Can I still fly from the UK to Thailand on a tourist visa during the new lockdown restrictions?

Dec 22, 2020
4 years ago
Ross *****
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Hi, has anyone flown from UK/London since the new lockdown announcments on Saturday? Specifically trying to leave UK/enter Thailand on tourist visa. I have seen the announcments of "reasonable excuse/work/education only travel etc", I'm wondering if anyone has gotten through or plans to on TR?

I was planning on 2nd Jan flight, might just risk and buy everything and confirm COE
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A user is inquiring about traveling from the UK to Thailand on a tourist visa following new lockdown announcements. They express concerns over travel restrictions and seek feedback from others who may have traveled recently or have plans to do so. Comments highlight potential lockdowns by the Thai government, travel assessments, and airline policies regarding passenger restrictions.
Steve *********
I work at Heathrow. Our instruction is that passengers are aware of the restrictions, but we don't ask. So long as they are valid for their destinations, we won't be stopping them.
Andy ********
@Steve ********
I suspect that each airline will be treating the travel ban differently. They will be the ones who will be fined if their passengers are refused entry.
Yuri ***********
I have local frend in Phuket... They ask gaverment close for 14 days.... Again... I am not going till situation wiil be more clear next 3..4 mounth.
Michael ********
@Martin ********
yes check bangkok post or goverment website for more details
Michael ********
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Yuri ***********
@Michael *******
yes... I have few locals they ask please plese lock dawn.... Could happend.... Mybe not... But.... Every days difrent.
Michael ********
@Yuri **********
i lived phuket for 20 plus years Thais are terrible gossips and Phukets one of the worse place. There is a total of one confirmed case on Phuket. Only this week they just started having tourists arrive at airport, you really think they will lockdown
Martin *********
@Michael *******
are they testing people
Yuri ***********
@Michael *******
yes... Sad news... Love this plase 2...3 times every years... Cant go naw... Just waiting when when when...
Ron *******
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Ross *****
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This seems like airports will stay open, the outbreaks haven’t been from international flights and they’ll know how important it is for tourism
Da ******
@Joe *******
i also think that. They know that asq is not risky and ensures at least some kind of income though tourists.
Bobby ********
Da Niel. Logic does not necessarily apply. If the country goes into lockdown flights will stop as people will be stuck in the immediate vicinity of their ASQ, unable to travel anywhere. Many hotels will close again, so realistic accommodation will not be available. The Philippines also has a 14 day mandatory government quarantine, but as of today has banned all flights carrying passengers from the UK.
Bobby ********
Joe Heaver. Just need to build a wall along the border with Myanmar. Bloke called Biden might have one for sale next month:- near new condition, hardly used, one careful owner 🤣
Bobby ********
The Thai PM has said he will assess the situation in Thailand on 28 December. Just beware he could announce a total lockdown of Thailand, which could again stop international flights arriving.
Dominic ****
@Bobby *******
lockdown is about what's happening in Thailand. Flight bans are about what's happening abroad. Not related
Bobby ********
Dominic Ireland. I'm just comparing to the previous lockdown when virtually all international arrivals were stopped. If people decide to wait a bit longer there will be no demand for incoming flights.
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