What are the current travel costs and requirements for visa runs to Thailand?

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Oct 26, 2021

3 years ago

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Border bouncers rejoice, you now have a LowCost Out/In air travel location to get your visa sorted… 

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The discussion reflects the rising costs and logistical challenges associated with travel to Thailand for visa renewals, particularly in light of COVID-19 restrictions. Comments highlight a significant increase in flight prices, additional expenses related to testing and quarantine, and the ongoing uncertainty that affects travel plans, particularly for those eager to visit friends or return to Asia.

Paul ************

@Dava *******

3 years ago

Jon *********

3 years ago

Abel *********

Quarantine-"free", maybe, partly. Pretty sure one would still need 1 night + 1 test in Thailand, possibly in Cambodia as well. And also new Thailand Pass or something. So that is buying one or two test & go packages at about 5,000 baht each. So while it is good border runs start to be possible again, it will be more expensive and less spontaneous than in the past.

3 years ago

Greg ********

@Abel ********

Exactly. Insurance is required too if you do not have it already. The New Norm?

3 years ago

Abel *********

@Greg *******

New norm at least for a few months longer. Eventually, they will just accept vaccinated travelers to cross borders as before the pandemic. I am guessing by mid next year.

3 years ago

Greg ********

@Abel ********

I agree to a point. They might still require medical insurance. They have wanted to implement this for a while now. This is a perfect opportunity if that is the way they want to go.

3 years ago

Abel *********

@Greg *******

I never quite got why people would be okay not to have health insurance in the first place. Must be some "Trump" I just don't get as a European. Would not want to travel the world during pandemic times without a health insurance. Costs me 1.50 USD / day for unlimited coverage. I consider this a well worth investment - maybe the best one I ever made. Though I hope I will never need to get a return from that investment.

3 years ago

Greg ********

@Abel ********

Totally with you on this one. I have always had cover and glad I have never had to claim on travel insurance and hope I never do.

3 years ago

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Greg ********

I am dying to visit friends in Cambodia. We had targeted March but a January trip would be great. Not seen them since January 2019.

3 years ago

Jeremy ********

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@Greg *******

soon soon soon

3 years ago

Greg ********

@Jeremy *******

I know... we keep talking about it. Sitting in Metro Hassakan with Ginger Cosmopolitans and swallowing oysters

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Greg ********

Jeremy *********

Lol the cost of flying has gone up at least 60% from perth to thailand .that includes all your c19 testing . And if you got c19 when you get test the cost gos through the roof .Because loss of wages quarantine booking a new flight. Good lucky if your going but for me I am going to wait until 2023.

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Jeremy *********

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