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What are the current COVID quarantine rules for returning to Thailand from the UK?
ThailandCOVID-19Quarantine RulesTravel RegulationsUKVaccinationPhuket SandboxVisaExpat LifeFamily Visit
Oct 8, 2021
5 years ago
Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERI'm sure You're all Aware that Thailand is off the Red List to Return back to Britain without UK hotel Quarantine - Good News - Not Sure, but I was informed by My Mrs that UK foreigners have been set free to just Not have to Hotel Quarantine when in arrival in Thailand - I got 3 vaccines - Am I to believe that all is good and free on Covid Penalties in both ways - Would be lovely just to see my Wife and Family in Khonkan and Continue as we did 18 months ago - Seen the news on TV tonight here in London........ But Seems too good to be true - 🙇
TLDR : Answer Summary
The situation regarding travel to Thailand has improved, as the country is now off the UK Red List, allowing for easier travel. Currently, fully vaccinated travelers may be able to enter Thailand through the Phuket Sandbox program, which allows for a quarantine-free entry under specific conditions. However, some travelers express frustration over the complexity of the rules and are uncertain about the specifics. Many are eager to reunite with family in Thailand, particularly in places like Khon Kaen, while updates on the regulations continue to emerge.
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George *****
I heard about a friends friend traveling to Thailand arriving and not having to quarintine, but when I tried to look I can't find anything that says it in writing only 7 days quarintine or sandbox. I have been told by a thai lady as well that you can leave your hotel quarintine now but I don't believe it
Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@George ****
- Thank you George….. My frustration is wanting to visit a very sick child….. You have cheered me up Buddy….. 🙏Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTEROhhhhh Great news Sister…… Really happy to hear this…… Many Farang are like me and do not drink,smoke or socialise., but just want to resume Family life with wife and Children…… This is great news
@George ****
/Chadaporn Tanakasemsub…….. 🙏☮️🙏Chadaporn **************
@Declan **********
I understand that from 1st of Nov, vaccinated visitors won’t need quarantine or sandbox. Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Chadaporn *************
…… Thank You Nongsau 🙏Reply to
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George *****
@Declan **********
no problem happy to pass on anything I know👍 hope you get over there soonReply to
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Jared **********
@George ****
sounds like they are talking about the “sandbox”, which is a quarantine it’s just not the conventional stay in your hotel room for 1-2 weeksGeorge *****
@Jared *********
no they flew to bkk from bali and went straight to pattaya from bkk and didn't stay in a hotel not sandbox Jared **********
@George ****
if those are all the facts it doesn’t sound like anything legalGeorge *****
@Jared *********
yep I think I will stick to my 1 week in sandbox in December Jared **********
@George ****
well hopefully it’s lifted for November or at least more sandbox options, I would hold off on any bookings George *****
@Jared *********
yes I'm thinking the same book everything last min because things change day by day. I'm just happy it's off the red list in the UK Reply to
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Brian *********
I've just had my booster and flu jab ,so how do i stand now ,i think i shoud be able to travel anywhere in the world no questions asked, except for proof of my inoculations, ive had 3 covid jabs and still feel penalised ffs
Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brian ********
- I totally 💯 empathise with you…. believe me…. 🥺Jared **********
@Brian ********
because the covid vaccines aren’t a typical vaccine as we’re used to, it lowers your viral load not eliminates it. We’re in uncharted territory 🤷♂️Reply to
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Todd *********
oh great Brits allowed to come now.... nobody wins
Bobby ********
Todd McGowan. They were always allowed to come, they just weren't allowed to go back. Can you blame Britain for not wanting them back?
Todd *********
@Bobby *******
not one bit lol. Nor thailand for not wanting them! Best the commonwealth keep them secure at home. Reply to
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Kev **********
7 days asq I can live with
Bobby ********
Kev El Chino Isaac. Go sandbox instead. Why would anyone want to stay shut in a hotel room when it's not necessary?
Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bobby *******
- Exactly - AbsoFuc*Lutely…… Spot On……., this is why I’ll wait, wait, wait until our lovely Thai army Generals cop on to the fact that the rest of the world has moved on and are scooping a Good Economy…… I LOVE Thailand 🇹🇭, but I would have scarpered long ago only for my responsibility to the 2 boys I adopted and my Thai Village Family and Friends……….. but brilliant comments my friend…….. 🙏☮️🇹🇭🙏Kev **********
@Bobby *******
my mate is there said it was a fuck about 7 days be nice to get over the journey . Ime here at the moment so irrelevant.I just wondered
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James ***********
Asks for positivity and happiness - constantly criticises Thailand. Love it.
Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERMore Frustration than anything James - I have 2 sick kids in Khonkaen and it's not as it all looks..., (Cancer etc.,), but I apologise for hurting your feelings - ☘🙏☘
James ***********
You didn’t hurt my feelings. 🤙🏻
Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@James **********
- It's my fault for Being a Bit impatient - I have to wait my time out like everybody else..... 🙏🙇🙏Reply to
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Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERAll You Guys have been Very Helpful - Really Appreciated..... and Not even One Troll Comment / Cheers All - Off to Brasil pre going to Thailand - No Rules going to Brasil.......... 😍
Baz ********
@Declan **********
IKR 🤷♂️. This group. Not the usual bunch of salty Thai expats at all 🖤👍. I have to admit that one of the things putting me off relocating was how bl@@dy miserable some of Facebook groups are 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤣
Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Baz *******
- I hate asking Questions around Thailand as there seem to be so many hoops to be jumped, and I am sure It can be made simple, as many people are just Put off going because of the Bureaucracy...... I'm just going to Hang, do some Security Work in Brasil....... Everything is explained so Easily, then Come back via Dubai from Rio to a time when Perhaps Thailand bring the Bureaucracy to perhaps only 20 different hoops to Jump...... I know I am Not allowed free speech so I'll say - I love The King of Thailand and The President is a Great fellow also - 2 Lovely Chappies indeed..... and my Pseudonym is Mr P. Nokia...... Yeahh 🙇🙇🙇 - Me Wai-ing away like a Mad Irish Fuc*err that I am...... and, did is say anything Bad.... No, Not Me............. 😍😍😍Baz ********
@Declan **********
I've been in Vietnam for 2 years. Thailand sounds like the land of the free to me 👍God save the King 👍👍
Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Baz *******
- After 7 years Working in Niteroi (Rio de Janeiro) - Thailand is Heaven - But having said that, because I was working in Brasil, I never really got to enjoy it - It's off the UK RED LIST so a good idea to revisit old Friends until Thailand settles down again to before Covid 18 months ago..... Baz, Vietnam is definitely on My list... Thanks for all the info - My Character defects are Impatience and family life / Bless You - 🙏Reply to
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Mark *********
@Declan **********
Thailand updates on Monday 11th again.Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mark ********
- Nice one Mark - Much Obliged - ☘Reply to
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Bobby ********
You can enter through the Phuket Sandbox which has no quarantine
Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERTrue - We are not Slagging off the country we love - (Thailand) - It's just the FRUSTRATION that builds up.... many just like the Phrase - (KISS) - 'Keeping it Simple Stupid' - Brasil for example, are just off the Red list, and I can get a cab now 05:08 am here in London with me 3 Jabs - Get a plane to Rio, - Lateral flow test - Taxi to Hotel - and Simple as Sh*t..... No one's Bashing Thailand, but it's just a BUILD up of frustration if you have a child with CANCER and perhaps the Sandbox is not what people wish to do when you have a family crisis going on - I got insulted by a fellow site member for *Thailand Bashing* - I'm Just emotional and Frustration Builds Up..... I love THAILAND...... That's where I will finish my Days.....🥺🥺🥺
Brian *********
@Bobby *******
ive also had 3 jabs .what is the point of coming back if we are spreaders of this shit ffsDeclan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERI'm a family man from the Villiage - I just wish to Go to Khonkaen, no touristy Bits - Just Hug my Wife at Khonkaen Airport like Before - 🥺🥺🥺
Bobby ********
Declan Ryan Nox. She can fly to Phuket and meet you and stay with you for the seven days you are required to stay there.
Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bobby *******
- So not a quarantine, but a forced Touristy stay in Phuket - (Ohhhh, I love how they make a million rules when in the UK it's simple - Return through Customs and No one there to stamp your Passport..... Welcome, Home - Get Underground - and Done... :-) Bobby ********
Declan Ryan Nox. You can make it a touristy stay if you want to, but you have freedom of choice on that. Otherwise you can spend the seven days in one room in Bangkok, unable to leave, sitting on the bed being fed through a hatch in the door, but again that's your choice. Some people might prefer that.
Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bobby *******
- Too true / I did my Felandering in Pattaya for some Years, and they were great times...... Just looking to Seeing the Mrs and Boys...... Patience isn't my strongest point / 🙂🙃🙂Reply to
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Jared **********
Going to your countries Thai embassy page is a good source on what’s actually passed for new rules
Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERBless You Jared - Thanks
Jared **********
@Declan **********
they were trying to open for vaccinated tourists oct 1, then got pushed to 15, then that didn’t pass and still up in the air...hopefully in November but who knowsDeclan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jared *********
- Good Comment - Safe to get to see my Mrs and Kids before Songram - lolJared **********
@Declan **********
it’s thailand so god only knows, I’m just glad it’s at least down to one weekReply to
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Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERKind constructive Comments only please, as I really love Politeness and Positive vibes - A humble Thank You - 🙏
Bobby ********
Stephan Studtmann. This is for Bangkok ASQ. The OP can enter through Phuket sandbox. No quarantine
Stephan ***********
@Bobby *******
Yep, but SHA+ for 7 days.Bobby ********
Stephan Studtmann. Yes but no quarantine required. Free to do whatever you want.
Gary ******
@Bobby *******
Yes free to roam around Phuket and get Covid from somebody you run into. And maybe from somebody else staying in the SHA hotel. Yes free to roam..Bobby ********
Gary Roth. Doesn't alter the fact that sandboxers are free to roam. You could put syphilis and rabies in with that too
Stephan ***********
@Bobby *******
But... nevertheless... no exemption for UK citizens, right?Bobby ********
Stephan Studtmann. Exemption for what?
Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Bobby *******
- Ohhh, fly through Phuket, avoiding SUV Bkk Airport then an internal flight to Khonkaen - Gotchyah - Just fly via Phuket rather than Bangkok...... 🙇Stephan ***********
@Declan **********
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Declan ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERThank You Kindly - Seems Our Beautiful Thailand want to keep Playing Hardball to Self Destruction -, but Well appreciated Knowledge Stephen - 🙏
Stephan ***********
@Declan **********
Glad to help. Yes, it will take a bit longer until we're back to normal conditions, it's all about the vaccination rate. Maybe in (just) some more month if everything works well now... 🙏Reply to
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