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What are the current travel requirements for entering Thailand after recovering from Covid-19?

Andy **********
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Hi, everyone.

Does anyone have experience of traveling to Thailand when they have recently recovered from Covid?

The official guidance states:

- If you have recovered from being infected from COVID-19 and the RT-PCR test before travelling is still positive, travellers need to show a medical record (issued within 3 months) stating that they have recovered from COVID-19. May be vaccinated with only one dose if fully recovered from COVID-19.

- If you have been fully vaccinated before being infected, you can use your vaccine certificates to enter the country as "fully vaccinated" and a medical record (issued within 3 months) stating that they have recovered from COVID-19.

All those who have been infected will have to take a RT-PCR test before travelling as stated in No. 2.

Questions

1. The last asterisked part seems to counter the advice above it. Should I read it that you still have to go through the formality of taking the pre-departure (even though it may still show as positive), but the fit-to-fly certificate issued by a medical professional will over-ride that?

2. I assume you will still have to undergo PCR tests on arrival. As they may also come back positive, would that automatically mean a shift to an official hospital if you have entered under the Phuket Sandbox? Or would the fit-to-fly certificate over-ride that, too?

Thanks in advance for any advice on this.
Answer summary
The conversation discusses the travel requirements for entering Thailand after recovering from Covid-19. Key points include the need for a pre-departure RT-PCR test, even if one has a positive result due to recent infection, and the requirement for a medical certificate confirming recovery. The participants also highlight concerns about potential positive tests on arrival and the implications of testing positive under the Phuket Sandbox program, where travelers may need to stay in a hospital or designated hotel.
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Mike *****
Mike *****
Happened to me in November..all good now...looking at going again middle of January. Just read someone else stating that you can reapply for your Thai Pass..interesting..saves the expense of going to Phuket..
Bryan ********
Bryan ********
This is from Thai Embassy website. Clearly states you can enter with positive PCR and certificate of recovery. Google - “enter Thailand with proof of recovery certificate “

Also need it if you’re transiting. I had Covid last week and travelling 13 jan. Spoke to airline and it’s ok positive with certificate
Gordon *******
Gordon *******
You still have to take the pre flight PCR and 1 when landing and on day 6-7 , if you test pos on pre flight 1 you won’t be allowed on the plane , if you test pos on either of the pcr’s on arrival you will be taken to a hospital or special ASQ HOTEL for 10 days at your own cost whether you have a cert or not
Andy **********
Andy **********
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@Gordon ******
Thanks, Gordon. So sounds like we should wait until we absolutely know that we will pass a PCR test. So a little guesswork (and luck) needed to start the Thailand Pass process to coincide.
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
@Andy *********
Just know if you test negative before coming, there's still a chance of testing positive on arrival since Thailand uses a more sensitive PCR than most other countries.
Andy **********
Andy **********
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@Brandon ***********
Ooh. Didn't know that. Thanks.
Gordon *******
Gordon *******
@An**
yes I think that would be your best bet
Gordon *******
Gordon *******
@Bryan *******
what the Thai embassy in London say & what is actually happening here in Thailand are 2 completely different things ! I’m giving advice on what has happened to others not someone reading things online that aren’t followed here in Thailand
Bryan ********
Bryan ********
@Gordon ******
you don’t know what you are talking about. Shouldn’t give advice when you haven’t done your research
Michael ********
Michael ********
Been a few posts this week about travelling after covid infection
Andy **********
Andy **********
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@Michael *******
Thanks, Michael. Had missed them.
Michael ********
Michael ********
@Andy *********
yes i might tag them and start a topic, going to be more and more like this i am guessing
Bethany *******
Bethany *******
I came 1 month after having covid. I tested negative before my flight and after i landed. I got a certificate of recovery from a clinic in case!
Michael ********
Michael ********
Test prior and on arrival

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