-confusion
Confusion abounds after the government gave out conflicting information pertaining to the cancellation of visa exemptions and visa-on-arrival services for 18 countries and three other territories, as it seeks contain the Covid-19 outbreak in Thailand.
The cancellation was announced on Wednesday by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, after he met with Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob to discuss measures to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...uses-confusion
#162
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 9,278
Plan to scrap visa causes confusion
Confusion abounds after the government gave out conflicting information pertaining to the cancellation of visa exemptions and visa-on-arrival services for 18 countries and three other territories, as it seeks contain the Covid-19 outbreak in Thailand.
The cancellation was announced on Wednesday by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, after he met with Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob to discuss measures to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...uses-confusion
Confusion abounds after the government gave out conflicting information pertaining to the cancellation of visa exemptions and visa-on-arrival services for 18 countries and three other territories, as it seeks contain the Covid-19 outbreak in Thailand.
The cancellation was announced on Wednesday by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, after he met with Interior Minister Anupong Paojinda, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob to discuss measures to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...uses-confusion
#163
Ambassador, Hong Kong and Macau
Join Date: May 2009
Location: HKG
Programs: Non-top tier Asia Miles member
Posts: 19,671
And updated Timatic accordingly https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/int...1580226297.htm
Last edited by percysmith; Mar 13, 2020 at 8:58 am
#164
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: SE England
Programs: AF-KL Platinum, ALL Platinum
Posts: 741
Can anyone offer clarification to the MoPH statement 'For travelers from ongoing local transmission areas' (https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumoni...index_more.php). The statement is:
For travelers from ongoing local transmission areas, recommended to implement control for observation (meaning supervision without quarantine with permission to transit upon the condition that they follow the stipulations under the law) in order to ensure self-monitoring for no less than 14 days until the end of the infectious period or the reason for suspicion. They may obtain permission to go to certain places where deemed necessary and a surveillance officer will closely monitor symptoms.
I'm from the UK and booked to fly to BKK via AMS in three weeks. KL will not refund me since the flight has not been cancelled so I am hoping that I can get refunds for my hotel reservations and get a KLM rebooking voucher, but if I cannot get hotel refunds then I guess I'll take the trip. I'll be in Thailand for 9 days (arrive Day 1, Days 2-8, depart Day 9). I was initially going to have Day 2-7 in Chiang Mai and the other days in Bangkok. I've omitted Chiang Mai from my plan due to the very bad air quality, so I'll stay in Bangkok for the entire trip. Since I am there for less than 14 days. How does the self-monitoring work? Do I have to report to the MoPH etc.? The statement is not clear to me.
For travelers from ongoing local transmission areas, recommended to implement control for observation (meaning supervision without quarantine with permission to transit upon the condition that they follow the stipulations under the law) in order to ensure self-monitoring for no less than 14 days until the end of the infectious period or the reason for suspicion. They may obtain permission to go to certain places where deemed necessary and a surveillance officer will closely monitor symptoms.
I'm from the UK and booked to fly to BKK via AMS in three weeks. KL will not refund me since the flight has not been cancelled so I am hoping that I can get refunds for my hotel reservations and get a KLM rebooking voucher, but if I cannot get hotel refunds then I guess I'll take the trip. I'll be in Thailand for 9 days (arrive Day 1, Days 2-8, depart Day 9). I was initially going to have Day 2-7 in Chiang Mai and the other days in Bangkok. I've omitted Chiang Mai from my plan due to the very bad air quality, so I'll stay in Bangkok for the entire trip. Since I am there for less than 14 days. How does the self-monitoring work? Do I have to report to the MoPH etc.? The statement is not clear to me.
#165
Ambassador, Hong Kong and Macau
Join Date: May 2009
Location: HKG
Programs: Non-top tier Asia Miles member
Posts: 19,671
Can anyone offer clarification to the MoPH statement 'For travelers from ongoing local transmission areas' (https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumoni...index_more.php). The statement is:
For travelers from ongoing local transmission areas, recommended to implement control for observation (meaning supervision without quarantine with permission to transit upon the condition that they follow the stipulations under the law) in order to ensure self-monitoring for no less than 14 days until the end of the infectious period or the reason for suspicion. They may obtain permission to go to certain places where deemed necessary and a surveillance officer will closely monitor symptoms.
I'm from the UK and booked to fly to BKK via AMS in three weeks. KL will not refund me since the flight has not been cancelled so I am hoping that I can get refunds for my hotel reservations and get a KLM rebooking voucher, but if I cannot get hotel refunds then I guess I'll take the trip. I'll be in Thailand for 9 days (arrive Day 1, Days 2-8, depart Day 9). I was initially going to have Day 2-7 in Chiang Mai and the other days in Bangkok. I've omitted Chiang Mai from my plan due to the very bad air quality, so I'll stay in Bangkok for the entire trip. Since I am there for less than 14 days. How does the self-monitoring work? Do I have to report to the MoPH etc.? The statement is not clear to me.
For travelers from ongoing local transmission areas, recommended to implement control for observation (meaning supervision without quarantine with permission to transit upon the condition that they follow the stipulations under the law) in order to ensure self-monitoring for no less than 14 days until the end of the infectious period or the reason for suspicion. They may obtain permission to go to certain places where deemed necessary and a surveillance officer will closely monitor symptoms.
I'm from the UK and booked to fly to BKK via AMS in three weeks. KL will not refund me since the flight has not been cancelled so I am hoping that I can get refunds for my hotel reservations and get a KLM rebooking voucher, but if I cannot get hotel refunds then I guess I'll take the trip. I'll be in Thailand for 9 days (arrive Day 1, Days 2-8, depart Day 9). I was initially going to have Day 2-7 in Chiang Mai and the other days in Bangkok. I've omitted Chiang Mai from my plan due to the very bad air quality, so I'll stay in Bangkok for the entire trip. Since I am there for less than 14 days. How does the self-monitoring work? Do I have to report to the MoPH etc.? The statement is not clear to me.