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What are the concerns regarding Thailand's quarantine rules for travelers from China?
Thailand Visa RegulationsCOVID-19 ImpactTravel RestrictionsQuarantine RulesSpecial Tourist Visa (STV)Immigration Policies
Oct 20, 2020
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ORIGINAL POSTERWatch out folks! Here comes another great idea courtesy of those above, only to be Clickbait and then disappear. 
TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation revolves around skepticism and criticism of Thailand's current approach to quarantine rules for travelers, particularly from China. Many commenters express frustration over perceived inconsistencies and the lack of follow-through on previous visa options like the Special Tourist Visa (STV). The discussion raises concerns about the validity of allowing visitors from a country where COVID-19 originated without typical quarantine protocols, emphasizing fears about safety and public health. Additionally, there are underlying tensions related to Thailand's political and economic ties with China.
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Andrew *****
The upper class Thais have had a very close relationship with China as most of them have relatives there it won’t help the lower class Thais tho
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Maybe so, I don’t know any upper class Thais. Reply to
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Roger *******
If Thailand had even half a clue they would open their boarders to all and any country that has no Covid... there’s a few
Matt ***********
How is it going over there Edward ??? I have not seen much news on the Chinese
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ORIGINAL POSTERI'm in South Korea. To apply for OA or OX visa I would have to go back to America for background check. Not worth the money, the risk.
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Tod *********
What a hare-brained idea
I mean what could go wrong with letting people from the country where this covid-shit-show started in to thailand without quarantining them :/
I mean what could go wrong with letting people from the country where this covid-shit-show started in to thailand without quarantining them :/
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@Tod ********
dare I say ... "money"?Reply to
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Sudhir *********
Thailand government will handed over there land to China to construct a big Canal for transportation heavy Vessels and ships. Thailand government sold by cruel Chinese.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Sudhir ********
A canal fromSudhir *********
@Edward *******
! A canal project planned by China, which passing through South Pattaya land. Majority use for Chinese materials transfer from China to other countries through big canal.เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Sudhir ********
Wow. You might have a newspaper scoop here. Would be great to see your source of informationSudhir *********
@Edward *******
! This news is not from newspapers. But this news is comfirm. After completed this Canal, the route will be shortened. But Thailand citizens are great looser. Reply to
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John ********
No quaritine for everyone
Jeremy *********
lol lol good luck
Michael *********
The Chinese were the people who started this virus now no quarenteen! This is bizarre to say the least. Is the Thai govt in bed with them
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Michael ********
it really seems like a schizo type of break in Thailand. The government leans toward China nowadays, while the populace is very much western oriented, and to a good extent anti- Chinese. Possibly the problem started after the coup and John Kerry American Secretary of State condemned Thailand harshly. Now with the growth of the Chinese mobile middle class, Thailand is figuring out what side its bread is buttered on. And if the government cracks down hard on the protesters, it’s sure it won’t get any recriminations from Xi. Paul ********
@Michael ********
in bed is not the right term. More like financed by themMichael *********
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in America it means the same thing Reply to
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Frank-Steven ***********
We had enough "great" ideas that have never been followed through. Those people involved need to get a f***ing grip already and instead start following through with some former ideas for a change. E.g. offering the Special Tourist Visa (STV) in all countries now. Why would the number of infections in the country of origin make any difference anyhow, if everybody has to bring a COVID-19 free certificate before even setting a food on the plane, and take two more tests during a strict 15 nights quarantine? Out of over 100,000 people that returned that way, not a single one brought a new COVID-19 case into Thailand following quarantine. Get a grip Thailand and open up for everybody who is willing to follow safety procedures. Stop playing around!
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ORIGINAL POSTERExactly. what I have bees saying all along.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Frank-Steven **********
You are absolutely right. That’s why I would love to see these officials show some balls and get in front of an intelligent newspaper reporter and get grilledJames ******
@Edward *******
never happen it’ll show how fecked up they really are.เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@James *****
they know it. We know it. I just wonder if the average Thai person even considers it. James ******
Most I know seem to have a grasp of it yes, but unwilling to stand up and be counted, so to speak.
Most have seen the repercussions of standing up to the Government there and are very skeptical of the end result should they actually do it.
They know the Military will retaliate on orders so tend to watch from the sidelines.
Hopefully this time will be different as I hear more and more vocal rumbling about the King.... which you absolutely would never heard of No:9.
Let’s see.....
Most have seen the repercussions of standing up to the Government there and are very skeptical of the end result should they actually do it.
They know the Military will retaliate on orders so tend to watch from the sidelines.
Hopefully this time will be different as I hear more and more vocal rumbling about the King.... which you absolutely would never heard of No:9.
Let’s see.....
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John *********
Vietnam has even lower numbers of Covid cases than Thailand. It would make sense to use Vietnam as a trial for letting people enter without quarantine. Granted lots of Vietnamese don’t visit Thailand but there are some as well as foreigners staying in Vietnam on visa extensions who would like to go to Thailand.
Moon ******
It's very hard going to Vietnam
John *********
I meant Thailand should let people currently in Vietnam Enter Thailand without quarantine. Vietnam should do the same for people in Thailand. Foreigners could do visa runs, which would increase passengers on flights a bit.
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Jonny **********
My friend just arrived to Ho Chi Minh and is now in 14 day quarantine.
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I have heard that it is possible to get into Cambodia now without quarantine, other than two nights on arrival while they get results on your Covid test.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Lance ********
I agree. It’s such a load of crap. I’ve been in South Korea for months and we’re a low risk country, but because I have a US passport I’m not eligible. Lance *********
@John ********
the shitty thing is it’s based off your passport I think to get in not where you are arriving from. It’s all a huge mess. Reply to
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John *******
Mmm, really , and the average visit is for a week only ...talk about being reamed by the chinese
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