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Is Thailand currently open to travelers without the Thailand Pass?
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As of now, Thailand is not open without the Thailand Pass. Most comments indicate that while there are ongoing discussions about potentially dropping the Thailand Pass, it remains a requirement for entry. Speculation suggests possible changes around June or July, with hopes that restrictions might be further eased by then. Travelers currently still require the Thailand Pass for entry into Thailand, primarily for proof of vaccination and travel insurance.
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Colin ********
I thought you could enter Thailand on a VOA now? Do you still need to apply for the Thailand pass before entering
Peter ****************
@Stu***
, Have mine already approved (for 23rd of June) for my holiday trip to the Netherlands 1st to 23rd of June. So maybe I don't need it anymore the 23rd 😉Peter ****************
60 days before
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.Stuart *********
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OK. Seems excessive these days but thanks for the info.Reply to
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@Colin *******
British citizens don’t get Visa on Arrival, they do get a visa exempt entry valid for 30 days. Pedantic, but a VOA is different and only valid for 15 days. Currently everyone needs a ThailandPass whether they have a visa or not.
Colin ********
@Stuart ********
OK, so I need to apply for that online right? How far in advance?Stuart *********
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most reports are saying they’re getting them back within a few hours now. But you can apply 30 days out (possibly more).Colin ********
@Stuart ********
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Will ************
@Colin *******
Yes TPASS has nothing to do with visa exempt, VOA or any visasReply to
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Andrew *******
No
Bizkit ******
Hope they will scrap off all the restrictions soon !
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@Billy *****
Possibly July 1.Reply to
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Marc ********
no
Luciano ***********
Thai Pass is all but finished. It is only for vaccine proof and travel insurance now. No PCR or RATS
Klaus ***********
Took me yesterday 20 min to register and receive the pass
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@Klaus **********
Hi ,sorry to disturb, is it have to buy a confirm air ticket before apply thai pass ?Klaus ***********
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Peter ****************
It means nothing anymore. Copy photo page passport, insurance and vaccination certificate. Last week 8 AM started on my mobile phone and sent it 8:20 AM. Got approved back at 1 PM. Used gmail mail addres and all uploads in .jpg format.
Peter ****************
What I read concerning the removal of the Thailand Pass, is that the removal is planned for Thai nationals per 1st of June. 1st August also for foreigners. BUT these are only plans. Absolutely nothing sure yet.
Peter ****************
Ah, yep seen that picture quite some time ago
@Pa**
. And....so far so good ! Alas it does not mention anything about the Thailand Pass.Anyway, it all goes in the right direction and also the contamination figures drop fast. So 🤞🤞🤞Paul *******
@Peter ***************
Indeed. Let's hope it stays that way. BTW the Thai Enquirer article you posted is full of holes. Does no one ever do any fact checking? The article claims the quarantine for unvaccinated was reduced to 5 days in May. This is nonsense. It was reduced to 5 days on April 1 and since May 1, 99.9% of unvaccinated travelers (meaning anyone holding a negative PCR test) can enter quarantine free. Only those unable to secure a PCR test before departure who must travel to Thailand in May and can put up with a 5-day forced quarantine will do so. Anyway, let's see what the next meeting on May 20 holds. I really hope common sense will take hold and nearly all restrictions are dropped in June, with the few remaining ones being scrapped in July.
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Peter ****************
And what I said already in this post
@Pa**
, It means nothing anymore. Copy photo page passport, insurance and vaccination certificate. Last week 8 AM started on my mobile phone and sent it 8:20 AM. Got approved back at 1 PM. Used gmail mail addres and all uploads in .jpg format.Paul *******
@Peter ***************
There have been endless speculations made and this topic will continue to attract speculation for weeks to come. My point is simply that July 1 is still the target but let's wait until the May 20 meeting to see what is decided for June and then we'll know where things are likely to be headed.Reply to
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Peter ****************
Ha ha. We both just don't know. Well
@Paul ******
, I will not discuss this uncertainty over uncertainty over uncertainty. So your uncertainty is better than my uncertainty, ha ha.Paul *******
It's supposed to be dropped by July 1 for all. Who is saying August now?
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@Peter ***************
The reason being the MOPH has this intention (see attached infographic) and also, July 1 is the target date for "endemic" status. Of course it's too early to say for sure whether this will happen, but it's still likely. Just today the Covid alert level has been downgraded to level 3 from level 4 and in recent days the government has repeatedly said that July 1 is still on track for endemic status.In other words, I believe there will still be some restrictions in place during June (though fewer than this month) but it could well be that things will be back to normal by July 1, rather than end of July.
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@Peter ***************
Thanks for this article, however, I believe as it stands it's still tentatively July 1 not end of July despite what this article states.Reply to
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Will ************
TPASS will stay as a pre screening entry into Thailand for a long long time
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says who ?Paul *******
I doubt it.
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says who?Reply to
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Wayne *********
They are saying will drop the pass for Thai people coming into Thailand first so that probably be June 1st the rest or us will have to wait. Maybe July 1st for foreign. Its Thailand who can ever guess what they will decide.
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@JD *******
Good point. So do you think the government will scrap the Thailand Pass for all at the same time, either June 1 or July 1 perhaps? Or whenever it happens, it will be for all arrivals at the same time right?JD ********
@Paul ******
can never say/tell for sureall speculation, only the PM & CSA will decide & announce but most theorize that if the “ numbers” continue to decrease & tourist entries continue to increase but def not to current projections,then perhaps as early as June1
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@JD *******
They did surprise us by scrapping quarantines on the unvaccinated on May 1 and also post arrival ATK testing for all, one month earlier than announced so I guess they might surprise us again at the May 20 CCSA meeting.Reply to
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It may or may not happen that it's dropped for Thais first. If it is, does it mean that Thais will just need a passport to enter the country no more testing for unvaccinated or vaccine proof for the vaccinated?
JD ********
@Wayne ********
this is just a politician public announcement in order to increase ballot… not going to happen according to best sourcesWayne *********
@JD *******
yep always lots of talk and poor action. Typical politicians everywhereReply to
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Mick *******
For sure! They say endemic so it will be gone
Sophie *********
No
Indranil ********
No not yet !! Mostly in June but need to watch and watch!
Rob **********
No
Carl ********
No but the pass doesn’t really make any difference now to before!
Lai *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Carl *******
, it is harder to do on my phone. Since I’m oversea and no laptop 💻Carl ********
@Lai ************
I always do it on my phone, find it way easier than my Mac!Lai *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Carl *******
, I’m hoping by June Thailand drops the Thailand pass and insurancePaul *******
@Lai ************
Maybe. I think it's quite possible they will move to make the entry requirements identical to Laos, effective from today (May 9).Lai *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul ******
, they should, it would be much easierPaul *******
@Lai ************
Let's hope so. In the meantime, we're just going to have to wait until May 20th, then we'll know what they've decided. Just hope they won't flip flop due to this new scariant the WHO is tracking.Ian *********
@Lai ************
I think we all hope that but doubt it.Reply to
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Stuart *********
Not yet. Rumours are that it may be stopped soon, but at this stage just speculation.
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@Lai ************
Thailand reopened it's borders May 1 including with Laos. However, only Lao border pass holders can travel to Thailand without a Thailand Pass but only stay 3 days 2 nights in the province they entered. If entering from Nong Khai, travel to Udon Thani is also permitted. An announcement on the future of the Thailand Pass will be made May 20. Until then we're just going to have to wait.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Paul ******
, I hold an American Passport and will be in Thailand for a day maybe 2, do I need the Thailand pass. Leaving to Bangkok in JunePaul *******
@Lai ************
Yes. Even for one day. Do you also hold a Lao passport? If so, once you're in Laos you can come back to Thailand without a Thailand Pass for short stays up to 3 days even under the present rules. Otherwise, you'll definitely need to deal with the Thailand Pass unless it's canceled by the time you come.Stuart *********
@Lai ************
currently the rules state you must have a ThailandPass to enter Thailand. That may change in June but no one knows yet.Reply to
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Lai *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
, May 9th Laos is officially open and all the entry ports. So, I was checking about ThailandIan *********
@Lai ************
different country.Reply to
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Paulie ********
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