Are there entry restrictions for South Africans to Thailand due to COVID-19, similar to those for UK citizens?

Jan 24, 2021
4 years ago
Byron *******
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I know there is restrictions on UK citizens from entering Thailand due to the covid variant.

My question is: was there also restrictions put on South Africans from entering for the same reason?
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The discussion addresses whether South Africans face entry restrictions to Thailand due to COVID-19 variants, similar to UK citizens. It is clarified that there are no specific restrictions based on nationality; requirements for entry include a 14-day quarantine, proof of financial insurance covering COVID-19, and a negative COVID-19 test prior to travel. All travelers are subject to the same protocols irrespective of their country of origin.
Michael *********
Biden to ban most non-US citizens coming directly from the UK, Ireland, the EU and Brazil from entering the US. Recent visitors to South Africa as well.

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Erik **********
wow... but yeah didnt the 2 new variants come from there?
Garrett ***********
There aren't any restrictions other than you can't leave your quarantine room.
Ryan ********
@By***
there are no specific restrictions for people from the uk. It’s the same requirements for everyone from any country in the world. Some can come visa exempt (same countries that could prior to covid) all others require to apply for a visa.
Reiner *********
There sadly no restriction for both...they should b banned till end of the year ...let’s save thailand
Michael *********
Yurek Hunt

According to your logic, UK lockdowns unduly punish healthy Brits.
Michael *********
Biden to ban most non-US citizens coming directly from the UK, Ireland, the EU and Brazil from entering the US. Recent visitors to South Africa as well.

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Stephen *************
Not only that but UK citizens are locked up for the 15 days solitary confinement but different for Thai citizens flying from UK strange that
Michael *********
Reiner Buechel

Simply look at *Breaksit* to witness again how the UK has been world renowned for tirelessly defending its global privileges as well as insular exceptionalism.

The UK is clever to try to keep all its wealth within its territories, just as Thailand will be smart to try to prevent further Corona *break-ins* coming from highly infectious countries.
Michael *********
<<Prime Minister Boris Johnson said this week there is "some evidence" the variant that emerged in the UK may be more deadly - but scientists have since said this should not be a "game changer" in the UK's response to the pandemic.>>

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Andy ********
@Reiner ********
This new stronger mutation of Covid is in several countries, the toxicologists from the UK were the first to identify it, so it was unfortunately and wrongly labelled the UK variant..
Reiner *********
@Andy *******
well it does not matter ....it is there and it should stay their ...
Sascha **********
come down bro´s...
Steve *******
@Reiner ********
Why should UK citizens be banned from entering Thailand until the end of the year? Give me one good reason. They go through the same procedure to enter as everyone else. Are you still pissed about the war and the football?
Reiner *********
@Steve ******
education or reading can help.... Just a small tip only last month about 25.000 dead from convid.. The new UK virus is 8 times more infectiously.... Thailand has say 73 people died in the whole last 12 Month.... Did you get it
Ray *****
@Reiner ********
and they all go through quarantine, having already had a negative test before leaving the UK. Do you get it?
Reiner *********
@Ray ****
well as we see dayly coming in and infected.... What you not understand
Ray *****
@Reiner ********
I'm in Bangkok, did my quarantine. And someone as thick as you would be the last person i would go to for advice. Maybe you should go back to school as you clearly need an education.
Reiner *********
@Ray ****
well. This post shows your education... No explanation needed...
Ray *****
@Reiner ********
and none of them can infect anyone in Thailand as they are in quarantine. Are you really that stupid?
Reiner *********
@Ray ****
well naive idea... Stay home..
Lance *********
Phil Jones would have to agree. This super scary virus hoax has been amazingly put together.
Reiner *********
Phil Jones well if you see how naive and criminal the Torrie Government with their pure people worked...? You are questioning
Lance *********
Phil Jones he’s definitely serious.
Kool *******
The same restrictions apply to everyone. You must do 14 days of quarantine, and have insurance that covers at least US$100,000 for covid-19, and a negative covid-19 test no longer than 72hours before you fly. This is the same for everyone.
Darren *******
What restrictions on entry exactly?
Jared **********
Yes because of all those South Africans rushing to get here...probably makes sense to only be worried about what are your rules
Byron *******
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