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What are the current testing and insurance requirements for traveling to Thailand during COVID-19?
Genius some airlines still require test 48 or 72 hours before departure. Still rip off hotel test and insurance. So what genius made the monumental changes? Not sure about Thailand pass
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Travelers are expressing frustration over ongoing testing and insurance requirements for trips to Thailand amidst shifting policies. Some airlines still require PCR tests within 48 to 72 hours prior to departure. Users discuss the high cost of testing and quarantine hotels, debating whether these measures are necessary or just profit-driven. There's a mix of opinion on travel insurance as well, with some advocating its necessity while others view it as a scam. As for the Thai Pass system, ongoing conversations suggest it may remain in place for a while, but travelers are also considering alternative destinations due to the stringent rules.
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Lindsay ********
OPAustralian Government to lift requirement for PC R test prior to entry. Can't tell its an election coming lol
Chris ***********
The hospitals are losing money from medical tourism so they do this, Vietnam Malaysia and Singapore aren't, go there instead and send a message to a deaf tourism minister and pm
Michael ********
@Chris **********
Singapore has lost a lot of money in medical tourism during covid from the Indonesians
Mike *******
First, breath ... in Thailand the announcement to actual rule change ratio during the past two years has been about 4:1, so businesses will not amend their processes until after the rules are properly approved and published in the Royal Gazette. Right now, pre-flight PCR tests are still required. Additionally, some airlines are bound to comply with national regulations in other jurisdictions. If the revised Thai rules do in fact take effect from 1 April, expect it to be published on 31 March, and any earlier will be a bonus. Happy trails.
Martin ********
@Mike ******
And it will take some time for airline staff to catch on.Mike *******
@Martin *******
It’s not so much a matter of individual staff catching on. When the Thai government publishes the revised regulations and notifies IATA, TIMatic will be updated and ground staff all over the planet will instantly see the new rules when they start the check-in process for a Pax travelling to Thailand.
Kuan ******
U are correct.
Government may change its policy but the airlines are governed by their alliance position - some will only fly vac n refuse to fly unvac regardless of what government says
Government may change its policy but the airlines are governed by their alliance position - some will only fly vac n refuse to fly unvac regardless of what government says
Lai *************
Will Thailand still have Test n Go in April ??
Carl ********
@Lai ************
unfortunately as it’s a big money maker it will stay but with other Asian countries now opening up without tests they will have to change something
Lisa ********************
Lai *************
@Lisa *******************
, they want to see 7 days hotel reservations but I only want to stay 1 day and head out, back to USALai *************
@Lisa *******************
, I’m transiting for a day and can I leave Thailand?
Brandon ************
Mayo **************
Stay home. Don’t travel.
Carlos *********
$$its$$$all$$with$$your$$$best$$$$safty$$$$in$$$mind$
David *********
Why would you not get travel insurance to travel to thailand ?
Carlos *********
Two more companies who wont pay out claims. Ordered BY LAW to quit selling policies!!
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I guess the locals agree with me, but you guys make good sheeple.
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Tracy ******
@David ********
I agree with you. my step mum died in Thailand. Air ambulance stood waiting on tarmac twice sadly she didn’t make it. Then had to be repatriated home. Dread to think of the cost without insurance. I buy annual premium insurance for no more than £65 . Well worth it.Carlos *********
Touche, I had a two day hospital stay and a CAT scan cost less then $200 US, ( no ins),so that insurance scam seems to be paying off if you are getting 100,000 bht bills. I wish you all the health and happiness you can find.
Doesn't Europe have free health care? IDK?
Doesn't Europe have free health care? IDK?
Brett **********
@Carlos ********
and they have free health care here but if you're foreign national you need insurance, just like you do in Europe. You a little bit hard of thinking?David *********
@Carlos ********
well they paid my medical bill of 105,000 thb direct to the hospital without any drama so that saving should cover the next 40 years at £50 a monthBrett **********
@David ********
not sure you're going to change his mind with verifiable facts
Stan *******
@David ********
because... The companies aren't paying unless the cases require hospitalization. Mild cases aren't repoursed for lockdownDavid *********
@Stan ******
that’s because they are not sick and the insurance is to cover medical or injury, if you go hit by a car who would pay the bill if you don’t have insuranceDavid *********
@Stan ******
please explainStan *******
@David ********
you're an idiotDavid *********
@Stan ******
covid insurance/travel insurance it’s the same thing!Stan *******
@David ********
insurance is required for drunk assholes hitting tourists... It's required for covid... That is the subject of this post. Covid insurance.Carlos *********
David Bromage Insurance is a scam developed by America to raise prices astronomical so you can't live without it, and it says what you can and can't be cured of. It's a gamble against yourself, and you are saying you're gonna lose. 10 years ago you could have a two day hospital and MRI for under $200,( in Thailand)! Why would you freaking need insurance??? You may have mom and dad syndrome that you don't like to make your OWN health care decisions.Just make people rich on unused ins!?! And if you buy an air ticket with almost any credit card, you get ins. Automatically.
Martin ********
@Carlos ********
CONSPIRACY! Those damn Americans!David *********
@Carlos ********
my anual travel insurance policy is £50, if I had an accident in thailand the cost could run into tens of thousands of pounds, I think it’s worth itLindsay ********
OPDavid Bromage the covid insurance?
David *********
@Lindsay *******
travel insurance, that’s all you need for the Thai pass, you don’t need any fancy thai company insuranceMichael ********
Which airlines, genuinely asking
Lindsay ********
OPMichael Dawson Singapore Airlines has an information test by country. Australia you require test so anyone travelling. I admit not positive about all airlines. Not sure of Thailands status. Seems constant changes.
Steve *******
@Lindsay *******
It's not airline policy, it's the policy of the destination country.Michael ********
@Lindsay *******
Singapore is anyone transiting honestly i dont think its airline policyMichael ********
@Adam *******
I didnt know they stopped it, cheers i should be paying attention I am working in Singapore lol
Ադամ ********
@Michael *******
No test required to transit SIN 🇸🇬 since February 23. World moves on, Thailand , please “let it go”.
Brian *******
@Michael *******
If you transit Singapore you must have whatever test your destination country requires. Singapore does not have separate requirement.
Nick ****************
You people have to stop thinking that this whole Covid thing is anything more than a money maker in Thailand.
Richard *******
@Nick ***************
totally agree
Ruth *******
@Nick ***************
no. We just have to give up trying to get through to people like you. Can you give up your fussing too?
Stenbjorn *********
@Nick ***************
you have to stop thinking that covid makes money for Thailand. Ridiculous! Maybe for mask vendors. But not for the tourist industry or entertainment sectors.
Billy *******
@Stenbjorn ********
from quackseens to foreclosures.Nick ****************
@Stenbjorn ********
what about the PCR tests that were bought for 1200 baht being sold for over 3800 baht or the 500 baht hotel rooms that suddenly become worth over 3000 a night as an SHA + hotel not to mention the expensive room service plus the 750 baht breakfast you have to order before your test result miraculously arrives!!!! Shall I go on ?Brett **********
@Nick ***************
you could go on but you probably shouldn't because you're talking utter rubbishStenbjorn *********
@Nick ***************
please go on! I see empty hotels, closed restaurants en masse, empty beaches, empty airports. Lines of people waiting for food packages was a frequent sight.....shall I go on!
Paul *******
@Nick ***************
Exactly.Its not only in Thailand.🙏Carl ********
I did the 1 day test and go just before Xmas which is the peak season I’ve now looked at going back in may and the same hotel is over double the price for the same thing 😂😂 work that out 💰💰💰💰
Michael ********
@Carl *******
Xmas and new year were some amazing deals not just for test & go.We stayed in hotels for half there normal price.
Carl ********
@Michael *******
I’m sure you did but going from peak season to may which is known to be far far quieter the price has gone from 3500- almost 10k baht for the same test and go. It’s obvious that it’s all about one thing.Michael ********
@Carl *******
Mosts of costs are goverened by hospital and testing. Yes the extra costs for quick test is up to you having done 4 full quarantines i would just go rest in room till get results.
How much is the hotel you were looking at in May ? And what does it includes meals etc.
If you give me name i can get the agent price from the system
Darren *******
@Carl *******
it's basic Thai economics...put the price up to make up for the lack of customers.Carl ********
@Michael *******
I’m sorry but I would have to disagree with you. There is no way you can say “staff” will impact the price this much. Also If you want your test Back quicker than 24 hours you pay an additional 2500 baht. 😂😂Michael ********
@Carl *******
You cannot count seasons as normal for last two years. A lot of the hotels were closed and reopened with test & go. New staff etc etc so you had soft openings basically. Average price is still below what it was before covid hit.
Steve *******
I said this would happen but got bashed by keyboard warriors telling me the airlines NEVER ask for a test results. 👏
Michael ********
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you can vent your frustrations with the Prime Minister.Airlines you can use google
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