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What are the current quarantine rules and entry points for traveling from the UK to Thailand?
Thailand TravelVisa RulesQuarantine RegulationsThailand PassTravel RestrictionsPhuketBangkokUK to Thailand FlightsSandbox ProgramVaccination Status
Feb 12, 2022
4 years ago
Collette *********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi, looking to book flights from UK to Thailand, getting lots of different advice about where I can fly into and quarantine rules. Any help welcomed! Thank you.
TLDR : Answer Summary
Travelers from the UK looking to fly into Thailand are advised to consider direct flights to either Phuket or Bangkok, as these are currently the only direct points of entry. It is important to prepare all necessary documents and comply with the Thailand Pass registration requirements. Vaccination status plays a crucial role in quarantine regulations; fully vaccinated travelers generally face fewer entry restrictions than those who are unvaccinated, who must quarantine regardless of their arrival city. For first-time travelers, Phuket may offer an easier entry process. Stay updated by checking local resources for the latest travel and quarantine information.
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Steve *******
You can only fly into BKK or Phuket direct from the UK.
Colin ********
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Collette *********
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thanks Colin 🙏Reply to
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Collette *********
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thanks Dean! 😊💫Reply to
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Shaun *********
I've never used a travel agent book it all yourself its straight forward to do. There is no restriction flying to Bangkok.
Jeffrey ************
Your local RTE website will have the latest information..
Paul *******
Fly direct into Phuket. Easier to stay in first hotel for six days if that works for you. Minimises all the paperwork etc. Thai weekend flights are direct
Collette *********
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thanks Paul, less paperwork sounds good! I’ll have a look at weekend flights. Thank you 🙏Reply to
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Mitchell *******
You question is too broad and vague. But a few things...
The only places you can enter Thailand are Phuket and Bangkok. You can transfer to Koh Samui via BKK, but that is only on on or 2 flights a day with (I believe) Bangkok Air.
If you are not fully vaccinated, then you will have to quarantine, no matter which port of entry you fly into. I am not sure of the current lengths though.
Have you been to Thailand before? If not, Phuket might be the easier place to enter, as your first test is at the airport. Just an opinion though.
And no matter what, you will of course have to register on Thailand Pass.
The only places you can enter Thailand are Phuket and Bangkok. You can transfer to Koh Samui via BKK, but that is only on on or 2 flights a day with (I believe) Bangkok Air.
If you are not fully vaccinated, then you will have to quarantine, no matter which port of entry you fly into. I am not sure of the current lengths though.
Have you been to Thailand before? If not, Phuket might be the easier place to enter, as your first test is at the airport. Just an opinion though.
And no matter what, you will of course have to register on Thailand Pass.
Collette *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mitchell ******
thanks Mitchell, yes should have narrowed my question down. Thanks for all the information, really helpful 🙏Brian ********
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Xjwhudkwhry ********
Just choose what fits you...
Brandon ************
This is WAY too broad of a question. Tell us what you are trying to do and we'll tell you if it's possible.
Collette *********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks everybody for all your help 🙏🌻💫💐
Collette *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
I want to go to one of the islands with a year multi entry visa. I’ve completed the visa application now and next step will be booking flights and the quarantine (sandbox 🤔) which it would be great to have help with. ThanksBobby ********
@Collette ********
. You can fly direct London to Bangkok with Thai Airways, who are currently offering free Covid insurance which will save you a few smackeroosCollette *********
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Top tip!!! Thanks so much 👍🌻💫Reply to
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@Collette ********
probably the easiest would be to do test & go, book your day 1 SHA Extra Plus hotel in Bangkok, and then your day 5 hotel where your destination is. This means you'll get off the plane in Bangkok, go to the hotel and get tested, then once you test negative you'll be let out and can continue to the island.
The reason this is easier is because you only need to purchase a flight to Bangkok and have many options for that.
There are some sealed routes you can do for Sandbox like Koh Samui for example, but you have to buy that all on one ticket to enter Thailand, and there are limited daily sealed route flights so your transit in BKK could end up being 12+ hours.
Collette *********
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thank you that’s really helpful. I have been told that I can’t fly into Bangkok from the UK at the moment, but will check this again as that sounds very straightforward. Thank you 🙏Brandon ************
@Collette ********
don’t know who told you that but there's no restrictions from Thailand on you flying in from the UK.Collette *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brandon ***********
sorry my phone slipped ... perhaps it’s just different agencies having different pathways into Thailand and I just need to keep looking. Thanks again.Collette *********
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I’ve been told this by two travel agents in the UK. I think I looked at British Airways flights too .. great that this isn’t blocked, perhaps it’s justDarren *******
@Collette ********
book the flight yourself, absolutely no need to use an agent. BA aren't flying to Thailand at all but plenty of airlines are with a connection en route, eg Emirates, Qatar, Singapore etcCollette *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Darren ******
good idea ... although thought it was actually cheaper to go through agents, but maybe it depends on which airways you fly with. Thanks for your help 😊Darren *******
@Collette ********
it might be cheaper but if you need to change anything or your flight gets cancelled then you effectively lose all control and have to rely on the agent to make changes, get your refund etc.Collette *********
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I hadn’t thought of that! Thank you 🙏Reply to
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Wyn **********
Keep things simple get all documents ready and book a Sandbox through well known Thai agency if its your first encounter.
Michael ********
@Wyn *********
yes no problem but we dont promote agents here for good reason..If a Cardiff Docks boilermaker can sort out paperwork easily enough anyone can.
Collette *********
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cropping QR codes? 🤔Wyn **********
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dont know about Cardiff lolReply to
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Collette *********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Wyn *********
thanks Wyn, are there any well known agencies that spring to mind? Thank you.Wyn **********
@Collette ********
I used Royal Vacation recently to come back. Sorted everything and got the Thai pass a bit late but i think it was because the system was under pressure on Feb 1st.Michael ********
@Wyn *********
to be honest with you admins have had lots of messages and posts from people who have dealt with the 3 major agencies who are late dealing with Thai pass, cannot mention names as libel laws here are strict and not just feb 1st.Wyn **********
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its not the agencies that are late its the the system their dealing with.And if i want to tell the world i drank coca cola yesterday i can.Collette *********
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Thanks so much Wyn.Reply to
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Yvonne *********
Are you fully vaccinated
Where in Thailand
Where in Thailand
Collette *********
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hi Yvonne thanks for getting back to me, I’m looking to go to one of the islands 🌻Reply to
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