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What are the current COVID testing requirements for flying from Bangkok to the UK via Abu Dhabi with Etihad?

COVID-19 Testing Travel Requirements Visa and Immigration Thailand Travel Etihad Airlines Kanchanaburi Province Flight Information

Aug 18, 2020

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Peter ***********

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Hi guys. 

I was told by a travel agent that if I fly from Bangkok to the UK via Abu Dhabi with Etihad, then I need to have a covid test up to 96 hours before boarding or they will not let me on. 

Anyone heard any up to date prices for covid test and where you can get one. 

I live in kanchanaburi province.

Thanks.

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A user inquires about the COVID-19 testing requirements needed when flying from Bangkok to the UK via Abu Dhabi with Etihad. The community responds with mixed experiences regarding test requirements and where to get tested. Some travelers report no test needed, while others confirm that a PCR test must be taken within 96 hours prior to check-in and from an approved hospital. Prices for COVID tests vary, with some suggesting hospitals like Phyathai and Bangkok Hospital, while discussions about quarantine procedures and general travel concerns ensue.

David ***********

If you have your own house and proof i.e.yellow book can you quarantine in your own home or do you have to go to a hotel

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Phil *******

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special hotels are assigned for quarantined with medical supervision of one assigned hospital.

Quarantine at home is no longer possible.

For Thai people, they can also use the government-run facilities for free.

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David ***********

ok thank you

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Martin *******

I flew last Sunday with Eva Air direct to LHR from Bangkok. No medical needed, brilliant service. I shall be flying with them in future after Emirates let me down so badly. Enjoy your self quarantine!

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Peter ***********

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Any flight price info please

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Martin *******

@Peter **********

21,000 Tb

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แมทธิว **************

That’s weird I know someone who flew to UK this weekend on Thai and they didn’t say about any Covid test

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Reiner *********

I am really sorry if I see such a crazy Post or question....

Did you inform yourself or like the Brits seams to be... Ask your crazy Government and all the Airlines.. Not US who are living here

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Peter ***********

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Rule Brittania

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Phil *******

Phyathai hospital is 2500 baht, it seems. Others are in between

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Peter ***********

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Not sure but my wife told me a hospital which did one for 3000 b.

That hospital is now in the news for a covid positive. Ramathibodee hospital I think..

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Peter ***********

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Yes, my wife called today.

Thanks for info though

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Phil *******

@Peter **********

for garang, how much is it?

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Peter ***********

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Called them and they said 2500 b for Thai ' s

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Eddie ************

If you're flying Etihad then yes, you need a PCR test with 96 hour validity from the result to check-in.

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Peter ***********

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Eddie.

So. 96 hours from result.

Not from actual test ?

Cheers.

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Kevin *******

bangkok hospital 6500baht a rip off

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Steve *******

Cheap. 10-12,000bt in the UK, same day result and fit to fly cert.

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Michael *********

Hi guys my situation is different i normally live in Thailand I have retirement visa multiple entry on till the end of March and desperate to get back I rent an apartment. have a car a lady with two children (dependent). I come home to England to sell my property got caught up in this China thing and can’t get back I rang the London Embassy only to be told Thailand not open yet what’s the best thing for me to do

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Hitachino ******

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what “ China thing”? “ a lady” not wife? Can not spouse it back? “ two children” / if they r yours, you can try and get back with “ father visas”.... if none of above ... then you are stuck

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Li ****

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if they call them lady here it's already a good thing...

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Sammy *******

you "have a lady", meaning what? are u legally married to a thai woman?

when u left, u didnt see any warning signs or speculation on the borders closing due to this " China thing" ?

best thing for you to do is wait, and perhaps send money to help your "lady", and her dependent children.

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Darren ************

@Michael ********

Take a look at the entry requirements on

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and discuss again with Embassy. Politely ask them to consider you for a CoE.

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Michael ********

@Michael ********

i made it back already

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Michael ********

@Michael ********

join farangs stranded abroad group. There is link on there for UK page.

If you names on childrens birth certificate or you are married, you can apply to come back now

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Jane ***********

As others have said, the test has to be from one of their approved hospitals. All the info is on the Eithad site.

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Jane ***********

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Bim *******

Go directly with Eva. No Covid test needed

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Jennifer ******

Have a look on the Etihad website. It tells approved hospitals.

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Polly *****

Flew this route 2 weeks ago. No test needed.

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Michael ********

required now

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Roy ***********

Than you were just in time.

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Karel *****

In a hospital !!

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Eddy **********

To follow

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