So I just got a call from the airlines and they CXL'd my flight going through HK on July 5th. I rebooked the day before on Japan airlines through Tokyo. Hopefully it sticks, I just wanna get back to Thailand.
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A user discusses their cancelled flight to Thailand and attempts to rebook, expressing concerns about returning amidst ongoing travel restrictions. The comments reflect skepticism about entry possibilities due to current airline and government regulations, emphasizing the importance of having a valid work permit or necessary documentation. Many contributors advise caution in booking flights and suggest waiting for clearer government directives regarding foreign entries, especially from high-risk countries like the US.
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Booking flights is risky at the moment. It's your responsibility to meet admission requirements of the destination, not the airline. It is not likely, but it is possible the airline DOESN'T cancel the flight but you are not admissible to get on it. That's your problem not theirs and no refund.
I really think people should wait to book flights, its absolutely insane that you would book a flight.
Its understood people want to get back to be with their wives, kids etc....
But booking a flight now and for july is crazy, borders havent even opened yet, the government hasnt even given a certain date for when tourists, non o visa holders and the rest can enter.
If you have a work permit you can get back in now, and jump through hoops to do so.
Also when thailand does open back up to tourism, there are talks/plans of only letting certain countries in first, "who have covid19 under control".
Everyone wanting to come back needs to be patient and wait for an official statement , both verbal and written by the government.
Some people really live under the rock !π And are acting like a little kids - crying and throwing tantrums when their toy is taken away... Why would one be so desperate to try to come to Thailand as a tourist still this year and throw money away on booking a flights that most probably will not happen ?πππ
I got more chance being in Singapore as there in talks with green lane channels between certain countries. I havent been stupid enough to book anything yet
I dont think US citizens will be allowed back in for a while yet. Look at the protests and the amount of people involved you have lots more cases coming soon.
I would await government confirmation before booking any flight. Airlines will be all too willing to take your money at the moment but they will keep pushing your flights back if anything changes. No Thai consulate is dealing with foriegners at the moment only Thai nationals. That's what the government announced last week.
You donβt need to worry about the flight being cancelled you need to worry about getting rejected at the Thai immigration boarder and sitting on a flight straight back
There were people allowed on the plane but rejected at immigration earlier on in the epidemic. Those people who ended up sent back to Malaysia and stuck in the transit area of KLIA for example. Most likely he'd not be allowed board but with unclear and changing rules it can happen.
unless you have a valid work permit and all the paperwork, there's not a chance in hell you're getting in here.
I doubt people that are in high risk countries .. aka USA, won't probably be let in until after there is a vaccination, unless they get their confirmed cases down to near zero.
Just my passport, but Im gonna take a trip up to the Thai Consulate in LA and see if there's anything else I need like a note from my Dr. Or and other BS
go do even a second of research and you will see that only select work permit holders will be allowed in to start when ever they do start allowing foriegners in.
You might be better off calling the Thai Embassy in Washington D.C. they seem to be willing to answer questions much easier then the L.A. Consulate. Plus all the protests are in that area along Melrose very near Larchmont
I'm confused as to why you would book when you will be refused entry....... can you share if you have a valid work permit and all paperwork as if not thus seems a senseless post π€
. Assuming you have work permit? Make sure you apply for the approval to enter from your Thai embassy/consulate at least ten days before your planned flight.