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What are the current travel requirements and restrictions for expats with an O visa planning to enter Thailand?
Well I got my O visa so hopefully I can get to Thailand within the next few weeks.
Answer summary
The post discusses a user who has obtained an O visa and is hopeful about traveling to Thailand soon. However, commenters express concerns about potential lockdowns due to rising COVID-19 cases and outline challenges for entry, including the need for a certificate of entry from the embassy, COVID-19 insurance, and mandatory quarantine costs. The conversation reflects the difficulties expats face in traveling to Thailand during the pandemic.
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Luke **********
You need to find a flight first. You need a certificate of entry from the embassy. You need 100k USD covid medical insurance. You need to pay upfront for very expensive 14 days of quarantine in a hotel. Your looking at thousands just to get into the country right now. Many of us are stuck in Vietnam and even we can't go now. There's no flights for one and not worth the massive costs.
David *******
Unfortunately, i believe Thailand is going into lock down once again. I work overseas and I have decided to remain at work until Thailand lift the restrictions.
Martin *********
@David ******
your wait a long time then.
Rich *****
@David ******
, not seen anything on the news, but not unexpected. Mick *********
@David ******
just announced, Bangkok locked down in affected districts. Until new year.
Jennifer ********
@Mick ********
Where was this reported? I heard there was going to be an upcoming decision/announcement, but haven't seen it yet. Mick *********
@Jennifer *******
my sister in law lives in Samut Prakan and is in lockdown now.David *******
@Mick ********
This will eventually be rolled out nationwide Steve **********
@David ******
time will tell. Thailand has no base of comparison . With 70.M pop.and 4500 cases and 60 deaths. Same in Nam. We're either very lucky or behind the curve.I have good doctor here and will take his advice. Even Fauci couldn't offer prognosis on our data.
Stay safe.
David *******
@Steve *********
The problem is that they have estimated that only 50% of the population will opt out of the vaccination and Thailand will have to open its borders at some point! The other issue is that Thailand will not be prepared to offer the vaccine until the middle of 2021! I believe that Thailand are only delaying the inevitable! Steve **********
@David ******
between Bkk, and the infections in Chiang Rai. Better safe than sorry. Thailand has such low infection and death rates, let's keep it that way
Jim *****************
@David ******
I am the same mate!
Larry *********
Great! Nice to see someone arriving; too many expats leaving. Occupancy rate in apartment complex where I live in Pattaya is less than 20%. Waiting for management notice they closing down. More security guards, service personnel, and accountants than tenants.
Don ***********
Good luck. Headed home Monday
Steve **********
@Don **********
do you have to quarantine once home ?
Brian *********
A friend of mine who lives on koh Chang told me there is talk of a lockdown. I should be there now for 90 days, hope you get there pal
Gregg *************
Good luck with that one
Jeroen ***********
I hope for you you can go. Covid19 is starting up again in thailand.
Steve **********
@Jeroen **********
" again " ?Jeroen ***********
@Steve *********
but no lockdownSteve **********
@Jeroen **********
quarantine, lockdown being discussed now.
Carlo ******************
Before do the COE?
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