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Is a pre-departure PCR test required for travel to Thailand after April 1, 2022?
Thailand travelCOVID-19 regulationspre-departure requirementsPCR testThailand visaexpat adviceairline policies
Mar 31, 2022
4 years ago
Juanita *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi everyone leaving to fly to Thailand next week (after April 1st) . It says pre departure test wont be required. Does anyone have any advice whether or not we should still get it just incase?
TLDR : Answer Summary
As of April 1, 2022, no pre-departure PCR test is required for entry into Thailand, according to the latest updates in the Royal Gazette. However, travelers are advised to check specific airline requirements, as some may still ask for a test. Many recommend getting tested before departure for personal safety and to avoid quarantine upon arrival in case of a positive result. It's also noted that no checks for pre-departure PCR were conducted upon arrival for travelers.
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Sebastien *******
Do we need to do a pcr test to leave thailand ?
Alan *********
Sebastien Roger That would depend on where you are going and the airline you are using
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Eri ************
Arrived at Bangkok last night. No pre departure PCR is required.
Lucy *******
Landed in Thailand today and I can confirm no one checked for pre-departure PCR
DavidandKim ********
I'm still getting one for peace of mind that so that I don't arrive with covid. I rather know before I leave.
Liam ********
@DavidandKim *******
my thoughts exactly mate I flew last Thursday with Thai airways was very well organised I was through the airport within 25 minutes and on my way to the hotel then got my results within 12 hoursReply to
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Rampi ********
Always 1 group for and 1 group against. Am impressed to see Thailand drawing such a huge degree of interest ... tough to please everyone ... but they have a right to make their policies.
Steve *******
You should obviously get one beforehand.
If you are positive after you land here you get stuck in a quarantine that you have to pay for.
If you are positive after you land here you get stuck in a quarantine that you have to pay for.
David *********
That’s upto you
Liam ********
Not take any chances for peace of mind do a test for yourself at least you know your negative
Phil **********
Problem is if you test negative before leaving, catch it on the plane and then still have the test positive problem when you arrive? Seems insurance companies are not paying for asymptomatic cases, just the medical expenses, unless someone else can help?
Luis ***********
@Phil *********
I was thinking how long after exposure will you test positive? If you are exposed on the flight, will you test positive on arrival or on the 5 day?Phil **********
@Luis **********
I dont know, if not on the first one then not such a problem with day 5, can self isolate at final destination?Liam ********
@Luis **********
I did my day 5 yesterday all good just have to be careful and not live in fear 😧 else we wouldn’t go anywhere I’ve had Covid19 in January but it won’t stop me from doing what I want to do nowReply to
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@Phil *********
you just have to be careful I flew last Thursday on Thai airways kept my mask on all the time didn’t eat much was very careful all good nowYI ****
@Liam *******
That said. I think you are right in saying to be careful on the plane. This is a nasty virus and it is a good idea to avoid it as we can， especially on the plane where the risk is highYI ****
Phil Jones This virus has similar fatality with a flu now. That's true, but it is based on so many provisions, such as: 1. Mass vaccination. 2. Many vulnerable people have died of the virus in the last two years. 3. some social prevention measures are still in place (like many people are still wearing masks). If we are missing these preconditions, the fatality rate would be much higher.
Also, the omicron BA.2 has already become the most contagious virus in the world (as contagious as the measles). It is far more contagious than seasonal flu.
Yes I agree that from an individual point of view, this virus is nothing dangerous because it is no more likely to kill you or make you seriously ill than a seasonal flu, but you still must think about the social influence of catching this virus-- the health care sector may be under pressure and
new variants may pop up if so many people are getting it.
It is now actually pretty conclusive that this virus is a nasty laboratory product. I would like to stay away from it as far as I can.
Also, the omicron BA.2 has already become the most contagious virus in the world (as contagious as the measles). It is far more contagious than seasonal flu.
Yes I agree that from an individual point of view, this virus is nothing dangerous because it is no more likely to kill you or make you seriously ill than a seasonal flu, but you still must think about the social influence of catching this virus-- the health care sector may be under pressure and
new variants may pop up if so many people are getting it.
It is now actually pretty conclusive that this virus is a nasty laboratory product. I would like to stay away from it as far as I can.
YI ****
Phil Jones Well at least I am not those arseholes who overestimates the severity of the virus and advocates lockdowns and covid jails. I think these are absolutely too much. Just read my previous comments, I said that as long as you were covid-free before the flight, even if you catch the virus on the plane, you are very unlikely to test positive on arrival, and in the current policies you WILL BE A FREE MAN the next day EVEN IF YOU HAVE COVID.
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@Liam *******
In most cases, not until 24 hours after your exposure to the virus will you test positive. If you were covid-free before the journey and caught it on the plane, you are most likely tested negative on arrival and be a free man on the next day.Liam ********
@YI ***
yes that’s true but we can’t live in fear 😧Lynnette *******
@Liam *******
testing just before flight is best. Nothing to fear then.Reply to
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@Liam *******
Well done, good result, guess that's all one can do.Reply to
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Nick **********
It has been published in the Royal Gazette now, so legally you definitely don't need it anymore for entering Thailand.
HOWEVER : make sure to find out if your airline may still require the test. For example in case they haven't updated the requirements in time in the first day(s).
And you definitely want to know for yourself (by PCR or ATK) before flying so you don't get locked up arriving in Thailand in case you're positive.
HOWEVER : make sure to find out if your airline may still require the test. For example in case they haven't updated the requirements in time in the first day(s).
And you definitely want to know for yourself (by PCR or ATK) before flying so you don't get locked up arriving in Thailand in case you're positive.
Tony *********
Check your airline. You still might need for them
Andy *************
I have just had my fit to fly PCR results. I was not going to take any chances. Thai Airlines are still saying they are required. I feel a lot better knowing I am starting my journey clear.
Kool *******
It is now based on what that particular airline you are flying with requires. Some require covid tests, some don't. Now it is up to the airline.
Alan *********
Only a fool would travel to Thailand without testing first.
Steven ******
@Alan ********
hard to disagree with this.Alan *********
@Steven *****
Thai government is taking everyone for foolsReply to
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Wylie *******
Would you rather find out you are positive before you board and reschedule or find out when you land and get thrown into quarantine?
Tim *******
Apparently it was published today in the Thai gazette. If that is true then you definitely don’t need the pre flight PCR test, but you may want to do a PCR or lFT test just incase. As you don’t want to test positive on arrival.
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