What are the current vaccination proof requirements for passengers traveling to Thailand?

Jan 9, 2023
2 years ago
Steve ******
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However some passengers (around 15) could't board in Istanbul as they had no vaccination proof.
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Passengers traveling to Thailand, such as those departing from Istanbul, are still facing issues with boarding flights due to the requirement of vaccination proof. Despite some commentators noting the lack of enforcement of such rules, it appears that airlines are still adhering to these requirements which can leave unvaccinated travelers stranded. The situation continues to cause frustration among travelers regarding the inconsistent implementation and communication of these travel regulations by the Thai government.
Renau ******
Mike ********
Chuckle brothers have got more sense,..to me to you !
Jeffrey ************
Typical Thai shit show..
Jeremy ********
They should have showed them a fb post saying otherwise…
Norakurito ***************
How passengers they do ticket? Refund
Dave ********
Already flopped back
Chris ******
@Dave *******
If I was a betting man I'd bet the airlines have told them to do their own checking, etc..and not expect them to do the Thai government dirty work for them...the corrupt useless w⚓'s...
Steve ******
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@Chris *****
wel said
Dave ********
Chris ******
As is typical of this lot ( Thai government) the rules change almost hourly...none of them could run a bath let alone a country..what an utter shambles
James **********
The first of many 1000s I’m sure. Even though it is no longer required
Edna *******
Steve ******
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@James *********
Not seen anything official saying its not required yet
Alison *******************
@Steve *****
This is just breaking.
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Steve ******
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@Alison ******************
what about insurance?
Alison *******************
@Steve *****
no idea but at least that is an easy fix
Steve ******
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@Alison ******************
as of now its only for China and India unless thats changed also.
Jared **********
@Steve *****
well I said it would probably change tomorrow, but apparently it’s already been changed again and the requirement removed. What an absolute mess
Steve ******
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@Jared *********
Whats next, i dread to think.
Jared **********
@Steve *****
you do the Hokey Pokey and you shake it all about
Steve ******
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@Jared *********
Piss up in a brewery springs to mind
Graham ******
@Steve *****
The changes were from the same source as the original announcement, not in the Royal Gazette yet so nothing is official
James **********
@Graham *****
This particular rule change does not need to be in the Royal Gazette to be in force.
Graham ******
@James *********
Doesn't matter now anyway "IMPORTANT UPDATE: Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health has canceled the criteria for vaccination certificates before entering the country on all flights. Effective immediately."
Steve ******
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@Graham *****
Just need an update on the insurance now.
Graham ******
@Steve *****
no change
Steve ******
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@Graham *****
So its only for Chinese and Indians at the moment?
Graham ******
@Steve *****
Yes those exiting to countries where an entry test is required
Steve ******
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@James *********
I wish some of these people had Japanese style of honour...
James **********
Steve ******
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We just need something official now be it good or bad
Brandon ************
@Steve *****
NOTAM is official. That's what's been sent to the airlines twice now.
Steve ******
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@Brandon ***********
Shame Turkish airlines never got it.
Jared **********
@Steve *****
when they announce new rules the day before then make an emergency change it’s a bit of a mess, if you’re not vaccinated you can test on arrival.

AFAIK the only way you are denied boarding currently would be if your country of departure requires a Covid test to enter that means you need Covid insurance to fly to Thailand…..but that’ll probably change again tomorrow
Steve ******
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@Jared *********
Tell that to Turkish airways that refused 15 passangers because they never had covid papers.
Jared **********
@Steve *****
as someone who’s had to deal with misinformed airline staff it’s not fun and you better be as polite as you can and have the documentation on hand.

Can’t assume anything when it’s a mess like this and at the end of the day it’s your own ass that gets fried so better off doing some extra due diligence.
James **********
@Steve *****
The rules changed again Sunday evening. You can check on Pattaya news
Steve ******
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@James *********
thats what i mean, nothing official, Sunday the Thai goverment offices are shut, so not sure how these changes were made?.
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