Do tourists need to install the Thailand Plus app to enter Thailand?

January 23, 2021
4 years ago
Gareth ********
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Hello all, It's getting closer to my trip back to Thailand. I have just seen this new App called Thailand Plus. Do all tourists have to install it on their phones to enter Thailand?
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The necessity of installing the Thailand Plus app for entering Thailand has generated mixed responses among travelers. While some travelers have mentioned that the Thai embassy instructed them to download the app, others conveyed that it's not mandatory. The app is primarily intended for health tracking, but there are alternative methods available, such as using the COSTE app during quarantine. Travelers' experiences vary based on specific hotels and circumstances, leading to uncertainty about its enforcement.
Gert ********
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Samita **********
Maybe do it? It costs nothing and probably takes 2 minutrs
Stephen *************
Gareth ********
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So many people saying you don’t and do. So still no wiser on the situation.
Stephen *************
@Gareth *******
it's not that much of a problem if you do or don't really .. the hardest thing is getting here
Gareth ********
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@Stephen ************
so they don’t make you download it at the border at the airport?
Stephen *************
Perm ********
Yes, you have to download the app, Thai or foreigners if you entering Thailand.... To track you
Stephen *************
@Perm *******
thank you
James *******
Yes, it's against Thai law not to have a mobile phone too.
Ray *****
It's a request to download it, this is not a law at present.
Stan *******
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Wilmont ******
What about people who don’t have mobile devices, government going to give them one.
Lowe ******
I love it when people say if you can't afford this don't go to Thailand. Well they're right. I'm not going because of not being able to afford it but because I work hard for my money and instead of allowing me a reasonable priced and non complicated vacation they've introduced complicated red tape through their embassies to enter and a very expensive quarantine followed by expensive insurance. They always come up with more ways to suck money out of people like their new STV plus vaccination scheme that they're talking about. I'll just wait until I can go there and support the their economy and people without throwing it away on an expensive hotel stay that I would never stay in pre pandemic era.
Giorgio ******
@Lowe *****
that's all different from what you 1st said about the smart phone .. don't come it's no problem ! Who cares???🤣🤣
Darren **********
@Lowe *****
you're so spot on there, it's not about being able to afford it, it's about if you want to spend that money
Steve *******
@Wilmont *****
Yep, they've already been doing it. Didnt you see it in the news?
Giorgio ******
@Wilmont *****
you just buy one

Easy to find

It's sold everywhere on the planet.can't afford one? Better not go to Thailand
Lucas *********
@Giorgio *****
you clearly missed the point.
Giorgio ******
@Brandon ******
Oh yeah .. explain me then !!
Stephen *************
No you have to download COSTE when arrive quarantine to log temp and health
Michael ********
@Stephen ************
This is main road block between samat sakorn (covid central) and Nakhom Pathom, i also went through nakhom pathom to Bangkok. Same as usual either eating talking or playing on phones. I just went through four of these didnt see anybody stopped.
Stephen *************
@Michael *******
looks normal . I wonder whether anyone has done the trat route .thanks for this
Michael ********
@Stephen ************
I havent done trat recently been as far south as prachap khiri kan and west to kanchanaburi and ratchaburi this year. Only ever seen goods vehicles pulled over
Stephen *************
@Michael *******
maybe someone will have an answer ? I'm in quarantine till 30th so anything can happen thanks
Michael ********
@Stephen ************
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11/kanchanaburi-checking-all-vehicles-for-people-smuggling
Stephen *************
I have the form to travel through provinces I just need to go government building
Stephen *************
@Michael *******
I see that. Earlier Michael but more near Myanmar border ?
Michael ********
@Stephen ************
yes but Trat is near Cambodian border. You have a reliable taxi driver ?
Stephen *************
Would they be that strict if I just stopped in chonburi for 3 days I don't know ?
Stephen *************
@Michael *******
don't no him personally but from a reliable fiend
Michael ********
@Stephen ************
Are you going to Koh Chang because Islands seem to be the problem. ?
Stephen *************
@Michael *******
no only as far as TRAT to my family
Michael ********
@Stephen ************
Personally i think you would be OK. Got another week anyway see if anything changes
Stephen *************
@Michael *******
thanks mate if you get any updates can you inform me stay safe
Michael ********
David *********
@Stephen ************
that depends on your hotel, I didn’t have to install any app
Stephen *************
@David ********
it was easier than having to message reception twice a day with temperature.like you say they all different
Michael ********
David *********
@Stephen ************
I didn’t do that, they take the temp twice a day at the door
Stephen *************
@David ********
they don't do that here .you have thermometer in room and do yourself . everywhere not the same its not a problem ..
Michael ********
@Stephen ************
i didnt have to, only used line with nurse. It maybe hotel specific
Stephen *************
@Michael *******
you can use the line or the coste yes or both if you wish . Then I think you download the CHANA one when leave which is a track and trace thing
Michael ********
@Stephen ************
i arrived July and have never used the Chana app
Stephen *************
@Michael *******
I left in June and didn't either . But in quarantine now and they saying may have to .to go through road blocks ?
Michael ********
@Stephen ************
i have driven all over and road blocks are not really stopping anyone. Got to go shop in about two hours that right by main road block between samat sakorn and bangkok. Will take photo or video to show you.

I think maybe plane bus or rail travel it maybe required
Stephen *************
@Michael *******
Im in Bangkok till 30th and wanted to go Pattaya to renew visa and go to my bank to update things and maybe stay 3 nights as my father there but I have been told not too as they said when I come out of quarantine I have to go to my final destination which is Trat what do you think ?
Michael ********
@Stephen ************
you driving or flying.

Difficult one because of amount of provinces.

Personally yes i would go straight to Trat they are already removing some restrictions in Bangkok now. IMO i dont think these lockdown measures will last so long but as with everything lately who knows
Stephen *************
Chris *******
My COE number has a slash in it, which the app does not accept. And there is an entry for "reference number" which I have no idea what that is or how to find it.
Kincaid **********
@Chris ******
I was in the same boat. I was told to download MorChana and that would be fine.
Chris *******
@Kincaid *********
awesome, I will do that, thank you!
Daniel ********
yes its new since a week or two, thai embassy gave me a print out which says i have to download the app
Tony *********
I was wondering the same mate .

I noticed it on the consulate web page
Gareth ********
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@Tony ********
yes I just seen it tonight but it doesn’t mention that you have to download it and use it.
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