Is Thailand closing again after January 10th?

Listen what he says at 1:50 I hope he is wrong but he told the same yesterday too and got into a argument with me about what is the rules.

So how many days do we have to stay quarantine now as we are vaccinated?

I am supposed to go 6 January, have not started the process yet as everything shot down as I was trying to book test and go, now they say I have to do 10 days… it should be 7, but Hotell says 10, trying to get the right information as I am not to sit 10 days if I can do 7, so do anyone have the facts her, I can’t find the specific, I was hoping to do it in Pattaya together with my wife

No

I believe there are restrictions on travel.

@Matt ********

what’s all this about ?

But not mention how many days quarantine is required

Would it be surprising if it did?!... only to folks who think fake covid has reared her last ugly head and gone. I suspect there will be lockdowns and reopening’s the globe over much like an infinite shell game— 🤷🏾‍♂️ This is the new normal— 😉

The fear and mis information continues…

Yes and no or let me ask my crystal ball.

Closed already until Jan 4 except for those who already have a Thailand Pass and QR code. One more PCR test required in Thailand though: 30-test-and-go-tourists-who-received-qr-code-can-still-enter-thailand/

Your living a lie

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From my understanding what they're saying on the news they're closing the test and go program. If you've already registered you're able to still come to Thailand but if you're not registered you will not be able to come at this time. Due to Omicron fears.

Currently: 1. Those with a Thailand Pass issued before the suspension last night may still enter under the Test and Go Program, 2. The government is reevaluating on or about January 4th in light of Omicron transmission, 3. There is no change at the moment to the Phuket Sandbox Program, and 4. No “closure” is anticipated, but there may be a return to a quarantine period for those entering through BK. The situation is clearly fluid and the Thai government’s response is similar to other nations. Stay tuned.

Thailands never opened its a trap for bhat. Like going to Disney land but everyone's wearing masks and keeping away from the white skinned covid spreaders, and everythings closed. . Bye

Does the Thai government realize this omicron is a nothing burger. Now Thailand is looking for an excuse to control the population again and the people are going along with it. Sad

Phuket Sandbox is the Destroyer of Omicron!

Revision after revision after revision after revision.....

This is from the thai embassy website, january 10th is not mentioned however no new test and go applications will be considered, only quarantine or sandbox applications.

However if you have your thai pass already then they will be honoured.

Yup - Just on the British News….. or back to Phuket Sandbox - I’ve just come back from Khonkaen in the North., and I feel I’ve aged 10 years in 28 days….. You need a PCR to take a dump….., but tbh., I was made feel very welcome 🙏 and felt sorry because the asking 5 different people would give you 5 different answers…….. Advice from me., Leave it until April….. 🥺🥺🥺

Sooner than that.Good luck.

the great reset is on its way…the global elite is working hard on that project

Steer that Titanic into more icebergs--you haven't completely decimated the entire tourist industry enough

The climate change virus continues.

NO

They have ruined a lot of peoples lives doing this again

No 1 day quarantine anymore so who in their right mind will want to pay $1000 and be locked in a hotel room for 7 days just to go there, so basically no 1 will go so you might aswell say it’s closed

Noooooooooooo

ABSOLUTE CLARIFICATION OF THE NEW RULES

Thank you to our good friend Richard Barrow for helping to put the changes in to plain English

"Announcement

Thailand Pass will be closed for all new Test and Go and Sandbox applications (except Phuket Sandbox), starting from 00.00 hrs. on 22 December 2021 until further notice.

New measures apply for all applicants on Thailand Pass, as follows;

Applicants who have received their Thailand Pass QR Code can enter Thailand under the scheme they have registered.

Applicants who have registered, but have not received their QR Code must wait for their Thailand Pass to be considered / approved. Once approved, they can enter Thailand under the scheme they have registered.

New applicants will not be able to register for Test and Go and Sandbox measures (except Phuket Sandbox). Thailand Pass will only accept new applicants seeking to enter Thailand under Alternative Quarantine (AQ) or Phuket Sandbox only.

Passengers who will arrive in Thailand under Test and Go and Sandbox Programme must undergo their 2nd COVID-19 test using the RT-PCR technique (not ATK self-test) at government-designated facilities (no additional cost).

Thailand Pass will be closed for all new Test and Go and Sandbox applications (except Phuket Sandbox), starting from 00.00 hrs. on 22 December 2021 until further notice.

New measures apply for all applicants on Thailand Pass, as follows;

1. Applicants who have received their Thailand Pass QR Code can enter Thailand under the scheme they have registered.

2. Applicants who have registered, but have not received their QR Code must wait for their Thailand Pass to be considered / approved. Once approved, they can enter Thailand under the scheme they have registered.

3. New applicants will not be able to register for Test and Go and Sandbox measures (except Phuket Sandbox). Thailand Pass will only accept new applicants seeking to enter Thailand under Alternative Quarantine (AQ) or Phuket Sandbox only.

4. Passengers who will arrive in Thailand under Test and Go and Sandbox Programme must undergo their 2nd COVID-19 test using the RT-PCR technique (not ATK self-test) at government-designated facilities (no additional cost).

Do Not Panic!

To be clear, this is NOT a closure of the borders. It is just a suspension of the Test & Go and the Blue Zone Sandbox (except for Phuket Sandbox) schemes. Everything else will continue as normal.

First the good news, if you are one of 22,000 people who have already applied for a Thailand Pass for Test & Go, Sandbox and Alternative Quarantine, your application is still being processed. If your application is approved, you will be able to come under the original conditions. This means, for Test & Go people, you only need to wait for the results for the first test and then you are free to go. No 7-day quarantine like some media outlets were saying. But you will need to do a second RT-PCR test on Day 7. More on that in a moment.

The bad news is that if your application is rejected after midnight, then you are out of luck. You will need to enter via the Phuket Sandbox or hotel quarantine schemes.

Secondly, the Thailand Pass system is still open for Test & Go applications. So, be quick as you could make it before the midnight deadline. After that time, they will no longer take applications for Test & Go and for Sandbox areas outside of Phuket.

One very important piece of information that the Thai media got wrong is the cut-off date for arriving in Thailand. Basically, there isn’t one. Earlier, the media were saying you must arrive before 10th January if you didn’t want to do quarantine. That is not true. You can arrive on the date that was approved on your application. For example, if you said you are arriving on 25th January, then you still can use Test & Go and only wait one night for the test results.

Many people were asking that if they arrived under Test & Go tomorrow, do they have to do the second RT-PCR test on Day 7. The quick answer to that is no. This is because it is not law yet. The prime minister must first sign the papers and then it must be published in the Royal Gazette. So, if it was published in the gazette on Friday, then anyone arriving on Friday onwards, must do the second test on Day 7. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this will be free. More details on this soon.

So, does this mean there is no Test & Go in the future? No, that is not true as it is just temporarily suspended. In early January, they will re-evaluate the situation and there will be a new announcement.

If I have any further updates, I will post on my social media - Twitter and Facebook. Can I please ask you not to reply to this email with questions. I have already received two hundred emails today and I cannot keep up. Which is why I prefer to answer questions on social media where I can share the answers with everyone. Thanks for your understanding and good luck!"

NOTE - where and how you will have your 2nd RT-PCR test is to be confirmed soon.

No.

No

Short Answer: Unlikely

Long Answer: Test and Go has just been suspended so going forward one should expect to have to do quarantines for the next several months. Going forward and as I have said for a while now….

Thailand is open but unless you are planning a long (multi-month) stay it likely doesn’t make sense to plan a trip there.

Even with test and go if you or someone near you tested positive it turned your vacation into a nightmare. Sure the positive rate was under 1 in 1,000 for test and go but that’s still pretty high odds your vacation turns into a hospital stay.

99/gates-closing-no-new-test-go-limited-sandbox-entries

Bloody hell check the news and dont annoy everyone

No Covid in Thailand no mask needed 🙈🤣

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Yes it will happen all countries closing borders soon

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thailand not closed you might have to quarantine if in doubt email your thailand embassy 👍