mcgahat

It doesn't appear that there is any requirement that the vax be within a specified timeframe...correct? I mean, it has to be at least 14 days before your trip but it doesn't appear that if you were vaxed a year+ ago then it is fine?

ExpatSomchai

Thats is the way that most people are interpreting it.

behuman

The BIG problems are only about to start: Holidaymakers returning from Thailand may quicker than we think be required to provide a negative PCR test before being able to return home (US, UK, Schengen space). And THIS will be the final hit for Thai tourism.

Especially younger professionals can not afford taking this risk being blocked in Thailand. Just two more acquantances of mine canceling their trip for February. They are all vaccinated, but fear new measures (and contagion from the Chinese coming for their New Year.)

estnet

I was wondering the same thing -

Yes - vaccinated 2 years ago -meet the requirements - good to go (clearly this policy has nothing to do with science/reason)

Yes, a 2 day notice for a major change is certainly confidence inspiring (NOT) - and all those unsold masks sitting around may find a new life

What a sad state of affairs -

joorinainen

I would just wait for the official Timatic information instead of making assumptions based on a bloggers posts.

ExpatSomchai

May be too late Thailand flights | COVID-19 travel requirements | Qantas

Davvidd

I do not see the fuss. When I apply for a visa to go to some countries, I face a lot of hassle and they tell me it is a privilege to travel to their country and I have to fulfill all their requirements. Now Thailand is asking for a vaccine certificate only (while some countries are asking for even PCR tests from China) and some guys are in an uproar. It is their country and their requirements.

JD1905

Put yourself in the position of someone who has just spent £10,000 on a holiday next week who now cannot travel because they did not get vaccinated. Seriously, you still think that’s okay?

Countries require Visas and entry requirements, but not with 2 days notice.

Davvidd

I accept that the notice is way too short and the entry requirements has been made in other countries too. Some countries require a negative PCR test now from travelers from China.

Bajdkotb

A week should be plenty of time to produce a doctors notice with their medical reason for not getting vaccinated.

JD1905

A week isn’t 2 days is it? Doctors in Europe have never provided letters. I’d love to see the “science” behind the efficacy of vaccines administered 2 years ago 😂.

NWIFlyer

The point here is that you didn't need a medical reason last week. Many people won't have one, but will have exercised their personal right not to be vaccinated. You, I and anyone else can think that's not the right decision for them, but it'll be one based on the likely consequences of how countries react a long while on from the peak of the issues.

Can you get a pre-departure test in almost every country in the world at a couple of days' notice? Yes, usually with not too much effort. That's why so many other countries have tried to stem the flow of infected people travelling from China by taking that emergency approach.

Can you get vaccinated? Impossible. In the UK, for example, you'd probably even struggle to get an appointment within the timescale, let alone the second dose and effectivity time. (Incidentally, good luck getting a Doctor's note through the NHS as well.)

This doesn't appear at all proportionate.

SKT-DK

I am not entirely sure why many here make it sound like there is a sort of blanket ban on unvaccinated travellers..

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...lers-confirmed

And before people kick off, this post does not mean that I necessarily agree with the measures.

behuman

And in the case of a vaccine 2 years ago altogether useless. Only sensible approach would be pre departure PCR test for all or selected countries of origin or / and random or targeted on arrival testing (as the Chileans did with success).

This is not about being efficient, but about calming the own populace without disgruntling too much the CCP.

NWIFlyer

Because it effectively is?

Perhaps you're unaware, but again using the UK as an example, the only way to get a recovery document is to have a confirmed PCR test (and even when that was an option, many countries didn't accept the generic NHS option in the UK app). There are now essentially no free public PCR tests to achieve that, and everything is chargeable. It's pretty unlikely someone would have the foresight, on testing positive on a LFT, that they should rush out and pay for a commercial PCR (and subsequently a private health professional's note) to verify it because in 5 months from then Thailand would impose this restriction with near zero notice.