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Do you have to isolate in Thailand if you sit next to someone who tests positive on a flight?

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Feb 3, 2022
3 years ago
Joanne *************
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Is it still the case that if you have sat near someone on the plane who is positive, that you also have to isolate even if you’re negative?
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Yes, if you are seated right next to a person who tests positive for COVID-19 on a plane, you may be required to isolate, regardless of your own negative test results. It's important to note that boarding is generally not allowed for passengers testing positive before flying, which raises questions about how exposure can happen.
Rampi ********
Carry a few ATK kits with you. Not as accurate as RTPCR but still a good idea. Sharing test result info might help, better understand why some test positive on landing in Bangkok.
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Sally ***********
I thought if you tested positive before flying you can’t board the plane so how would this happen?
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Colin ********
@Sally **********
 incubation period
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Geoff ******
@Sally **********
 they could test negative to fly but positive on areial day 1 test
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Geoff ******
arrival
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Sally ***********
@Geoff *****
 ah ok so is this a form of test and trace they are doing in Thailand then?
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Geoff ******
@Sally **********
 yes..you'd be very unlucky but it could happen..
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Sally ***********
@Geoff *****
 oh what a nightmare this is turning into, we are due to fly out in April but it’s all looking so complicated 😩
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Geoff ******
@Sally **********
 and while a lot of people on these groups are helpful you can get a lot of scaremongering!
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Geoff ******
if you read this article today thay are already looking at it!

[Thailand News App] Bangkok Post: Push for bubbles amid tourism drive

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@Sally **********
 ive just been through it..honestly wasnt too bad once you get your head round it..

but there are too many hoops to go through and i think the thais realise this..so maybe by april it will have eased further..this day 5 test is crazy for example
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Sally ***********
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 I hope so 🤞🏼 the day 5 test does seem a little over the top, thank you
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Colin *******
@Sally **********
 just another scam
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John *********
If you are seated right next to an infected person I'm afraid you will thrown into isolation as well. That's the risk you take traveling to Thailand.
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Joanne *************
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@John ********
 is it only the person sat next to you as I believe originally it was anyone within 6 rows of your seat?
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Brandon ************
@Joanne ************
 they recently said the person directly to your right or left.
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