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What are the key travel requirements for entering Thailand during the Covid-19 pandemic?

Nov 20, 2020
5 years ago
Last night going through immigration at. Thailand was stressful enough. I don't know if my situation is relevant tp future travelers, but I will share a a few observations. My COE was granted on Wednesday and I flew out Thursday night. I risked missing my flight because Thursday afternoon on the way to the airport I received an email from RTE Seoul telling me my Covid lab report, although it said in English, RT-PCR negative, because the rest of the report was in Korean it was not acceptable and I had to go to an affiliated brach of the original clinic and get a report totally in English. It was required I have a medical certificate as well as a fit to fly document signed by the doctor, obviously also in English. Airport check in was quick and painless. Everything went well through immigration in BKK until my last checkpoint where an obstacle came up- the RTE in Seoul had not submitted my name on the "list." After about a 20 minute wait it was somehow resolved. (Really, how could I have obtained a COE if I wasn't approved?) Speaking of COEs, that is definitely the most important document to have a copy of.

Take home points, for me, all other things being equal, I would fly out earlier in the day. Stress gets more more overwhelming as the day rolls on. Make sure your Covid test report is entirely in English. When you pick up your COE kindly remind the RTE employee to submit your name to immigration, and perhaps follow-up with a friendly email reminder before you leave. Copy of COE document. You need a medical certificate as well as a fit to fly. The above all pertains to my experience traveling from Seoul.

Good luck to all.
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Traveling to Thailand during the pandemic can be fraught with challenges. It is essential to ensure that your Covid-19 test report is entirely in English and to obtain a medical certificate along with a 'fit to fly' document signed by your doctor. Additionally, securing your Certificate of Entry (COE) is crucial, and you should confirm with the RTE that your name is submitted to immigration to avoid delays. Overall, consider flying earlier in the day to reduce stress during the process.
Tom ********
Thank for the information. Can you share your fit to fly form, so we can see one that has accepted by the Thai officials ?
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Lun *****
That is for entering Thai . How about leaving Thai ??
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Lun Bun What’s your point?
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@Edward *******
what is the procedure for returning home from thai ?
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Lun Bun Where do you want to go?
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@Edward *******
i have not seen my thai wife for the passed 9 mths . Thanks for sharing your experience for entering in to Thai . I intend to stay in thai for Max 60days . How can I return Singapore ?
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Michael ********
Lun Bun its all on Singapore goverment website (this is Thai visa) from Thailand at present you can do SHN instead of quarantine
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Michael ********
Lun Bun i hope soon no SHN at all as i need go back work lah
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@Michael *******
Ya lor ... 555
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Lun Bun If you are in Thailand, I would try to contact the Singapore Embassy in Bangkok on Monday.
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Hasy ********
Thank you so much in deed for your valuable information
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Janne ***********
And all travel originated in Korea?
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@Janne **********
Originally I came to Korea from America back in April
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Peter **********
Of all locations with monkeys and palm trees, why is everyone so desperate to jump through endless nonsensical hoops in order to be fleeced of their cash in money grabbing Thailand?
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@Peter *********
I'm not even in thailand u fool
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@Peter *********
useless comment, you keep your money ad stay put where you are!
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@Frank *****
sure will. 😎
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@Brahim *****
that's what brought you to Thailand
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@Peter *********
I thought your stupid question needed a stupid answer. In the future keep that kind of stupid questions out of here 💩💩💩
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@Peter *********
Got ripped off by a bargirl did we? Sucker!
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@Steve ******
no but you did
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@Peter *********
Hahahaha! Brilliant comeback. Just proves my point.
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@Peter *********
a lot of people that have lived there for years or have family there got stranded outside the country when things shut down. I'm sure there are some, but I don't think a lot of people are actually going through all of these hoops and spending $1-4k to spend 15 days in quarantine for a vacation.
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Pétur ***********
With my experience Thailand people is always nice and willing to help in situations like this. Good it all worked out good
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Michael ********
Welcome Back
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@Edward *******
you can relax now, i know first night of quarantine was blissful
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Wylie *******
What kind of visa do you have? I believe the medical certificate is only required for certain visas.
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tourist visa
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Wylie *******
Really. There is no mention of a medical certificate that i can find for that. I also searched the group and couldn't find any templates. Do you happen to have one you can share?
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Jeff *****
Good info. Thanks
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Jan *******
Thanks for the effort !
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