Answered5 years ago
What are the airport and hotel testing procedures for travelers arriving in Thailand?
So, my approved hotel says I must get a test at the airport. OK I've booked and paid for this, but the emabasy says,
The testing is conducted at hotels, where travelers are required to stay until the result comes back. The amount of time needed varies, some report a waiting time of just six hours, while others say they had to wait for a day and a half. So what is going on. How is this even possible.
The testing is conducted at hotels, where travelers are required to stay until the result comes back. The amount of time needed varies, some report a waiting time of just six hours, while others say they had to wait for a day and a half. So what is going on. How is this even possible.
Answer summary
The traveler is confused about testing procedures upon arrival in Thailand, as their hotel has informed them that testing will occur there, while the embassy suggests testing happens at the airport for certain locations. Comments clarify that arrivals in Phuket undergo testing at the airport, while those arriving in Bangkok are tested at their hotels, with varying wait times reported for results.
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Jeremy *********
Lol this is Y I am waiting until October maybe 2023 March. Their to much fucking around just to go on holiday I understand if you have family in thailand then that is it different subject. But I allways say good luck to you if your going .
Paul *******
OPThanks everyone!!!
Chan *************
there is different SOP for bangkok and phuket.
Michael ********
Show them the reciept from thailandpsas.com where you booked the test
Stuart *********
As to wait times it seems 4-6 hours is around the norm for Phuket arrivals.
Tony *********
Also you need a negative PCR test within 72 hours from departing Australia to board your plane .
Maybe that's what they meant by testing
Maybe that's what they meant by testing
John ******
@Tony ********
just make sure ,when i came over in September it was 48 HRS BUT I went through Singapore....just saying ok🤔Tony *********
@John *****
yes your right . Singapore now has 48hours Paul *******
OP@Tony ********
no I'm on to that. Stuart *********
If you arrive in Phuket the test is done at the airport.
If you arrive in Bangkok the test is done at your hotel.
If you arrive in Bangkok the test is done at your hotel.
Paul *******
OP@Stuart ********
fkn hell. Yes I'm going to Phuket, but this thai pass is so under rated.Frustrating at the same time. Thank you for the reply 
Wannikea *********
@Paul ******
the adventure starts even before you board the plane
Mitchell *******
@Paul ******
, yup, pretty straight forward in Phuket at the airport. My results took 8 hours. This was 2 weeks ago under the Sandbox.Activity
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