Answered6 years ago
How did your arrival in Thailand go, and what travel advice can you share?
Hey everyone, I want to thank everyone here thats gave me helpful advice on reaching thailand. I arrived here into bkk yesterday, I didnt have any checks when flying from heathrow. A policeman even wished me a 'good trip', Great staff at heathrow and on the plane. Thai immigration were nicer than ever also. It couldnt have gone any smoother. It makes me laugh now that i was planning the what if's out the night before my flight. Thanks again and good luck to all🙏
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The user recently arrived in Thailand and shared a positive experience at the Bangkok airport, noting that there were no issues during their flight from Heathrow and that the immigration staff were helpful. Other community members expressed their excitement and shared advice regarding visa types, travel preparations, and insights on hotels and flights. There were discussions about specific visa requirements, COE, and quarantine accommodations, culminating in community support and encouragement for the traveler's journey.
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Tom ***********
OPThanks everyone. I passed my covid test today. That is
I will follow this up in one week for a review of my asq for you all :)
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done🙏I will follow this up in one week for a review of my asq for you all :)
Bruce *****
Enjoy your quarantine I look forward to your next post
Amy *******
Amazing! Enjoy!
Ash ********
Well done. I'm still a little worried about it, I don't fly until March. hopefully nothing changes between now and then
Steve *********
We all panic about things at the moment! My husband returned to the UK on the same plane that you flew out on (landing at 0935 Sunday morning). Right up until he completed check in and went airside, we were quietly planning what to do if one of his documents was incorrect in some way! Enjoy!
Michael *******
wecome to paradise 🤗
David ********
Hi Tom glad you made it. Will book Thai airways soon. Big question was there alcohol served on the plane
Michael ********
@David *******
Singapore airlines has booze and movies
Jon *****
@Michael *******
So does Qatar Airways 😉
John *******
@Michael *******
yep ...sure do Tom ***********
OP@David *******
thanks! Nope. You cant even watch movies on it. Its a strict flight but decent safety measures and they flight is a 100 percent go. It wont ever be cancelledDavid ********
@Tom **********
booking for the 7th March. U think all ok Tom ***********
OP@David *******
i recommend thai airways. I cant advise you on your dates with boris johnson in charge of thingsDavid ********
@Tom **********
ok mate. What was open on airside 
Lynnette *******
Glad you've arrived safe! Keep us updated. Enjoy your time there. SO jealous I can get there right now. Miss my family.
Tom ***********
OP@Lynnette ******
thank you so much. You will be here soon! Lynnette *******
@Tom **********
looks like a year. I now have to go to usa. . Family in 2 places!Tom ***********
OP@Lynnette ******
at least you can travel. Great countries to live between😉Cire ********
Tom you on a "O" visa entry as I'm planning to return to home end of Feb
Tom ***********
OPSorrry not one point... point a
Tom ***********
OPTaxi to lhr from there was £30
Tom ***********
OPI stayed central at a hotel called one point at kings cross. Tidy room and nice staff, close to covid test clinics
Tom ***********
OP@Cire *******
sorry, what do you mean?Cire ********
As you flew from the UK I presunedthat there were restrictions..I guess a Visa on arrival BK and a Certificate of Entry approved from the UK Embassy
Cire ********
Good to hear recommended hotel at LHR
Tom ***********
OP@Cire *******
nope i didnt so it was ideal. Just went to london for 3 nights before my flight to prepare and get my covid test done Cire ********
Spot on ....as I have to book a hotel anyway ..I guess you didn't have to do the journey to the Thai Embassy in london which can be a nail biter
Tom ***********
OP@Cire *******
if you want i can put you in touch with a girl at reception. She will take good care of youTom ***********
OP@Cire *******
sukhumvit 11. Nice hotelCire ********
Which airline ..I used Thai Airways last time
Cire ********
Whats the location please
Tom ***********
OP@Cire *******
i am in the eleven hotel. 42k, so far so goodCire ********
Hope you have found a good ASQ ..I used O2 last time not bad 37k
Tom ***********
OPI am sure you will be fine
Tom ***********
OP@Cire *******
they only asked for my coe. Insurance. Asq letter. Fit to fly and covid test :)Cire ********
Great news just confirming as I'm doing my preparing next week..did all the hoop jumping last Oct also
Tom ***********
OP@Cire *******
of course. You need a coe in order to check in 
Fingal *****
Glad you got there safe 😉👍🏻
Tom ***********
OP@Fingal *****
thank you. Your turn next :)Fingal *****
@Tom **********
flying out on Friday 😆
Ariana **********
So glad to see this! I’ve been nervous the last few weeks . Hope you enjoy your trip!
Tom ***********
OP@Ariana *****
your welcome. I totally get you, the anxiety i felt before the trip was awful. I was so negative the night before the flight that i was planning my trip home from london for when i got rejected at check in😑Ariana **********
@Tom **********
that’s legit been me for 2 weeks 😩. I still have another 2 months of anxiety ahead 😂. How long will you be there? Ariana **********
@Tom **********
that’s awesome thank you! Tom ***********
OP@Ariana *****
ive found out today that my visa exemption is renewable by 60 days. So ive got 105 days. And then in that time ill sort a visa out to stay for at least 2021. You will be good!Abby *********
Tourist visa?
Elona ***********
Planning to go in May! Hope Boris let's us travel 🤣
Tom ***********
OP@Abby ********
oh btw. Did you get a tourist visa already? Ive found out today the exemption is now extendable by 60 days.. so 105 days in total. May save you some hassleAbby *********
@Tom **********
I plan to get an STV, i was going to wait for Boris’ update at the end of feb in regards to travelling but i want to fly March 21st so will possibly start the application sooner! Thanks though 😊 
JD ********
Lisa ********************
@Gar****
yeah so am I. Also known as the Covid extension. Garrett ***********
@J*
You can't transition to another visa inside Thailand from the STV. Abby *********
@JD *******
I mean any visa to transfer toJD ********
@Abby ********
how do you not qualify for a regular tourist visa if you do an STV?!?Abby *********
@JD *******
Yes am aware thank you, I don’t qualify for any other visas unless i wanted to go down the dodgy ed or volunteer route, so gunna risk the STV and either surrounding borders will be open and the end of my 9 months or i have to fly back to uk/make a new plan to go elsewhere. Thanks though! Garrett ***********
JD ********
@Abby ********
remember as of now, though you can extend 2xs for total 9 months, you cannot transfer by end & MUST leave the country wheres exemption orjust reg. TV, you can apply & transfer to different visa w/in country👍🏼 of course this could change in a monthAbby *********
@Tom **********
Thank you! Tom ***********
OP@Abby ********
alright. Well best of luck🙏☺Garrett ***********
@T**
Thats until March 30th. And that's a "not able to travel" extnesion of stay, not an extension of the tourist visa. Abby *********
Lisa ********************
@Gar****
you don't apply for it in May. You have to apply for it by the end of March. And you get 60 day covid extension. Which takes you up to end of May. BTW, I don't need it, I have 1 year visa already. I just have to report every 90 daysGarrett ***********
@Li**
I must be talking to myself. Go ahead, apply for the extension in May. Let me know how it works out for you...Lisa ********************
@Garrett **********
so I was correct. The covid extension is until end of May now. But it's not for tourists who are recently arriving. As yet.Garrett ***********
@Ab**
"Local officers in each province can now issue 60 day extensions on expired tourist visas up to March 30, which will make the order valid up to May 30. Thailand’s Immigration Bureau Chief has announced the further visa extension for stranded travellers and tourists because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, both in Thailand and around the world."Garrett ***********
@Ab**
READ THE ARTICLE, NOT THE HEADLINEGarrett ***********
@Li**
You read wrong. Tom ***********
OP@Garrett **********
ah right. So that basically only gives me an extra 15 days instead of 30 then. Thanks for the info🙏Lisa ********************
@Garrett **********
think I read somewhere Covid extension now until end of MayGarrett ***********
@T**
Your solicter is correct, but like I said it (as of now) is only available until March 30th and starts the day you are issued the extension, not when your entry ends. Tom ***********
OP@Garrett **********
true. However my solicitor here in bkk has confirmed its very 'easy' to get Tom ***********
OP@Abby ********
visa exemptionAbby *********
@Tom **********
Ah okay, congrats on getting there! Very jealous Tom ***********
OP@Abby ********
Thank you and good luck on your quest.☺Activity
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