What are the current rules for traveling from the UK to Thailand?

Mar 8, 2021
4 years ago
Rosé ************
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Hi guys, maybe anyone planning to travel from UK to Thailand soon? 😌
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The conversation revolves around the challenges and regulations for traveling from the UK to Thailand amidst COVID-19. Many participants express confusion and frustration over the travel restrictions, discussing how the UK government has imposed limitations on international travel, allowing it only for essential reasons such as work. Others mention that individuals are still traveling under specific conditions, including completing official forms and facing quarantine upon arrival. Participants also draw parallels between the governance in the UK and a lack of personal freedoms, likening the situation to a 'prison.' Despite the ongoing restrictions and differing opinions, some individuals share their plans to travel or already have traveled, underlining the complexities and evolving nature of travel regulations between the two countries.
James *******
Just made the trip last month. Quarantine was awful!! Because of the new European strains of Covid your not permitted to leave the room for the entire 14 days quarantine!! It’s worthwhile once your through. Thailand is sooooo lovely ATM with minimal tourists it’s really pretty and everything is really cheap. Good luck!
Rosé ************
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@James ******
I don't know, it's not actually bad if you can work or read books or learn something in a meantime. Last days got difficult but mostly it's actually not that bad.Definitely - too long! But what we can do 💁🏻‍♀️
Suq ********
@James ******
thank you James
Peter ********
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This is the latest news that I have found 👍🙏😎
James *******
Peter Norris OMG wish it was just 7 days last month! 15 days is hectic!!!!
Jon ********
Yes
Istvan *********
I'm already here since 1st of February
Adam *******
Yes I am
Rosé ************
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@Adam ******
thank you, it's OK now 🙂 good luck!
Adam *******
Oliver *************
Yes we Looking forward to the Rajny Season
Mark *******
There is going to be a mad scary rush once they open the borders up and that’s why I’m gonna wait and see how this plays out. Can they really eradicate this damn virus.
Lisa ********************
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Stuart ******
Waiting all this time is a joke, only its not funny. Find somewhere else
Suq ********
Yes I am April 23rd my flight leaves
Jim **********
@Joseph *******
don’t think so!!!!
Suq ********
@Jim *********
? What do you mean
Jim **********
@Joseph *******
I thought from uk to Thailand which is a no go you should be ok as long as you have all your paperwork in order
Jim **********
@Joseph *******
flying from where to where?
Suq ********
@Jim *********
America to Thailand
Brian *********
No plans yet. But as soon as possible I’ll be flying there !!!
Anita ******
Oct 1st. Got to see my family and little Grandson. Will be fully vaccinated. 4th time lucky. Nothing is going to stop me !!!!!!
Colin ********
UK travel has been banned:
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Bob **********
Just heard you can't
Spencer *******
I just arrived. Goodbye Uk 🇬🇧 haha
Istvan *********
@Spencer ******
after your quarantine is done you will enjoy every moment. I did my quarantine almost a month ago and I enjoying every moment.
Carmen *****
@Istvan ********
that’s amazing! Are you travelling around within the country?
Nicholas ******
If youv had covid jabs can you get in any quicker
David *********
@Nicholas *****
Thailand is open to the world but quarantine is in place for all. No country is stable not even Thailand. Covid is here to stay forever.

You can still catch covid and pass it on even with a vaccine... so apart from reduced symptoms the spread of covid will remain until there is herd immunity. New strains of covid will mean new vacccines will be needed and old ones wont work. It's a circle motion with no end in site.

It's very worrying the future ahead.

Thailand has not started vaccines in a big way yet so its going to be another 8 to 12 months till a lot of the country takes it but even if you let in people vaccinated (vaccines dont fully protect from passing and catching) what about the people who havent had the vaccine lock them up? Might as well lock up vaccinated people too. No logic at all. Covid is not about a virus at all its about so much more. You can learn a lot from doing your own research away from news and gvment sites. Use common sense and logic

I predict (and very rarely are my predictions wrong) whats happening now with travel and the economy will go on for a few more years maybe till
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then after some sort of change but the world we know before 2020 will never never be the same thats for sure
Henrik ******************
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Lisa ********************
@Henrik *****************
false news. Brits are travelling everyday to Thailand
Henrik ******************
@Lisa *******************
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@Henrik *****************
there are several accepted reasons for travel. They just need to complete a form. As I said, Brits are arriving in Thailand everyday. Including me.
Henrik ******************
@Lisa *******************
you now is just start from today This new ruels
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Lisa ********************
@Henrik *****************
not new rules. Just new form. No problem.
Dawid *************
What a mess
David *********
I'm looking at going back July, hopefully things will be better for entry by then.
Ronald *********
Not on a tourist visa, for a while forget it.
Andrew-Clifford ********
I’m booking for 3 weeks over Christmas 🙏🏼
Madz ******
Just booked for November 🙏🏽🇹🇭✈️🤞🏽
Tim ********
Not a chance...

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Lisa ********************
@Tim *******
false news. Brits are traveling everyday to Thailand.
Nigel ********
From what I'm hearing come July they will let people in without having to quarantine provided you have had both of your COViD jabs.
Richard **********
Samuel Miller yeah and trump is coming back as president in June
Carlo **********
And thats it?
Richard **********
Samuel Miller - what part of they dont care do you not understand??
Richard **********
@Nigel *******
Never gona happen mate ha
Paul *******
@Richard *********
wait and see
Richard **********
@Paul ******
u will be waiting a long time
Paul *******
@Richard *********
Yes jog on you misfit
Richard **********
@Paul ******
- stop talking garbage. Its clearly not gona happen.
Nigel ********
@Richard *********
I've had that from somebody senior at Bangkok airport, it's certainly under review, airline management are in discussions with government.
Paul *******
@Richard *********
Show me any proof anywhere in the world of someone who has had two injections and has now passed Covid on to someone else I have seen nothing support in this
Richard **********
@Paul ******
- okay Mate. The bbc news just report fake news these days then do they......! Jog on
Paul *******
@Richard *********
Oh and don’t forget to show me the proof of where someone has had the two injections then passed it on 😂😂
Richard **********
@Paul ******
- show me propf when they open up to vaccinated tourists soon 😘
Nigel ********
@Richard *********
I hear it directly from somebody I know very well at an airline at the airport, I never said it was going to happen it's just an option that is being put forward as an Idea, they need to do something, a lot of the staff are now the facing the option of redundancy or less than 50% pay
Richard **********
@Nigel *******
- have you walkes the streets recently? Every corner has homeless at night. Nobody is here. It has been like this the past 12 months. Do u think they care now? More people die in 1 day on the roads than they have done woth covid in Thailand.

Did you know that?
Nigel ********
@Richard *********
yes I did know that , I have family in Thailand.
Richard **********
@Nigel *******
Well explain to your source in the airport.

Educate them that even with 2 vaccines you can still carry the virus. So why would they open up and risk a mass spread?

Dont take everything a Thai says for gospel 🙄
Nigel ********
@Richard *********
take the piss that's fine, did I say it was Thai 🙈
Richard **********
@Nigel *******
not taking the piss out of you mate. Just simply stating hard facts about the Jabs
Nigel ********
@Richard *********
I don't disagree with what you are saying but there is currently a consultation going off with Thai Government and airlines and travel company as to what is the way forward, it might not happen.
Steen **********
@Nigel *******
Yes Tourist Govament Like This But Fake 2 weeks in Hotel
Nigel ********
@Steen *********
sorry what you mean
Joe ******
Better start calling your fellow citizens COMRADE.
Joseph *************
Depends when you are planning to go. You will have to quarantine for 2 weeks when you arrive there as well. So not really worth it, until you have had your vacation and there is quarantine.
Istvan *********
@Joseph ************
worth it or not is not your thing to decide ;) I did my 2 weeks quarantine and worth it... everyone have different reasons to go to Thailand. Of course don't worth it for 2 weeks millionaires and sex tourists...
Lars **********
@Istvan ********
You just did exactly the same as You blame Joseph for. Its not your thing to decide, if its worth it, for 2 weeks millionaire or sex tourist.
Ulrik *********
@Istvan ********
are sex tourists different from other kind of tourists, since it's not worth it for them. 🤔
Joseph *************
@Istvan ********
I was giving an opinion mate, I can't make a decision for someone and in my opinion people who pay to be put in state quarantine, have more money than sense. I'd rather save mine and be able to travel around and explore Thailand for longer but just my opinion. 2 weeks in a hotel makes no sense.
Lars **********
@Joseph ************
Clever choice. 👍
Joseph *************
@Lars *********
sorry to hear that mate. But right now is a terrible time and thats why we all need good advice. Gonna add you mate I hope to be back in November/December would be good if we could catch up
Joseph *************
@Lars *********
thanks Lars, I was being honest. Looks like
@Istvan ********
couldn't wait for that 2 weeks of sex and millionaire's lifestyle jahaha
Lars **********
@Joseph ************
Same here. Not even my wife, could “force” me to spoil two weeks, locked in on a hotel room. Its the first time in 21 years, we haven’t been in Thailand for a year now. The worst thing is, that my wifes mother, died of cancer 3 months ago and we couldnt be there to the funeral. Im so sick and tired of that Corona shit, but I better save my money and wait, until they let people in again. 🇹🇭❤️🙏
Joseph *************
@Lars *********
Buddhist I hope mate. We were all there.
Merv *******
The clowns claiming to run the show in U K refused to bar flightd into U K when the pandemic started , persisted in nonsense of self isolation for arrivals instead of adopting the sensible Thai practice of local hotels authorised for isolation and taken there on arrival in the country , latterly some enforcement of isolation near UK arrival point , but announced 48 hours or so in advance so people rushed here to avoid it .An island also seemingly without the will to enforce closed borders during a medical emergency by allowing illegals to come with French connivance .When i can return to Thailand will be on a one way ticket , which cannot be construed as a holiday .
Reiner *********
Stay where you are and save thailand and your. Money
Rosé ************
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Thank you everyone!!
Rosé ************
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😀😀 they should write that. Otherwise Would be too many people flying out.
David *******
Leave from Scotland, Wales or NI
Lynnette *******
There will be people flying out of UK to Thailand but need to complete a form to show at airport. I'm sure not everyone is going on a short stay leisure "holiday".
Tom *******
It’s not allowed anymore.
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Lisa ********************
@Tom ******
false news. Brits are traveling everyday to Thailand
Bill ********
Bill ********
Seems pretty clear. No International travel except for certain types of work. No holiday travel is permitted from UK.
Rosé ************
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@Bill *******
so stay in UK 🤗 with Long term tourist visa its possible to travel. I dont know whats changed, but I flew recently to Thailand without any questions 😊
Darren ******
@Robert *******
so that would have been prior to March 8th..

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@Darren *******
Oh prior to today. Wow. I guess that's why I didn't know. You guys should not allow your government to do this. If the Thai government is willing to let you in and has a safe way to do that...and they do. Your government has no right to do that to you. I'm sorry bro. Fight those socialist dicks and as an American, I am doing the same.
Darren ******
@Robert *******
Haha. Ok

And yes ur right it's not Thailand it's England not the UK.. I can go to Scotland or Ireland ( different rules to England ) and fly out to Thailand but right now I dont see the point.

I will do it in 2022.

My dad is Scottish so I can travel to family and fly out from there.. but not interested right now.
Robert ********
@Bill *******
Wow, I will have to tell the UK guys that just left quarantine 2 days ago for their holiday about that.
Bill ********
Tony *******
Amy ***************
Yes, I'll be travelling on April 1st
Henry *********
The UK really have things screwed up! You can't travel to a country with virtually no Covid, yet kids can go to school and people can go to work on crowded public transport!
Daniel **********
@Henry ********
now that sounds like a prison not a precaution.
Kev ********
U.K. = North Korea DPRK
Steve *******
@Kev *******
Not yet, North Korea doesnt have a twat for a Prime Minister!
Mia ********
Tanya **********
@Kev *******
exactly
Liam *******
Leaving the UK on the 22nd March, as my purpose of travel is for work 😉
Daniel **********
Is the UK a giant prison right now?
Terry ********
Anyone remember the USSR? See any similarities?
Daniel **********
@Terry *******
good old USSR. USAUK coming next.
Chris *****
Thailand is like you feel In your country.

Thailand is like a mirror of yourself

.some guys had a nice quarantine as they accept the rules, in one of the safest country in the world.

I live thailand and personaly.... I am scaring people come from europe.

I just tell what i think, and respect all others opinions 😉
Darren ******
It all depends on what u call a prison..

UK is a fuk up with too many snowflakes who buy into what ever the Gov. Tell them to do , policing is diabolical , arresting people , even dragging pensioners to the ground for going outside .. 400 nurses are refusing the jab ( tells u alot ) and prolonged furlough which will result in more lockdowns .. so u tell me , a prison or not.. that's before we even attempt to get on a flight.

The UK knows where more then 6 people are in a locked house but they cant catch 3500 illegals on boats crossing the channel in 2021 already.

Least we dont have stripped uniforms and badges we wear proudly to say were virus free.. oh wait ......
Jim ***********
@Daniel *********
yes uk is a prison
Steve *********
@Daniel *********
no. Any more questions?
Daniel **********
@Steve ********
yeah one question. What are the regulations right now to leave the UK? From friends chatting here it would seem they couldn't leave unless they have work commitments.
Steve *********
@Daniel *********
you're not supposed to travel internationally without "good reason". Airport staff have been told only to ask if you completed the online form. They'll not offload you if you refuse ... unless the police request it during a spot check. I work in an airport and not seen a copper yet ... I've no doubt they'll have a sniff round later on.
Daniel **********
Daniel **********
So many conflicting opinions lol.
Jim ***********
@Daniel *********
no freedom do what want = prison
Chris *****
@Jim **********
europe is a prison.

Unsafe corrupted and falling down.

Thailand is a dictature but feel free more than democratique europe🤠
Jim ***********
Bobby ********
Daniel Brighton. This isn't an opinion, it's what the government is saying

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Kay ******
Is that even possible
Mia ********
@Kay *****
wow! Just when i thought it couldn’t get any worse!
Rosé ************
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@Kay *****
Of Course...
Bobby ********
Śaruté Rosé. I think from today it's not allowed for tourism

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Rosé ************
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@Bobby *******
I thought it was illegal before as well without any good reason. Crazy.
Bobby ********
Śaruté Rosé. Probably just been passed into law. So I'd say people travelling on tourist visa will not be allowed, but those on O, OA and B visa should be ok. That's just my guess
Matthew *********
@Śaruté *****
not if you don’t have valid reason to leave uk? You can’t travel anywhere internationally!
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Nop
John ******
leaving from Norway
Rosé ************
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@John *****
best Of luck!
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