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Do you have to quarantine for 14 days when returning to the UK from Thailand?
UK quarantine rulesTravel restrictionsThailand to UK travelCOVID-19Immigration policyTravel advisorySelf-isolation requirements
Jul 16, 2020
6 years ago
Nick ************
ORIGINAL POSTERI have been searching Google for an hour now as to whether you have to quarantine for 14 days on return to UK from Thailand. Half the results say yes you do while the other half say no you dont. Can the UK get nothing clear?. Seems to be different for Wales, Scotland and N.Ireland.
Does anyone know the the current situation please for certain?
Also, where do you find the travel information firm supposed to be completed on line before travel?
Does anyone know the the current situation please for certain?
Also, where do you find the travel information firm supposed to be completed on line before travel?
TLDR : Answer Summary
Yes, travelers returning to the UK from Thailand must self-isolate for 14 days upon arrival. Thailand is not on the UK’s list of exempt countries; thus, the self-isolation rule is mandatory. Travelers should also complete an online form detailing their address for isolation. The situation can be confusing due to varying guidelines across the UK regions (England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland), but the current consensus is a 14-day quarantine requirement.
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Todd *********
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Jefrey *****
Yes
The UK deems Thailand as high risk. Coz the uk can't see further than Europe.
You must quarantine for 14 days. Otherwise you might catch something from the moron British public who can't follow simple rules.
I'm on day 10 of 14 in Manchester.
The news say the opposite every other day. People are confused.
Chop sticks are illegal now
The UK deems Thailand as high risk. Coz the uk can't see further than Europe.
You must quarantine for 14 days. Otherwise you might catch something from the moron British public who can't follow simple rules.
I'm on day 10 of 14 in Manchester.
The news say the opposite every other day. People are confused.
Chop sticks are illegal now
Brian ********
This UK Government is using a traffic light system to decide who should be quarantined and Thailand is one of them countries which is in the Red light zone so you will need to Quarantine on your return to the UK
Andrew *******
It’s very clear you have to self isolate for 14 days on return from Thailand.
It’s on the government web site.
It’s on the government web site.
Andrew *******
Look at the date on the top pic and read the info on the bottom pic.
Keep up 😂😂
Keep up 😂😂
Nick ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andrew ******
the bottom pic is out of date. Keep up. It's been the same for weeks.Andrew *******
@Nick ***********
The bottom pic is the bottom part of the top pic haha look again 😂😂Nick ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andrew ******
you seem to be confusing entry to Thailand with entry to the UK. I'm not surprised and I don't blame you because everyone else is confused too.Nick ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andrew ******
well I dont give a shit because only a fool would want to leave a completely safe environment and go to the UK. I'm staying here. Not sure if you are in the UK but my condolences if you are.Andrew *******
@Nick ***********
I’m in Hua Hin nowNick ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andrew ******
I am heading off there in 2 weeks time all being well. I have not seen the sea for 9 months,Andrew *******
@Nick ***********
Give me a shout pal Nick ************
ORIGINAL POSTERThe fact is no body knows.
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Steve King
You are wrong again.
Anyone from Thailand coming to the Uk as to self isolate for 14 days.
This is up to date today.
Stop looking at the wrong list.
You are wrong again.
Anyone from Thailand coming to the Uk as to self isolate for 14 days.
This is up to date today.
Stop looking at the wrong list.
Nick ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andrew ******
the only thing that is clear is that it is totaly unclear thanks mainly to the woolly headed way the UK government go about their business.Andrew *******
Steve King
This is the list by the FCO stating that Thailand is now a country that the government is not saying you cannot visit.
This is not the list saying that returning from Thailand is exempt from 14 days self isolation in the UK.
Keep up.
This is the list by the FCO stating that Thailand is now a country that the government is not saying you cannot visit.
This is not the list saying that returning from Thailand is exempt from 14 days self isolation in the UK.
Keep up.
Nick ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andrew ******
so the government are not saying you cant visit Thailand even though to do so is almost impossible but you have to quarantine for 14 days as you will have certainly come from a place of more risk than anywhere in The Kingdom (and you will be checked regularly) but if you come from a totaly safe place and arrive in England you have to self isolate ( after completing all the paperwork of course) and can be certain no body will give a toss about you, check how you are or even if you are self isolating.Makes perfect sense.
Andrew *******
@Nick ***********
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Andrew *******
Thailand is not exempt from 14 days self isolation when arriving in the uk.
You must self isolate.
You must self isolate.
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Kev **********
Do what ever you want in the UK everyone else does that why it is fucked
Danny *****
@Kev *****************
Ok fat boy, we’ll take that under advisement 👍🏻Reply to
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Nigel *******
One difference within the "Union" is the level of fines imposed for breaking quarantine measures.
Alan ********
100% quarantine (as it stands today). Only “Air Bridge” countries can avoid it. Thailand is not on the list of Air Bridges. If you have been to any other country in 14 days prior, even if it’s safe, before entering the UK, you will be required to name an address of where you will self isolate for 14 days.
Anthony ********
Due to go back next week! People that have returned already is that a yes or no
Kev **********
@Anthony *******
ime.flying back monday mate do what u want the whole situation and the way they have handled it is embarrassing Anthony ********
@Kev *****************
too right it is. I've just checked the list of countries that you don't have to do quarantine. Load of bollocks! Kev **********
@Anthony *******
people in the uk have done whatever the fuck they want mate from the start . Like I say I fly to Manchester on monday fingers crossedAnthony ********
@Kev *****************
good luck mate! I could only get one to London. Then a long shit journey back home. Like you said I'll just do what I want and see what happens 555!!Kev **********
If they try to fine me I will just tell them that im an ethnic homosexual religious Allen and dare them to proceed 😂😂
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Michael ***************
I think Thailand has given up on the U.K., can’t say I blame them
Nick ************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Michael **************
Michael, I have given up on the UK. I did not realise how bad it was until I came to Thailand. Every day I become aware of some more total s..t that is going on. I went along with the crap for 4 years. No longer!Michael ***************
@Nick ***********
yes and I can understand how you feel NickNick ************
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Tom *******
The current UK government is pretty good at sowing confusion.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Tom ******
you can say that again. In Thailand they tell you nothing and in the UK everyone says something different.Reply to
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Paul ********
Yes England no Sweaty Socks look YouTube?? Cranky!!Taffys Up To You
Michael ********
Yes i know people gone back no one is taking notice of the stay at home order though and its not enforced like Singapore.
Its enforced like Thailand did it 555
Its enforced like Thailand did it 555
Mark *******
Clear 14 days
Thailand is not in excemption list
Totally clear
Thailand is not in excemption list
Totally clear
Greg ********
I know a guy flew home yesterday. 14 days self isolation but no checks etc
Steve *******
Yep, 14 days self isolation, as
@Ja***
said Thailand isnt on the exempt list.Paulie **********
Might just be none uk citizen that have to give address details then. My Mrs has to fill out a form on arrival
Steve *******
@Harry ***********
It's UK citizens too.Reply to
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James **************
14 days yes, thailand is not on the exempt list.
Paulie **********
Two weeks self isolation pal. They will make you fill in a form on arrival to say what address you will be in. £1000 fine if caught leaving that address
David ******
Hi Thailand is not on the list of quarantine exempt countries when arriving in England.
See section "Countries and territories with no self-isolation on arrival in England" on this page:
Edit - the form is also linked on that Government webpage too under the section "Arrival in the UK".
See section "Countries and territories with no self-isolation on arrival in England" on this page:
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Edit - the form is also linked on that Government webpage too under the section "Arrival in the UK".
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