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Do I have to pay for a COVID-19 test when I arrive in Thailand?
When we arrive Thailand we have covid 19 test right.
It they do freely or we have to pay money for covid test?
It they do freely or we have to pay money for covid test?
Answer summary
Travelers to Thailand are required to pay for COVID-19 testing upon arrival. The tests typically cost between 2500 to 3000 baht, with a second test being free if you book a quarantine package. It's advised to check local requirements as these can change, especially for those traveling to specific areas like Phuket or Bangkok. Some travelers inquired about options for affordable testing, but confirmed information suggests that costs are standard and there are no free tests unless on a diplomatic passport.
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Peter ******
Is it Same for Pattaya
Josh ***********
If you enter Thailand on a diplomatic passport , you can get a free covid-19 test on arrival.
Josh ***********
@Suwan ********
a diplomatic passport is when you travel to another country for state relations or to work with the government of that country.
Suwan *********
OP@Josh **********
what is meant by diplomatic passport? Actually I'm From India I have India Normal passport.
Steve *******
@Josh **********
FFS!Lynnette *******
@Steve ******
I'm just looking to see if mine is diplomatic. Lol. Nope, its blue (ish)Lynnette *******
There are so many things to be done to get to Thailand. Depends if flying into Bangkok or coming Phuket Sandbox. If vaccinated or not. Book correct hotel and tests depending on where you're flying into. Upload everything to get your Thai Pass approved.
Suwan *********
OP@Lynnette ******
thank you so much for your all information.Thai pass we have to pay for thai pass ?
Lynnette *******
@Suwan ********
no, but you have to do all your bookings/paperwork first and upload it to get "thai pass" permission to enter Thailand.Suwan *********
OP@Lynnette ******
you are right I need more knowledge about this because I'm the first person in my family travel abroad so no one don't have any knowledge to give me here in my family that's why I asking in this group.Thank you so much for your all suggestions and knowledge it helpful to me lot ☺️
Lynnette *******
@Suwan ********
you really need to get more advice on what the process is for flying in. A step by step process. Perhaps someone can post the list and the process for vaccinated people in either Bangkok or phuket. And the link for the hotels that are approved etc. It won't be cheap.Suwan *********
OP@Lynnette ******
I understand now thank you so much friend for suggestions. And I'm already fully vaccinated person so for me rules may little different because I'm visiting April monthLynnette *******
@Suwan ********
see if you can find the list of what's needed and how to do it. There may be someone can post it in an easy to follow document. There are costs for hotel and quarantine, tests that vary especially if unvacccinated.Suwan *********
OP@Lynnette ******
thanks for your information so there is no fees for thai pass and paperwork means what I have to need to fill paperwork because you never travelled anywhere abroad so this is my first solo travel so that's I asking every question because this is my first travel for Abroad
Glyn *********
@Lynnette ******
I've just paid 4200 baht for 2 tests at Phuket 4 days apart arriving 2nd Feb via Singapore. Hotel SHAplus+ for 7 nights mandatory £197.Suwan *********
OP@Glyn ********
it means we visit Thailand through singapore we only 4 days qurrantine?Lynnette *******
@Glyn ********
vaccinated? The original post person seems to need help figuring out the booking hotel and testing.Glyn *********
@Lynnette ******
trailfinders a big outfit I always use for flights tell me they won't even represent Thai Airways anymore because they just don't know where they stand with them anymore because they are as bad as their government in keep change things.🤣Lynnette *******
@Glyn ********
it is. And for those who haven't been able to locate the list of what to do to get the thai pass before they fly in, it gets trickier.Glyn *********
@Lynnette ******
at least I've given them an idea of what it costs. For somebody who has not been before it is all a bit daunting.
Muhammad *******
U need to book test and pay for it before u come😃...
Suwan *********
OP@Muhammad ******
ya sure now I understand perfectly 😀
Yuri ***********
Some people got positive test or close contac... then 14 days carantine difrent hospital.
Suwan *********
OP@Yuri **********
I understand that charge given by government?
Albert ********
Get ready to spend during these times.
Suwan *********
OP@Albert *******
sir how much it cost to stay one month in Thailand in this covid situation
Jared **********
@Suwan ********
between $600-6000Suwan *********
OP@Jared *********
thanks sir for your information
Karl ********
Nothing in Thailand is ever free.
Steve *******
@Karl *******
Only the girls!Suwan *********
OP@Karl *******
yes now I understand lots of people say there is no free we have to pay for everthing
Peter *********
Thailand 🇹🇭 always pay lol 😆
Suwan *********
OP@Greg *******
yes sir I asking to early. Why I asking these all questions too early because I have to mention I'm 21 year old boy and travelling world it's my childhood dream and this is my first abroad travel and also this is covid 19 time right and also I'm traveling solo everywhere it's my dream so I don't have any experience in abroad travel that's why in mind so many questions there that's why I asking questions again and again. Because for me here no one there for guide with these knowledge that's why I'm asking in this group lot's of questions. And you asked why I visiting. Definitely not for fun and my Thailand visit not only for Bangkok I already research write down 25 things what I do in Thailand. So definitely my visit not for fun my every new country travel reason I want know the culture of that place, tradition of that place, Life style of that place, flok dance and song of that place, food of that place, new people from that place and I want to experience these all from my travel and I want to write book on my travel and I have to inspire people who want to like travel world from my experience this is my intention to visit Thailand.
After Thailand I'm going Philippine so I have big schedule to visit one after another country visit.
This is the reason for my travelling.
Greg ********
@Suwan ********
I understand. Planning is part of the travel experience. Spend time on that and researching where you want to go than wasting time on Covid travel planning that will 100% change before April. Have a wonderful trip and spend your time between now and then researching the places that will be here.Suwan *********
OP@Greg *******
Thank you so much sir for understanding me and also in my family no one travel abroad before and I'm the first person my family Don't allow me but It's my dream since childhood travel abroad learn new culture tradition language lifestyle food and meet new people. So finally I get permission from family. But in my family no one there to guide me or share knowledge about traveling because as I told in my family no one travel outside India so I'm the first person from my family travel outside India so I joined this group for clarify my doubt confusuion and get answer from experience traveller. Like you so much shared and always supported me since last my so many questions thank you so much sir for your all information and knowledge please always keep in touch and guide me with your knowledge ☺️And thanks for telling positive about April month and I also Hope everthing will be fine before April 🥳🥳 I'm so excited to visit my first country to visit Thailand.
And also sir can I message you personally and can I get more knowledge from you always?
Suwan *********
OP@Will ***********
what *****
bhat? It's too expensive. I want under 7000 bhat between quarantine how many days?Will ************
@Suwan ********
minimum 7 daysGreg ********
@Suwan ********
April is a long way away in Covid times - you are asking questions far too early. As for quarantine in a hostel I doubt it has been possible - there are certain standards to qualify as a quarantine hotel. I would start thinking about your plans in March - now is far too earlySuwan *********
OP@Will ***********
and also can I do quarantine in hostel?Suwan *********
OP@Will ***********
but I'm traveling in April may be it will change?Suwan *********
OP@Will ***********
so this really affordable.Sir can you tell me including qurrantine and covid test how much cost it is?
Will ************
@Suwan ********
about *****
if you good food, microwave, balcony and correct testing and paperworkSuwan *********
OPPeter *********
@Suwan ********
no chance sorry 😐Suwan *********
OP@Peter ********
thanks sirPeter *********
@Suwan ********
do your own research GoogleSuwan *********
OP@Greg *******
really 🥳Thank you so much sir I thought I have to pay 6000 bhat for 2 test and it means only one payment 3000 bhat and it for 2 test right. So again don't need to pay for 2nd test
Will ************
@Suwan ********
you book a quarantine package which includes the tests or sandbox where you pay separate. Both need 2 tests. Sandbox will cos you about 4500 more for 2 testsGreg ********
@Suwan ********
2nd one is freeSuwan *********
OP@Will ***********
it means we have to pay money 2 times for covid test?Will ************
Suwan *********
OP@Peter ********
it's okay. But we have only one covid 19 test right?Peter *********
@Suwan ********
around *********
bahtSuwan *********
OP@Peter ********
thanks sir. Is there any offer will they do covid 19 test for 1000 bhat?😅
Michael ********
@Suwan ********
wow 2000 is cheapest i have seen.Suwan *********
OP@Michael *******
so 2000 is cheapest okay thanks sir. And second test is free right?Suwan *********
OP@Michael *******
so second was free who booked before December 22 last year. Sir can you send me that accomodation and covid test package linkMichael ********
@Suwan ********
no 2nd test is only free to people who booked before december 22nd i think.You also have to book your first covid test with the accomadation package.
Suwan *********
OP@Michael *******
So how much cost for covid 19 test sir?Michael ********
@Suwan ********
medconsult is 2000 baht at the moment. Depends if you are coming into phuket its a fixed price from goverment websiteSuwan *********
OP@Michael *******
so there is no any concession 2000 bhat is fix right
Bruce *****
@Suwan ********
3000Suwan *********
OP@Will ***********
3800 that's so much for testWill ************
@Suwan ********
Bangkok Pattaya Hospital 3800Suwan *********
OP@Bruce ****
there is no any offer?😅Suwan *********
OP@Bruce ****
3000 bhat ?
Steve ********
Pay
Suwan *********
OP@Steve *******
thanks sir. Is there any offer will they do covid 19 test for 1000 bhat?😅Glyn *********
Minh *******
John *********
@Suwan ********
3000+ for pcrSuwan *********
OP@Minh ******
I know now it's fixed cost rightSuwan *********
OP@Steve *******
So how much cost for covid 19 test sir.Steve ********
@Suwan ********
varies. 2000-4000 ish.
Adam ********
Pay
Suwan *********
OP@Adam *******
So how much cost for covid 19 test sir?Gary **********
@Suwan ********
now you have to do 7 day sandbox quarantine. If you look for sandbox area like phuket can look for sha+ hotel that have full package for test as wellSuwan *********
OP@Gary *********
okay sure I will check it thank you so much for your information ☺️Gary **********
@Suwan ********
just check on any Thai travel websiteSuwan *********
OP@Gary *********
sure I will check. But I don't where they update these all do you know any website or how they update and how I get rules changed?Gary **********
@Suwan ********
maybe by then it will have changed again. But you have plenty of time for check everything because of covidSuwan *********
OP@Gary *********
oh god so once upon a time it was just one day quarantine when you come to Thailand but now they extend for 7 days.But I'm traveling April month I hope rules may change right
Gary **********
@Suwan ********
I'm not sure because it's different now from when I do. I only do test and go package so I only had to do 1 night quarantine but now that I's suspended for now so if you want to come you have to do 7 day sandbox scheme.Suwan *********
OPGary **********
@Suwan ********
look for the sha+ hotels on agoda or booking.com ...then if u find a suitable one do a search on Facebook to see if they have a Facebook page.some of them can be booked direct through their facebook page.Suwan *********
OP@Gary *********
hi sir I just checked it but I didn't get how to book better can you send me any one link of booking from the app
J ******************
@Suwan ********
you book it with hotel all inclusive the test needs to be listed amongst inclusions of your booking. Agoda for example offers a packageSuwan *********
OP@J *****************
I understand now. So if I wait the cost may change because I travel in month of AprilJ ******************
@Suwan ********
for quarantine no they have to comply with government rules.I think you should for now reconsider travel until the situation improves. The price I quoted is per night .Suwan *********
OP@J *****************
I understand now. We only stay at hotel there is no option to stay at hostel?J ******************
@Suwan ********
it depends on your hotel choice anywhere from THB 3000 up .Suwan *********
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