Is It Possible for a Thai Wife and Children to Help Their Husband Get Back to Phuket During COVID-19?

Mar 31, 2020

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I know, I know, same old questions, sorry....my friend is trapped in The Maldives (sounds great but its not) at work flying sea planes..thats been stopped for 3 months.

He has a Thai wife and 2 children needing him home in Phuket, is this even possible? Are there allowances for family memebers to return with the correct insurance & COVID test clearance? Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user inquired about the possibility of their friend, who is stranded in The Maldives, returning to Phuket to reunite with his Thai wife and children amidst COVID-19 restrictions. Comments indicate that, at the time, Thailand was closed to foreigners, allowing entry only to those with a Thai work permit. The situation is further complicated by a lockdown in Phuket and the closure of Phuket International Airport, making it clear that family ties alone won't suffice for entry.

James ********

Watch in coming week/month for any changes.

Wish we had a solution for him.

Commenting closed.

5 years ago

Bobby ********

The only country in the world which is morally bound to accept an incoming traveller is the country of citizenship of the passport you are using. Wives, children, houses, belongings, cars do not mean a thing at this time

5 years ago

Paul *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

shame.....its his round 😉

5 years ago

Paul *********

ORIGINAL POSTER

ok great thank you pretty much clears it up, much appreciated....

5 years ago

James ********

Sorry...at this time Thailand is CLOSED to all foreigners by air, land and sea.

Only exception are those with a Thai work permit.

In addition Phuket Island is on lockdown. No entry or exit.

And...Phuket Airport Closure

The Governor of Phuket reported on social media that he signed an order to close Phuket International Airport from April 10-30, 2020. Travelers should expect all flights in or out of Phuket to stop beginning at 12:01a.m. April 10.

5 years ago

Tony ********

That sea plane flying can be shit at times, working 42 hours in Tesco, guaranteed. 😂😂😐😂😂😂

5 years ago

Tod *********

Nope..

Sadly the fact he has a thai wife and kids (even with a long stay visa for one of those reasons) isn't enough to get him into the country.

To get in he needs a work permit <- meaning he is legally employed here in thailand.

So I'd say nope, he's stuck there until they change the entry requirements here

5 years ago

Robert *******

No, Phuket is totally closed for all travelers and Thailand is only open for people with Work Permit and possible valid visa or Extension of Stay

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