Is it mandatory to stay in Thailand for the 5th Covid test if I plan to fly to Laos?

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Feb 15, 2022

3 years ago

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For the 1st test and the 5th test. Is it mandatory to stay in Thailand 🇹🇭 for the 5th test? I was thinking about flying to Laos on my 3rd day.

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The discussion clarifies that leaving Thailand before the 5th Covid test is possible without penalties, but returning will require redoing the entry process, including obtaining a new Thai Pass and undergoing all tests again. Concerns about travel to Laos are also noted, with a commenter mentioning that Laos is currently closed.

Stan *******

Laos is closed

3 years ago

Kool *******

There is no problem leaving Thailand before day 5. The problem is when you come back into Thailand as you will have to do everything again, just like you've never been here before, including new ThaiPass, rt-pcr test, covid specific insurance, and day 1, and day 5 PCR testing and hotel booking. There is no penalty for leaving early, unless you test positive.

3 years ago

Lai *************

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@Kool ******

, thank you

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Phillip ********

nah just go, y hang around if going there

3 years ago

Benoit *********

If you go Laos and want come back Thailand, need to do another 'pass'.

But if you only stay 3 days in Thailand , I think is not a problem for not doing test on day 5

3 years ago

Janne ***********

when you fill out for the pass you need to indicate that you are staying less than 5 nights, and also show proof of leaving,,

3 years ago

Janne ***********

when you start filling in the thailandpass you just need to follow the instructions of what to do when they ask for hotels etc, very simple and instructions easy

3 years ago

Lai *************

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@Janne **********

, I’m hoping by May, no need for Thailand pass. Bc that is when I will come back to Thailand

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Lai *************

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@Janne **********

, I got my Laos airline ticket on the 5th day

3 years ago

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@Benoit ********

, really my final destination is Laos. I’m just transiting but no flight ✈️ to Laos the day I arrived so I have to go via all the requirements (sucks). On my way back, I will make sure I get in the flight ✈️ same day less than 24hrs

3 years ago

Lai *************

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@Benoit ********

, I hope your right. Bc I want to cancel 2 more days at the hotel for my refund.

3 years ago

Roger ********

@Lai ************

not sure you will be, payment for day 1 and 5 are non refundable if your TP is approved.

Inform the hotel about your situation and see how they respond

3 years ago

Lai *************

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@Roger *******

, I will definitely ask the hotel staff

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