What are the current entry requirements for unvaccinated travelers flying to Thailand from the UK as of June 1st?

May 21, 2022
3 years ago
Allan *********
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Hi everyone, I'm due to fly back to Thailand from the UK. Query about the entry requirements? As I understsand things at present, not fully or unvaxxed persons can take a PCR test in the UK not more than 72 hours prior to departure and (assuming a negative result of course) there is no need for quarantine.

However, I read something earlier today about yet another change to the entry requirements. Effectively, that quarantine is being dropped altogether as of 1st of June, although un/not fully vaxxed would be required to take the antigen ATK upon arrival at the airport. That would mean that the un/not fully vaxxed are still playing Russian roulette with the ATK test upon arrival. A positive test result would result in that person being carted off to hospital for quarantine even though they might be perfectly healthy.

So, my query; can anybody please confirm that this is actually set in stone and is happening as of 1 June? I've looked on the Thai Pass website but that is still showing the requirements as they are now. Any links or confirmation in the Gazette would be very useful - TIA
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A user is seeking confirmation about the entry requirements for unvaccinated travelers to Thailand, emphasizing the potential elimination of quarantine as of June 1 and the need for an antigen test upon arrival. They are concerned about the uncertainty of testing results leading to hospital quarantine while being asymptomatic. Comments suggest awaiting official publication in the Royal Gazette for these updates and clarify testing protocols.
Bim *******
I am sure it stated antigen test 72 hours pre departure not on arrival.
Allan *********
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@Bim ******
hi Bim. I remember now that I read it on the Pattaya One news post and it was definitely upon arrival. What they didn't say was whether the ATK upon arrival was going to be only for those without a pre departure negative PCR result or if the pre departure PCR was being dropped altogether. Personally, I would much prefer just a pre departure test. At least that way, you know whether you're getting into the country without the possibilty of getting carted off to hospital upon arrival. But thanks guys for the responses.
Bim *******
@Allan ********
according to this the pre departure test is still an option after 1st June.

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Bim *******
@Allan ********
reading this I believe the pre departure PCR is still an option. I am at the airport now flying back but finding somewhere in the UK that still does the PCR was difficult.

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Bim *******
@Allan ********
yes it does read that way. Much prefer a pre departure test.

Thailand Pass remains, at least until the end of June:

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Bobby ********
That was announced yesterday, but you have to wait until the decision is published in the Royal Gazette for it to become official. Although it's generally just a rubber stamp formality
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