Is a negative PCR test required for domestic flights from Bangkok to Phuket within 7 days?

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Jan 12, 2022

3 years ago

Gary *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Evening folks. 

I’m about to book a flight from Bangkok down to phuket. Thai smile aren’t replying. Got a bit of info from Bangkok airways, and they state that a negative Pcr test is required, within 7 days of arriving in phuket. 7 days, is that correct. Seems along time, usually 48 or 72 hours. 

Unvaccinated status.

Anybody flown domestically recently and can shed a little light on the time scales.

Thanks in advance 🙏🏼

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user is inquiring about the current PCR test requirements for flying from Bangkok to Phuket, specifically asking if a negative test is needed within 7 days of arrival. Responses from the community clarify that since November 16th, travelers can enter Phuket with a negative PCR or ATK test conducted within the last 7 days, which is longer than the usual 48 or 72 hours typically required for international travel.

Amina ****

Since Nov 16th, you can enter with a negative test (ATK or PCR) within 7 days.

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3 years ago

Gary *********

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Another plus point for me is I had covid in October, and have since recovered.....not that I was ill anyway 😃

3 years ago

Gary *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Exactly what I’ve seen. Just thought 7 days was a long time between a test and your flight...if unlucky you could catch covid in between those 7 days. Thanks for the reply 🙏🏼

3 years ago

Amina ****

@Gary ********

yes, I agree ! Most of other province ask a test within 72 hours. Maybe this rule will change soon because Omicron is spreading fast in Phuket, so keep checking the Phuket center page.

3 years ago

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Lynnette *******

Are you flying in from somewhere? I expect you get a pcr test before leaving the ASQ. . You can use that?

3 years ago

Gary *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Thanks, by the looks of it, 7 days is the figure. I’m just going to turn up 4 days after my hotel Pcr. I’ve got a recovery cert as well So fingers crossed.

3 years ago

Lynnette *******

@Gary ********

thats good! Have a great stay in phuket.

3 years ago

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Lynnette *******

Gary *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

No, unvaccinated isn’t the problem, unvaccinated are allowed to travel. As I said, just looking for clarity on times before flight the test needs to be. Have a good day.

3 years ago

Lynnette *******

@Gary ********

I know unvaccinated can travel. I was thinking the rules on pcr may be different for vaccinated and unvaccinated. Perhaps they aren't. Hope someone can clear up the issue of timing for you.

3 years ago

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Gary *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi, just finishing my 10 day quarantine. I can quite easily use the final Pcr test from hotel, although I’m staying bkk for another 2 days after quarantine. if it’s 7 days as Bangkok airways say, then no problem, but if it’s the 48 or 72 hours, then I will have to take another test. Just trying to find out what it is. 7 days seems a long time.

3 years ago

Lynnette *******

@Gary ********

unvaccinated is probably the issue.

3 years ago

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Lynnette *******

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