Do I need the ThailandPlus app to enter Thailand if it crashes upon launch?

Sep 24, 2021
3 years ago
Jo *********
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Hello,

I'm supposed to arrive in Bangkok tomorrow from France. I've got all the documents required. However I downloaded the ThailandPlus app and it does not work. When I try to launch it, my phone crashes and I do not get any chance to access the app. Anyone has experienced a similar thing?

What should I do? Can I fly without that app? Is there another way? Or should I buy a new phone just to get a chance to use the app.

Thank you
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The user is experiencing issues with the ThailandPlus app crashing on their phone and is concerned about whether they need the app to enter Thailand. The community reassures the user that the app is not mandatory for entry and many travelers have not been asked about it upon arrival. Users suggest alternatives like the MorChana app and recommend not stressing over the issue, as airport staff are likely to assist if needed.
David ********
I had same issue, if you have updated the software on your phone then you may need to update the application also, this should sort it out
Jo *********
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Thank you everyone!!! I am indeed in the plane rn
Steve *******
The app isn't real, it's another one of the bs "safety measures" the Thai government talked about but literally nobody cares about it.
Viem ******
Pas de souci! Si necessaire, le staff a l'aeroport fera tout pour toi!!.
Richard ********
Personne ne te

demandera l application , de toutes façons tu vas direct en quarantaine
David ***********
You don't need it nobody will ask to see it.
Allan *********
I got here last Friday from uk. I'd downloaded the app but nobody was bothered about it, at the airports or on arrival. Nobody asked anything about the app. Only interested in documentation.
Victoria *******
No one asked me about an ap when I arrived
JP ******
@Vicky ******
in Phuket they did ask for MorChana app at the airport, and my hotel scans it every morning
Victoria *******
@JP *****
I flew to Bangkok
Andrew ********
Don't worry. Most of the apps here don't work
Anthony ********
I've got it but never needed it. Don't worry they know its rubbish and won't ask for it.
Denise *******
Morchana app is all you need , my and my husband’s ThailandPlus also crashed
Darcy *******
I flew into Bangkok 5 days ago, and i was worried as Thai Consulate in Canada said i would need it, and they also told me the people at the airport would help me install it if i didn't know how, but they didn't even ask for it
Sian ********
Don’t stress, you don’t need it!
Lurcho ********
Try deleting the app then reloading it onto your phone .
Rod *******
I was in Thailand from Feb. until late July and traveled alot of places and never could get mine Thailand plus to link up.
JP ******
You don’t need it.
Jo *********
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@JP *****
Ok.. I hope!
JP ******
@Wei ***
nobody asked for it when I came 2 days ago
Jo *********
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@JP *****
did it work on your phone though?
JP ******
@Wei ***
nope. But they will ask you to download the "MorChana" app and the hotel will scan it every day.
James ********
Michael ********
Its not working for everyone dont worry about it.
Jo *********
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@Michael *******
so that is not my phone the problem?
Michael ********
@Wei ***
Nope many people have said the same thing on the phuket sandbox group and when i arrived last week, they only asked for mor channa app.

As your going to ASQ its different they will advise at airport when you arrive if it is required.
Jo *********
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@Michael *******
I'm doing asq
Michael ********
@Wei ***
i did ASQ before and didnt require anything but can change, a few friends have come through recently.

One had do to download an app for temperature submission, others nothing.

Safe travels
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