Can I enter Thailand, quarantine in Bangkok, and then travel to Chiang Mai on a Non-O visa?

Thailand visa Non-O visa quarantine rules travel restrictions Chiang Mai Bangkok COVID-19 regulations expat advice

Jul 1, 2021

3 years ago

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Is it possible to enter Thailand, do quarantine for 2 weeks in Bangkok and then travel to stay in Chiang Mai on a Non-O visa? Proof of vaccine is available. I keep hearing about limited travel in Thailand and would like to know how all of this works. Or is none of this available until October or so?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, it is possible to enter Thailand, complete a quarantine period in Bangkok, and then travel to Chiang Mai on a Non-O visa, provided you have proof of vaccination. However, traveling directly from your approved quarantine hotel (ASQ) to Chiang Mai is advisable, rather than spending time in Bangkok due to its designation as a red zone. Ensure that all travel is planned within 72 hours of leaving quarantine, and you will receive the necessary documentation proving you are clear to travel.

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Ben ********

Fly to Phuket instead. That way you can leave the hotel unlike Bangkok

3 years ago

Michael ********

@Ben *******

unless there is a breakout of infections and then could end up costing you a lot of money. ASQ you get what you pay for

3 years ago

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Michael ********

Yes

Tatnews.org says needs to be done within 72 hours of leaving quarantine.

Though for planning purposes i would advise travelling directly from ASQ to your intended province as Bangkok is a red zone.

You will get all your paperwork when you leave ASQ proving you are clear

3 years ago

Blaise ****

@Michael *******

is this specific to Chiang Mai or is it for pretty much all other places like Phuket too?

3 years ago

Michael ********

@Blaise ***

Supposed to be for all of Thailand but Phuket now has its own rules with the Sandbox opening.

3 years ago

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Michael ********

Bryn ********