Thailand opening up in November [merged thread]
Dec 19, 2021, 2:28 am
#1021
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Can I check something please. I've been to Thailand about 100 times over the last eight years for weekend breaks and holidays up to 7-10 days so I've never had to deal with this issue.
We're coming back for an extended stay in February and are applying for 60-day tourists visas (which we've never done before). I've got the one-day T&G reservation and another six nights already booked at Le Meridien Bangkok but will be travelling around after that including a stay at our friends' villa in Samui.
Do we really need to prove we have hotel reservations covering the entire stay (a) to get the tourist visa in the first place and (b) upon entry. What is people's experience with this?
We're coming back for an extended stay in February and are applying for 60-day tourists visas (which we've never done before). I've got the one-day T&G reservation and another six nights already booked at Le Meridien Bangkok but will be travelling around after that including a stay at our friends' villa in Samui.
Do we really need to prove we have hotel reservations covering the entire stay (a) to get the tourist visa in the first place and (b) upon entry. What is people's experience with this?
I have entered Thailand hundreds of times during the last 25 years (and two times during pandemic) and was never ever asked for proof of accommodation....
Dec 19, 2021, 5:30 am
#1022
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Upcountry Maui, HI
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They do ask for an address in Thailand on the immigration form you fill out when you enter the country. So in some cases it may be a natural question to ask where you are staying after your test and go night. I was asked as well on Dec 2, though I can't recall ever being asked for proof pre-pandemic, though they had gotten pedantic about filling in the address and phone number in thailand sections of that immigration form.
-David
-David
Dec 19, 2021, 10:16 am
#1023
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 216
Can I check something please. I've been to Thailand about 100 times over the last eight years for weekend breaks and holidays up to 7-10 days so I've never had to deal with this issue.
We're coming back for an extended stay in February and are applying for 60-day tourists visas (which we've never done before). I've got the one-day T&G reservation and another six nights already booked at Le Meridien Bangkok but will be travelling around after that including a stay at our friends' villa in Samui.
Do we really need to prove we have hotel reservations covering the entire stay (a) to get the tourist visa in the first place and (b) upon entry. What is people's experience with this?
We're coming back for an extended stay in February and are applying for 60-day tourists visas (which we've never done before). I've got the one-day T&G reservation and another six nights already booked at Le Meridien Bangkok but will be travelling around after that including a stay at our friends' villa in Samui.
Do we really need to prove we have hotel reservations covering the entire stay (a) to get the tourist visa in the first place and (b) upon entry. What is people's experience with this?
I just simply answer as the next country I am flying to. No problem with my TP application
Dec 19, 2021, 11:34 am
#1024
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Just landed in BKK.Very smooth operations. On arrive, first check is your Thai pass and medical PCR test. Then you go to immigration and no question was asked of me and given 30 days. Normally they ask for return flight but this time, they did not.
After customs, then there are the hotel reps who would put you in a car and send for the PCT at the hospital. It is actually a drive in and they have these tests at the Gate itself. You sit in the car and they do the test and off you go to your hotel.
Given my flight landed late at night, and there were less pax it was still impressive their organization. I wonder how it would be in day time with a lot more passengers? The roads were empty.
After customs, then there are the hotel reps who would put you in a car and send for the PCT at the hospital. It is actually a drive in and they have these tests at the Gate itself. You sit in the car and they do the test and off you go to your hotel.
Given my flight landed late at night, and there were less pax it was still impressive their organization. I wonder how it would be in day time with a lot more passengers? The roads were empty.
Dec 19, 2021, 2:23 pm
#1025
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Dec 20, 2021, 1:29 am
#1027
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maybe they beefed up the capacities for checking or less people applying....
Dec 20, 2021, 2:25 am
#1028
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https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...icron-concerns
There is talk of possible test and go suspension.
There is talk of possible test and go suspension.
Dec 20, 2021, 3:03 am
#1029
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https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...icron-concerns
There is talk of possible test and go suspension.
There is talk of possible test and go suspension.
the end of quarantine free entry?
Dec 20, 2021, 8:47 am
#1030
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Dec 20, 2021, 12:24 pm
#1031
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Dec 21, 2021, 5:40 am
#1032
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Dec 21, 2021, 6:00 am
#1033
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Effective immediately Thailand ending the Thai Pass program (Test & Go only available in Phuket) according to the evening newa here! Whoever got the pass already can come through but all others it's back to a total lockdown. Not sure what's taking its place!
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...andbox-entries
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...andbox-entries
Dec 21, 2021, 6:05 am
#1034
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Looks like only Phuket sandbox will remain in operation. If you already have a Thai Pass, you'll be able to enter, but subject to a second PCR test on Day 7 (I'm guessing this replaces the self administered antigen test on day 6).
I assume that if you have not yet received your Thai Pass, you'll be out of luck.
I assume that if you have not yet received your Thai Pass, you'll be out of luck.
Dec 21, 2021, 6:08 am
#1035
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Effective immediately Thailand ending the Thai Pass program (Test & Go only available in Phuket) according to the evening newa here! Whoever got the pass already can come through but all others it's back to a total lockdown. Not sure what's taking its place!
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...andbox-entries
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...andbox-entries