Do Thai citizens need a negative PCR test to return to Thailand?

Don't they both mean the same thing?!?

My partner did it in December and no PCR needed for Thais before departure for entry to Thailand (though some airlines might require it). COE and F2F still required.

Thai nationals can leave UK on repatriation flight using Thai Airways( I believe leaves London every sunday) without covid test.

If using Etihad they require all people boarding flights to have negative pcr test. Not sure about other airlines.

This is why I believe UK nationals are worried about using Thai Airways as could be sharing plane with Thai nationals who currently have Covid

Double check with your nearest Thai embassy for updated info but Thai govt do not require COVID test for Thai nationals returning.

I could be wrong BUT I don't think thaiz have to covid test before they fly into the country :/

Depends on the airline they’re flying with if they require it or not. Thailand doesn’t require Thai nationals to have a covid test to come home.