Is the Thai Morchana app mandatory for travelers arriving in Thailand?

Feb 25, 2022
3 years ago
Maggie ******
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Did anyone else have to download the Thai Morchana app when they arrived at the hotel? It seems to track our location.

What is it for ? And is it compulsory ?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The Thai Morchana app is primarily a contact tracing tool designed to monitor COVID-19 exposure. While technically compulsory for hotel check-ins in Thailand, experiences vary significantly. Some travelers reported being required to download the app upon hotel arrival, while others stated they were never asked for it. The necessity of the app often depends on the specific hotel or resort policies, leading many to suggest that travelers might not face strict enforcement in all situations.
Joseph ***********
It depends what hotel/resort that you stay at. Some request it and some don’t. The only place that asked me was in Koh Chang.
Ste *******
Let me enlighten you.

No need for an app to track your location. Google does that free of charge whether you like it or not! 🤣
Kevin *******
never bothered with it was never asked too
Kevin ********
I was there January and February and was never asked for it
Andy *********
Play Store reviews - more than twice as many 1 star reviews vs 5 star reviews.
J ******************
Survived 5 weeks without any mention of it in December 2021
Luc ************
I had to download the app or they refused the entry to the hotel.
Quest *********
it's pretty simple to download the app and not grant it permissions. It still functions in the way hotels occasionally require
Denis *****
Technically it is compulsory, yes many have had issues with it. But for me it was a simple process to do, just downloaded it and the hotel reception took a picture of the QR code it generates. They were then happy!
Ryan **********
I did not!
Carrie **********
Another “joke!”
Chris *********************
When I came in November didn't download nothing was said it was hit and miss if it was working
Bob *********
I have been here since December and never had to download the Mor chana or any other app. I have been all over Bangkok and to Suphan Buri Province and never been asked to show it or use it. You could always uninstall it I guess
Garrett ***********
It's a contact tracer for covid.
Michael ********
Yes everyone is supposed to download.

It worked for me checking in with Sandbox but by all accounts it doesnt work often now.
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