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Are rapid Covid tests acceptable for entry into Thailand, or do I need a PCR test?

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Jan 16, 2021

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Does anyone know if the rapid Covid tests are acceptable for entry into Thailand?  They are POC tests not PCR.￼￼

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The consensus among commenters is that only RT-PCR tests are accepted for entry into Thailand, and rapid Covid tests (POC tests) are not sufficient. Despite one commenter stating their rapid tests were accepted, the majority recommend adhering to the official guidelines which specify RT-PCR testing.

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No

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Adrian ***************

RT-PCR test like the Thai website states why roll the dice look for Passport Health clinic in your area if you are in the US

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Kathy ****************

They accepted ours and they were not rt-pcr

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Kathy ****************

They do have different names for the same test, different labs different names same test..

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Zabel ******************

@Kathy ***************

They only except RT-PCR

It's that simple you even state in you're answer that you ain't sure what test you get

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Kathy ****************

sorry but they accepted ours they were a form of rt-pcr.. we have been in Thailand since November...

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Zabel ******************

@Kathy ***************

The reason why I mention it because it's important that the OP get the correct information and I'm happy you guys cane thru in Nov I hope you see enjoying Thailand.

Wish you a good weekend

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@Kathy ***************

So the answer is it was a RT-PCR test.

After they don't let anyone enter without that.

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my mate wasn't allowed to leave Melbourne because his result had missed the RT off , so just PCR ..cost him another 2 weeks renewing COE etc

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Zabel ******************

Yes they are really stricht with it.

So it's important to have the right test

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Tom *********

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@Kathy ***************

Were yours the rapid result nuclei acid amplification tests (NAAT)?

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Kathy ****************

not sure off hand what type, they were rapid tests though had them done in the US... Actually had 2 different types of tests due to late COE a week apart, both were a rapid ..

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@Kathy ***************

okay, thanks.

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Steve *********

No. PCR only.

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Paul ***********

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you go thailand with PCR test you won't get in Thailand

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Garrett ***********

No, it must be a RT-PCR test.

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