What are the implications of Thailand's new travel regulations for international travelers?

Jan 8, 2023
2 years ago
What is going on in Thailand? The new regulations for international travellers make absolutely no sense. They say they do not want to discriminate any individual country but this is already the case with visa free travel. 15 days for some countries 30 for others etc. Other countries have imposed requirements for Chinese arrivals only, why can't Thailand do the same? 🤪🤪
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The conversation raises concerns over Thailand’s new travel regulations for international visitors, highlighting the inconsistencies in visa-free travel durations for different countries and the absence of rules specifically targeting travelers from China amid ongoing global health discussions. Commenters debate the necessity and fairness of these regulations, express frustration over the lack of advance notice for travelers, and discuss broader implications for the tourism industry. Many participants view the regulations as economically motivated, particularly in relation to Chinese tourists, and consider the overall public reaction to these measures.
Mike ********
Wait another couple of days and it could all change again,.
Mike ********
Paul *************
Health Minister Anutin is a wealthy politician who wants to be PM. His construction company make huge profits from China and he is in debt to them. Basically he is the Donald Trump of Thailand.
Steve ********
@Lynnette ******
You totally missed the fact that I put "evidence" in inverted commas, which means I am suggesting it's not evidence at all, but just BS they've obtained from Facebook! Lol lol lol
Lynnette *******
@Steve *******
I was agreeing with you. . 😉
Paul *******
@Paul ************
yes but does his construction company carry out work in China? I doubt it. I don't think the Chinese would be interested in, or have the need for foreign Civil engineering firms. Now I do realize that the name "Sino-Thai engineering" implies a Chinese connection, but much like "Italian-Thai", both are now wholly Thai owned enterprises regardless of how they originally began.

Anyway, you are correct that he certainly has some sort of business interests in China.
Paul *******
Entry rules have always been political from day 1. Even back in 2020.
Paul *************
He is making the rule to appease China. He is not a doctor. The entry rules are simply political.
Steve ********
@Paul ************
Absolutely correct. And so many posters here cannot see that, and are quoting and citing medical "evidence" which means absolutely nothing.
Lynnette *******
@Steve *******
no, medical evidence is always worthless. Should bear that in mind when they ever get a diagnosis that requires treatment based on evidence. Lol
Lynnette *******
@Paul ************
what's that got to do with anything?
Yuri ***********
also if unfax they sad no welcome! need paper from doctor why ! more understand PSR test but later from doctor joke!
Lynnette *******
@Yuri **********
if you cannot be vaccinated for "medical reasons" you need a letter from doctor to confirm this. Quite simple really.
Yuri ***********
@Lynnette ******
i know news....i just not vax.simpel and not planning in future...my decision.
Lynnette *******
@Yuri **********
that's your choice. Free to choose.
Greg *********
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Jill ***********
Simple- pressure from China not to discriminate so new rules for all.
Paul *******
Except Thais. They simply choose to discriminate against all foreigners.
Todd *********
@Jill **********
nailed it. China is all about non-discrimination.
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@Todd ********
China is all about discrimination 😂😂😂
James ***************
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Eric **********
Look at a map…
Richard ********
The biggest problem seems to be the lack of notice. Many travelers will already be on their way and may have left their certificates at home. Not wise but will cause bedlam at airports
Paul *******
No need for Cambodia though...I doubt they will change their rules. They're not as retarded as Thailand
Chris ****
@Richard *******
I brought mine to Cambodia as a last minute decision. Usually I fuck up and forget that kind of thing.
Richard ********
@Tea **********
Yeah, me too 😁
Stéfan ********
I think this is a temporary measure and a bit of a knee jerk reaction. And yes, it's definitely being applied to seduce what use to be Thailand's number one client market. It's simple logic really: most regular travelers got vaxxed, as traveling supersedes any other concerns for most of them.
Paul *******
@Stéfan *******
it's a knee jerk reaction, but don't assume it will be "temporary". It's very likely to be extended to appease the terrified Thai public who are still gripped in fear.

Citizens of neighboring countries are starting to have a good laugh at how brainwashed Thais are, unable to stop wearing masks even in 2023.

It's pretty amazing to me that there is much more freedom in Communist Laos and Vietnam than Thailand.

Last year Laos, China (Jinghong), Myanmar and Cambodia all allowed or at least tolerated their water splashing festivals (traditional new year) in April. In Jinghong, thousands of MASKLESS revelers splashed water on equally MASKLESS police officers!

In Thailand meanwhile, those who splashed water were threatened with prosecution. They were instructed by the police and army who came in "to restore order" (LOL) to pour out water and put on masks!

After that display of tyranny, I will never think the same of Thailand again. You know something is seriously wrong when there is more freedom in China than Thailand.
Paul *******
Most of that increase has been in unvaccinated Africa, not countries like Thailand with extremely low fertility rates.
Steve ********
@Didrik ********
It's not me living under a rock, I think it's you and your Bitchute mates. Can you explain the depopulation theory when the daily birth rate presently is double the death rate, and a month or so ago, the population of the world hit 8 billion people? It doesn't seem to be working too well does it? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Steve ********
@Didrik ********
Couldn't give a stuff. The "excess deaths" means nothing. There's 5.5 billion people worldwide have been vaccinated. No one's dying. I have a full medical check up every twelve months. Had two since the second shot. In superb physical condition. Oh, and mental condition too!
Didrik *********
@Steve *******
You obviously have lost it. Excess deaths means nothing? Well, they are STATING, that more people than normal are dying. No one's dying? You just made it clear to the world, that you have no freaking idea what you are talking about. What about the 168.011 people that died OVER the average the last 5 years in England and Wales. According to you, they didn't die, or.....? You don't have any statistic supporting your childish statement.
Steve ********
@Stéfan *******
Correct. I didn't get the vax because I was frightened of covid. What I wanted was the freedom to continue travelling...and it worked
Didrik *********
@Steve *******
Not regretting your decision? Or isn't the excess death numbers high enough for you?
Alistair **********
@Didrik ********
hahaha it's funny how you all said if someone was hit by a bus but had covid they were a covid death. Now it's the opposite, any death is apparently vaccine related. Hilarious
Didrik *********
@Alistair *********
Are you still believing in the lie, that the vaccines are saving you from the death of a virus, not stronger than the flu? Jesus you people are easy to fool. Have you not seen statistics over the excess deaths all over the world? Well, I really don't care, the vaccinated are dying and getting their lives ruined by sideeffects. Have you ever read about an unvaccinated having sideeffects? Their mission is to kill of as many as possible, so be my guest, get number 3, 4 and 5 for all I care. Here are the OFFICIAL numbers from NSW Australia, no reason to believe they will go down or that they are different i other places. Doesn't loo good for the vaccinated if you ask me.
Alistair **********
@Didrik ********
hahaahahahah mate you seem incredibly stupid. You post things you think are relevant and make sense to your argument, but they aren't. And your too stupid to even understand that. Vaccines and vaccinations have been around for hundreds of years.
Steve ********
@Didrik ********
@Didrik ********
Who wants to "kill off as many as possible"? 🤣🤣
Didrik *********
@Steve *******
OMG, have you not even heard about that. Where are you living, under a rock? You vax lovers won't be missed, that's for sure.
Steve ********
@Alistair *********
Exactly. If you're hit by a bus now, it's the vax that killed you! But look at the mental state of the people we're dealing with

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Carl ***********
Exactly
John *******
I don't see an issue but if the new rules are deal breaker for you you have an option to stay home simple
Paul *******
@Steven *****
why? Is Thailand the only country in the world? There are 154 countries out of roughly 200 that are fully open now with no testing, no vaccination proof, no restrictions on entry of any kind..so Thailand is back to restrictions. Simple- boycott and choose a friendlier country. Besides, with most Thais still viewing unmasked foreigners like the plague, it can feel uncomfortable and intimidating traveling in Thailand right now.

The fear is extreme. I can see the terror in the eyes of the masked zombies.
Steven ******
@Paul ******
quite simply, stay away if you don't like it. I'm more than happy to follow the rules like a little lamb.
Graham ****************
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@Steven *****
Ba Ba blacksheep 🤣🤣🤣
Edna *******
@Paul ******
check the international news ,your wrong. Many countries , including mine the US are requiring vaccinations for people from China.
Paul *******
@Edna ******
Other countries are requiring only a test from Chinese arrivals. If you, as a US citizen were to return to the US but began your journey in or transited through China, you too would be required to show proof of a negative Covid test. You would not be required to show proof of vaccination though. A Chinese national would be.

To return home to the USA from Thailand transiting in Canada, any Asian country except mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau or Europe/Middle East, NO test or vaccine is required for you BUT for the same journey, proof of vaccination (but not a test) IS required for a Thai national who does not hold permanent residency in the USA.
Paul *******
@Edna ******
The US is requiring vaccinations from ALL foreigners. It's one of only around 15 countries still requiring this.

You check the news - 154 countries (and rising) don't require anything. The USA is NOT among them.
Paul *******
@John ******
no, you simply choose another destination that doesn't practice this kind of medical discrimination.

Thailand isn't that special anyway. You can find much the same and more if you visit Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.
John *******
@Paul ******
you can choose another destination if you want like thai girls say up to you life is about choices set your minions free iam probably not the only one but I don't have any issue with the entry rule changes if you want to enter the kingdom just comply have a good day
Paul *******
@John ******
I'm not bitter at all. The solution like I said is to choose another destination. Who cares about Thailand? The only reason most people come is for sex tourism anyway.
Steven ******
@John ******
people just love a good moan and it also give the anti vax people a chance to pipe up again and spout their shite.
Didrik *********
@Steven *****
You must mean, the truth about the so called vaccines. I guess, if you haven't understood how dangerous they are by now, you never will.
Edna *******
@Didrik ********
they have saved my life on two occasions.
Graham ****************
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@Didrik ********
I guess you just believe what you want to believe
Steven ******
@Didrik ********
no, I don't mean that.
Graham ****************
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@John ******
Thanks for your invaluable response but you are completely missing my point.
Graham ****************
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That's exactly my point there always been different rules for different countries so why not just have chinese travellers to require a PCR test before arrival, just like the USA, UK & other countries?
Steven ******
@Graham ***************
you'll be better off if you just accept it. Like John said, you can always stay at home.
Graham ****************
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@Steven *****
I yhink you mean accept 🤔
Steven ******
@Graham ***************
yhink........ 😂😂😂
Graham ****************
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@Steven *****
Yes that was deliberte
Steven ******
@Graham ***************
of course.... 🙄
Graham ****************
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@Steven *****
It was meant to be part of the joke 🤭🤭
Steven ******
@Graham ***************
5555 fair one, I've edited it now sweetheart.
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@Steven *****
😘😘 👍👍
John *******
@Graham ***************
have not missed any point your not happy with the soon to be new entry rules for thailand and you stated with visa some get 15 some get 30 well that's been the case with visas for a hundred years it's always been a case of nothing to hide nothing to fear maybe you need a new tin foil hat it's simple comply or don't enter the kingdom iam sure your birth nation has rules and regulations for entry end of story
Todd *********
Why would you impose restraints on your largest trading partner? To keep a few backpackers content?

Take a deep breath and let economics 101 overflow your soul
Stéfan ********
Todd McGowan don't count the old boomer crowd out as well. As for markets, I look at what the industry says, and the main players aren't too happy.
Todd *********
@Stéfan *******
as that group appears to include you, I accept the observation.

The tourism industry is of course; very unhappy. But if the last 3 years have taught us something, it’s that they don’t wield much power within govt
Bobby ********
@Todd ********
Because backpackers believe they are the lifeblood of Thailand! 🤣
Leon ********
All fake news!

Tuesday the royal Thai gazette will release a true statement
Paul *******
The Civil aviation authority of Thailand made these rules!!
Leon ********
@Paul ******
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Leon ********
Don’t forget to believe it 😂
Paul *******
@Leon *******
You're in complete denial. What are you going to say to all the passengers that were denied boarding yesterday and today?

The rule was overturned, which is great news. However, it doesn't mean much for those who were turned away and will probably seek out other destinations now.

For everyone else, it will take time for airlines to update their systems as they have to wait for the CAAT to communicate the new rules with them, which now cancel the recently released ones.
Leon ********
Paul *******
@Leon *******
The rule was overturned. However, your comprehension skills are severely lacking. My point is that many passengers have been denied boarding. Some will continue to be denied until it is communicated to the airlines that this rule should no longer be applied.

Therefore, you could face difficulties traveling today. By Wednesday or Thursday, things should be back to normal.

Any adult with common sense can figure this out except you.
Leon ********
@Paul ******
As I said there is more chance of stevie wonder getting a driving license!

I take it you believe everything you read ?
Leon ********
@Paul ******
Airlines will not and cannot take this responsibility unless there is a law enforcing it. Any person denied entry without a law published in the Government Gazette can sue both airline and CAAT.
Paul *******
@Leon *******
Secondly, MANY airlines ARE already implementing this new rule. THAI is. Qantas is. Turkish Airlines are. KLM is. The rest will probably follow within 24 hours.
Paul *******
@Leon *******
Who will do that though? You think a foreign tourist will spend thousands of dollars hiring a lawyer to take up such a fight? You're dreaming! Many foreigners have already been denied passage on flights to Thailand. Read Richard Barrow's latest post for details.
Leon ********
@Paul ******
good morning 🐑
Paul *******
@Leon *******
You're so in denial and entitled.
Paul *******
@Leon *******
You're really not the brightest person are you? If you don't meet their rules, you're not traveling. What an arrogant person you are.
Leon ********
@Paul ******
Just leaving Saigon for the airport

Looking forward to the flight !
Paul *******
@Leon *******
The loss of face was too much to bear. It doesn't change the fact that MANY people have been refused boarding. You might be in trouble today yourself.

If I were you, I'd wait to fly in 3 days from now. By then things should be settled. Of course you can continue acting all entitled if you want but that generally doesn't get you far in Asia.
Leon ********
@Paul ******
What face

The sheep that you are ?

😂
Leon ********
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Stéfan ********
@Leon *******
says the internet. Have a nice trip.
Paul ********
@Leon *******
it’s true
Leon ********
@Paul *******
Since when have you authority to give judgment in Thailand ?

You must love fake news 😂
Leon ********
@Paul *******
What’s true ?

Show me proof please
Paul *******
@Leon *******
Check the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand website. All outlined on there. Also on their Facebook page too.
Paul ********
@Leon *******
Bangkok post has it I will look
Wayne *******
Leon ********
@Paul *******
That’s a newspaper not the government

You must miss the news of the world ! 😂
Paul *******
@Leon *******
You're in denial. Many reports of airlines enforcing the rules and some travelers not getting on board. Some airlines may not have started enforcing them yesterday for flights that land today but the rest will follow within 24 hours.

It's a stupid rule but it is what it is.

Perhaps you can consider re-entering by land. No news on whether this rule applies to land based entry.
Paul ********
@Leon *******
well it’s on the cards in the next couple of days for sure
Gary *********
@Leon *******
let’s hope so. Crazy rules being suggested.
Leon ********
Leon ********
@Gary ********
There’s more chance of stevie wonder getting a driving license!
Stéfan ********
@Leon *******
this was just announced: unvaxxed passengers will be tested upon arrival.
Leon ********
Wayne *******
Leon ********
@Wayne ******
The Bangkok post is not the royal Thai gazette

Understood?

Obviously you are one of those sheep that believe everything you read
Leon ********
@Gary ********
Nok

Air

Leaving tomorrow and looking forward to arriving
Stéfan ********
@Leon *******
let's hope they don't go ahead with this. Have a good trip.
Leon ********
@Stéfan *******
Not bothered

They can’t refuse you into the country if unvaccinated

And I don’t read fake news

Only royal Thai gazette
Stéfan ********
@Leon *******
You're making assumptions... They could refuse to let you board the flight. And yes, immigration can stop you from entering the country for a number of reasons and send you back to your point of departure. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if there was a small grace period as this is extremely last minute.
Leon ********
My friend from London coming tonight on emirates and they also said nothing and he’s unvaccinated and refuses to take the clot shot !
Leon ********
@Gary ********
I’m leaving Vietnam tomorrow afternoon and not bothered when I arrive in Bangkok
Stéfan ********
@Leon *******
you should check with your airline
Leon ********
@Stéfan *******
Spoken to them

They have not had any instructions
Stéfan ********
@Leon *******
AirAsia?
Jeffrey ************
They're scared of China..
Paul ********
In the pocket of the CCP.
Jim *****
No change for me
Steve ********
No big deal. It's just show your vax certificate
Nicholas ********
I gotta admit, PCR requirements for everybody would make more sense, but hey, it's one less test for me.
Lynnette *******
Seems fair enough to me to require vaccine for travel. I believe Chinese take a pcr test before flying ( maybe?) so they may be less of a problem.
Mark *********
@Lynnette ******
from what I understand the Chinese are not required to test before travel only on return.
Lynnette *******
@Mark ********
apologies. . Think it's pre flight test before travelling to enter uk.
Graham ****************
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@Lynnette ******
I agree, otherwise what's the point? You can come to the UK with Covid no problem but can't take it back home with you 🤭🤭🤭
Lynnette *******
@Mark ********
thanks. I think there's a bit of conflicting stuff out there.
Lynnette *******
Seems Richard Joynes thinks this is hilarious. Strange reaction.
Av **********
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Peter *********
Because Thailand 🇹🇭 needs the Chinese money simple as that
Todd *********
@Peter ********
true. Almost as much as America does
Michael ********
Think you are mixing up visas and covid regulations
Paul *******
@Steve *******
sure, but Thailand prevented Thais from returning at the beginning too and foreigners for many months. Also, Thais are the biggest sheeple ready to accept anything the government throws at them. Mask wearing remains at nearly 100% of the population even outdoors in any Thai city. Neighbors such as Laos and Cambodia stopped masking almost a year ago. Thais are the biggest sheeple I've ever seen. Totally indoctrinated, unable to think for themselves. I think less of the country as a result and I don't think I can ever develop the same positive image of the country I had 3 years ago.

By contrast, Laotians and Cambodians, Burmese etc. only complied when they were subjected to harsh restrictions.
Steve ********
@Gary ********
It's risk management. To test everyone or bring back quarantine would cause immense problems, so the easy way is to request vax certificates, makes sense to me. Easier to check a vax certificate than to carry out a test
Gary *********
@Steve *******
they don’t test anyone. Do as they did before, produce the test before you fly. Quarantine, just as before if needed.

Time will tell.
Lana ***********
@Gary ********
well, as someone who did get vaccinated mainly for the purpose of travelling, I don’t really want to spend more $$$ on those tests.
Gary *********
Lana Augustine fancy getting jabbed just to travel. I guess it’s better than getting jabbed to protect others, that was just pointless.

I didn’t get jabbed, travelled, did a couple of quarantines, plus negative tests, no big deal.
Lana ***********
@Gary ********
I live in Singapore so no other options was available for us for a very long time - either get vaccine or don’t travel or even enter supermarket. I believe it’s similar in China so it’s up to Thai government who they value more for business
Gary *********
@Lana **********
I hope you don’t think all you had to put up with is the right way. Banning people from travelling, going into supermarkets is a sign of a tyrant government, and there’s no evidence that all they put in place saved lives. In fact studies are showing now more people are sadly dying that during the so call pandemic.
Lana ***********
@Gary ********
I don’t think it was right but I had to make a choice between bad and very bad. If you think you can change Thai’s government structure - go ahead and try. Otherwise, it’s best to stay in your own country with democratic government (I presume)- I have no idea what they are as I think most EU countries, US, Canada, Australia and NZ all had lockdowns, vaxx certs etc - and they also allowed doctors to refuse seeing patients “with symptoms”, something that most Asian countries didn’t do
Steve ********
@Lana **********
Australia closed the country, and wouldn't let the people leave....or I should say sheep, because the people just accepted that they were being held prisoner against their wishes
Gary *********
@Steve *******
of course, their country, their rules. Won’t be permanent.

As I said though, the proposed suggestions make no sense. Letting untested vaccinated travel, but possibly not allowing unvaccinated who prove they’re negative is just madness and makes no sense.
Steve ********
@Gary ********
The Thai government has merely introduced a risk management strategy, based on medical advice. It seems they haven't listened to the REAL facts as published on Bitchute and other whacky conspiracy theory websites. As a government it is their prerogative to do this, in much the same way as you have the prerogative to choose another holiday destination. Freedom of choice is a fantastic thing
Graham ****************
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Steve ********
@Graham ***************
Every country on the planet has differing entry requirements for different countries. It's always been the case. As an Aussie I can just turn up at Heathrow and be admitted at no cost. My Thai lady has to apply months before and pay a couple of hundred quid for a visa. How's that for double standard, dual-pricing discrimination. And yet farangs whine about paying 400 baht to get into a national park. It is what it is. The "new" regulations are just showing your vax certificate. No big deal
Allen **********
@Steve *******
not many Aussie girls getting sex trafficked to the west. When they go somewhere they stay less than their visa time and go home. Not true of Thai girls.
Steve ********
@Allen *********
So yes, it's racial discrimination. All Thai women treated the same, irrespective if they have a corporate position in a multinational company, such as my lady.
Gary *********
@Steve *******
discrimination against those who haven’t been vaccinated, for what ever reasons.

Makes no sense with their possible rules, and doesn’t protect anybody not letting unjabbed in. A simple pcr test and even quarantine again is more than enough.
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