Is Pattaya opening for tourists in October with a vaccine passport and no quarantine?

Jul 29, 2021
3 years ago
David ******
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Has anyone heard anything about Pattaya opening up for tourists with a vaccine passport in October with no quarantine required?

It's mentioned on the government website but I don't see confirmation yet.
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There are rumors about Pattaya potentially opening for vaccinated tourists in October without quarantine, as mentioned on a government website. However, comments express skepticism due to the current COVID-19 situation in Thailand, including surging cases and ongoing restrictions. Some users reference the experience with Phuket Sandbox, suggesting that official announcements may come closer to the date. There is a general consensus that any optimistic predictions need to be taken with caution given the present context.
Keith *********
I don't think so hopefully I'm wrong
Michael **********
@Keith ********
I am worried about the holidays because nothing gets done with immigration and COE. Comes to you at the last minute
Michael **********
I plan on booking a flight to Thailand September 17 can anybody tell me if there are any holidays that week from the 13th to the 17th in Thailand
James *******
@Michael *********
yes i'm on holiday.
Michael **********
@James ******
I am asking because untied and holidays nothing gets done with immigration
Frank-Steven ***********
It should happen - if acting based on facts. And the facts are: From those thousands who entered Phuket Samdbox, only 0.2% got tested positive later - that is only 1 in 500. So inviting good quality fully vaccinated people into the country is safe. And even if very few of them catch it, they very likely catch it mildly. So time to move forward with the plan and open. All you no-sayers … the current problems are local mismanagement, not imported issues.
John *******
@Frank-Steven **********
‘Mild’ COVID is more dangerous in terms of transmission. Back to the topic…Pattaya will not open up as hoped previously.
David ******
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@Frank-Steven **********
yes! Thank you, agreed 100%. Well said
James ********
Not going to happen... It's all touristy hype .. Not based on fact... The current COVID outbreak is serious. Hopefully by early 2022 we may see reopening of Thailand 🙏🙏🙏
Oscar ********
Deep pockets are very empty...they will speed up things as much as the can.
James ********
@Oscar *******
with the COVID surging...no chanace of reopening anytime soon.
David ******
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The Government of public relations department, but the latest update was July 23rd so I was hoping someone had a more recent update:

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Benjamin ******
>It's mentioned on the government website but I don't see confirmation yet.

What government website?

And the Phuket Sandbox is starting a "soft shutdown", effective tomorrow.

See

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"Phuket Provincial Order No.
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dated 29 July 2021 . 🚩 Amendment to the closure of places or refrain from risky activities . 📆 Effective from 30 July 2021 to 16 August 2021 . #essence . 🚩 🚫 Article 1 Measures to close the risky places to reduce the risk of spreading the disease 1) Places equipped with snooker tables, billiards or pool tables 2) Computer game shops, online games 3) Boxing schools and martial arts schools All types (Woosoo, Karate, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, International Boxing, Judo, Aikido, etc.) 4) Swimming pools open to the general public for both government and private operators. Locations at risk of spreading the disease 1) Sports fields or outdoor exercise facilities, parks, courtyards and open-air public activity areas can be opened no later than 9:00 p.m., but collision sports are prohibited and must No spectators or gatherings. 2) Indoor exercise venues or fields such as gyms, fitness centers, yoga, aerobics classes can be opened no later than 9 p.m. Number of users according to the size of the area and service providers / users must be fully vaccinated and comply with the government's preventive measures, including DMHTTA measures . 📆 Effective from July 30, 2021 Until August 16, 2021"
Baron *********
All part of the opening Thailand in 120 days target I guess. Whether it will happen we can't be sure.
Manuela **********
Pattaya (and the rest of Thailand) had a record number of cases today. Curfew from 9pm to 4am, the majority of businesses are closed, so are the beaches and nobody has an idea if and when vaccinations start. So, best to take anything you hear with a grain of salt (better perhaps with a bucket of the stuff).
James *******
@Manuela *********
strange, I'm on the beach now having a drink from a restaurant..
James *******
oh, and I had my first jab last week.
Manuela **********
@James ******
good for you, but I’m sure you know that the beaches in Chonburi (Pattaya) were closed last week. I got fully vaccinated before I returned to Thailand.

Please share for those who want to get vaccinated where you got yours - no point bragging here…
James *******
@Manuela *********
who's bragging ? I was just pointing out out vaccinations have started (slowly) and that you were wrong.
Gene **********
Saw a rumor????? Sandbox could shutdown! Not official!
Reiner *********
No education no work ..... nothing more to say
Reiner *********
Pascal ********
@Gene *********
Rumor ???? only done by the best people ha ha
Michael ********
Michael ********
Phuket Sandbox they only announced couple of days before full info.

Its wait and see you have to remember the same man that said Thailand would be fully open in October is the same man who made a speech to UN in 2010 vowing to halve deaths on Thailands roads by 2020
Will ************
At present theres more chance of a ladyboy giving birth to twins than Pattaya opening in October
Ben ********
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