What are the latest rumors regarding Thailand's border regulations and vaccine passport requirements?

Jan 3, 2023
2 years ago
Karim ****
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There have been rumors circulating that the border will be locked down on the 8th and that vaccine passports will be required again.

We have made plans to obtain our student visas at the embassy in Malaysia on the 12th, and have already spent a significant amount of money on deposits, rent, furniture, and appliances, as well as prepaid for the entire school year.

With these potential changes, we are concerned about potentially losing all of these expenses. It is frustrating that decisions like this are being made without advance notice, as it makes it difficult for individuals to plan and organize their lives accordingly.

Is anyone aware of any verifiable information regarding these rumored changes to the border and vaccine passport requirements? It would be helpful to have more concrete information as we have already made significant financial and logistical preparations for our plans.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
There are rumors circulating about potential new border restrictions and the reintroduction of vaccine passport requirements in Thailand, particularly concerning travelers from China. These concerns have heightened anxiety for expats planning to obtain student visas, especially after significant financial investments made for accommodation and schooling. However, many commentators emphasize that these are merely rumors without official confirmation, and a meeting by government authorities scheduled for January 5th is expected to clarify the situation. Discussions indicate that any new requirements would likely be related to health screenings for travelers, particularly those arriving from China, but nothing substantial has been officially announced.
Brook ********
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Alison *******************
Announcement due tomorrow.
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David **********
They dont want to discriminate against people for being sick but they will discriminate against people who want to maintain bodily autonomy and refuse unsafe, untested, ineffective and unecessary injections.
Frank-Steven ***********
@Alison ******************
What discrimination? What are the current requirements of entering China again, right now? If possible for common passport holders at all, it requires PCR tests and whole shebang! And that coming from far more "healthy" countries. Oh well. Thailand and their big brother.
Norakurito ***************
Do you have a source? Thai news I haven't seen yet.
Bobby ********
@Norakurito **************
The guy you need to talk to is Dr Chakrarat Pittayawonganon. Apparently he's some big noise in the health department and he wants mandatory vaccine passport for ALL arrivals, and enhanced checks on arrivals from China. It's all pie in the sky at this time, as the heads don't get together until tomorrow to discuss the strategy. Let's just wait and see, and hope they don't bring back quarantine and friggin' sandboxes!
Garrett ***********
@Norakurito **************
Been on the news for a couple days. Supposed to make an announcement tomorrow on the regulations.
William *******
@Garrett **********
it's for China only , no one else.
Alison *******************
@William ******
Unfortunately not, they are going to treat everybody the same, whatever they decide. They are considering whether to bring back jabs for all. We should know by tomorrow.
William *******
@Alison ******************
nope , not true at all .

It's just for Chinese people and people coming from China.
Alison *******************
@William ******
Read ALL this article from Bangkok post today. It says all countries will be treated the same and mandatory vaccination is one of the things being considered.
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William *******
@Norakurito **************
he has old screen shots is all . Very old screen shots.
Kimberley *********
I swear to god šŸ’€ if they bring back that ridiculous ā€œvaccine passportā€ for something that has been PROVEN not to do what itā€™s said (AND admitted that it was NEVER even tested if it stopped or slowed transmission) then I will forget Thailand altogether and look for any possible way to get off of this planet.

I am done šŸ¤£
Norakurito ***************
@Kimberley ********
There is a group of Thais against the passport vac Would you like to join.. They would resist like in other countries. if applicable
Norakurito ***************
@Kimberley ********
no official announcement
Karim ****
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Kimberley ********
im already heading out, selling off my stuff and im gone
William *******
@Karim ***
really ?

Or are you just trying to make people worry ??
Karim ****
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@William ******
idc what other people do, i dont take shit like that, never did, never will, aight, im out

if anyone needs a brandnew 58 inch xiaomi tv or a premium fan with remote, dm me šŸ˜‰
Jo **********
@Kimberley ********
thatā€™s not the case this strictly a discussion for entries from China. The Thai government will decide in the next week
William *******
@Jo *********
the OP is just trying to make people worry.
Jo **********
@William ******
i think so
Luc ********
Financial and logistical arrangements before obtaining a visa.. seems like a frauduleus postā€¦.
Jo **********
letā€™s be serious I think what people are referring to are additional requirements for entry into Thailand from China. Fact this is being discussed by Thai government and there is a meeting planned for tomorrow. We donā€™t yet what these requirements will be but insurance, proof of vaccination and testing have all been mentioned. We will see. These are not rumors and you should stop spreading such nonsense
William *******
@Jo *********
and I'm hearing it's only for Chinese people from China.
Jo **********
@William ******
possible I have heard entries - country of origin. but we will know soon
Russell *******
That's why it's crazy to invest in a country,when on a visa. Your situation can change overnight.
Russell *******
I heard yesterday that India is requiring PCR test for anyone arriving from Thailand. So that's put the brakes on Indian tourists to Thailand.
William *******
It says July 2022
William *******
@Bobby *******
rumors rumors rumors šŸ¤£šŸ¤£
Bobby ********
@William ******
Exactly. And if you had the necessary literacy skills you would have seen that I said that 16 hours ago instead of prattling on about July 2022. Go take your medication!
William *******
@Bobby *******
look what the poster wrote and posted not your rumors šŸ‘Œ
Bobby ********
@William ******
The OP was concerned about a border lock down, and I pointed out the ONLY rumour doing the rounds was the speculation that covid vaccine certificates might be needed to enter. The OP has already indicated he has the certificate, so he has absolutely NOTHING to worry about. I did not start the rumour, but your struggles with plain English, you can't see this. Now PLEASE go take your medication.
William *******
@Bobby *******
I never said you started the rumor.

I only pointed out the fact his fact was from a old post .

Alcohol is not the best for your breakfast , try something different.
Steve ********
@William ******
You're talking out of your backside man. This was published two days ago in the Bangkok Post. šŸ¤£
Bobby ********
@William ******
It was an old post. It was two days ago (Jan 2). You're trying to spread bullshit
William *******
@Bobby *******
no I'm not .

He clearly told someone something different šŸ‘Œ
Bobby ********
@William ******
Jesus man! What planet are you on? Go troll somewhere else
William *******
@Bobby *******
here it is again troll šŸ‘Œ
William *******
@Bobby *******
you are on my reply , that makes you the troll šŸ‘Œ if you didn't see your friends answer the I can show you again šŸ‘ŒšŸ‘Œ
William *******
@Bobby *******
sounds like you're still trolling me .
Karim ****
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Bobby *******
thesw are the high quality expats this country attracts with their bs measures šŸ˜‚
William *******
William *******
@Karim ***
what is thesw spell šŸ¤”
Karim ****
ORIGINAL POSTER
@William ******
wow you found a typing mistake, congrats old men with a child as wife šŸ’ŖšŸ½
William *******
@Karim ***
are you downing Lager already ?
Bobby ********
@William ******
That's when the previous condition was lifted. Nothing to do with the current situation
William *******
@Bobby *******
I'm just pointing out the date he is talking about.
Bobby ********
@William ******
Actually he's not talking about this date, he's talking about NOW. We will know more after tomorrow, as the government will announce any new measures
William *******
@Bobby *******
not , he was asked where he heard this , this is his screen shot .
Bobby ********
@William ******
Exactly. And the screenshot was from an article about two days ago
William *******
@Bobby *******
then why does it have July 2022 date on it ?
Karim ****
ORIGINAL POSTER
@William ******
learn comprehensive reading mate
William *******
@Karim ***
his sources for his question is from July 2022 , nothing new .
Bobby ********
@William ******
Because the previous conditions were lifted in July 2022. Now they're considering reintroducing them. Got it now?
William *******
@Bobby *******
no where is their any proof of any reconsidering it .

Got it now ?
Darren *******
@William ******
there was an article in the Bangkok Post saying it was being reconsidered and the meeting taking place tomorrow will decide what they're going to do. As others pointed out, the previous covid requirements were lifted in July 2022 and has nothing to do with tomorrow's meeting.
William *******
@Bobby *******
this is what he's going by , the poster put this here not me .
Bobby ********
@William ******
Yes that was reported a few days ago that vaccine proof MIGHT be required again. But the July 2022 date is irrelevant to the story
Frank **********
I believe the Chinese should be checked thoroughly, after all that is where Covid started.
Carl ********
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John **********
We wont know till after the 5th of January when they discuss such matters
Edna *******
Just be properly vaccinated and paperwork in order.
Kimberley *********
@Edna ******
ā€œproperly vaccinatedā€ šŸ’€
Tony *********
@Edna ******
There's nothing proper about this vaccine šŸ˜€
Bobby ********
@Edna ******
I've got all my documents ready for my 90-day report
Chris *******
Regardless of rumors, follow the entry instructions as directed and you will be fine.

They will not "lockdown" again but may require proof of vax or maybe an entry test.

Not more difficult than it was before.
John *******
Who cares if the rumours become truth than it is what it is thats the rules that thai authorities want than so be it move on and if the entry rules change and they affect you than deal with it end of story
J ******************
Your travel insurance should protect your investment
Martyn ***********
Rumours... It anything like that happens it will be for Chinese coming in that's all? Imho...
Ivan ************
What a load of šŸ’©
James **********
So a Rumor that you might need a vaccine certificate has now been exaggerated to the borders being locked down. What will the next FB post be I wonder?
Bobby ********
@James *********
Alcohol ban from 9pm tonight, unless the establishment sells food then it will be 10pm. Only one person per table and no more than 75% of the total capacity of the restaurant. No live music unless performers are wearing a full face shield. Soapy massage after 9pm banned, gyms and parks to be closed. Hair salons closed. Other than that everything normal
Brandon ************
@Bobby *******
Luckily the concert I'm going to is on the 5th so I'm safe!!
Bobby ********
@Brandon ***********
That was smart planning. On the 6th the brass quartet will be required to affix masks to their instruments and perform behind a large perspex screen.
Nigel *********
@Bobby *******
when will this come in. Do you have a sauce?
Bobby ********
@Nigel ********
Sweet Chilli Sauce usually pulls it up. It comes in after curfew tomorrow night.
Charles ****************
@James *********
we pointing our fingers at you and having the last laugh.
Wylie *******
I'd put money on this being nothing but a rumor.
Tosh *****************
Why believe this rubbish, Thailand is moving forward and will not close down again
Dave ********
James ******
Dave Knight donā€™t believe everything you see on the telly
Frank-Steven ***********
I for one hope they will tighten up the entry measures again with regard to health screening. At least for travelers from China - like most western countries currently do. I am bit concerned with the flood-gates being open like this. But nothing to worry about: A lock-down of borders or something like that is not gonna happen. On a second note: In your case, I would be more concerned about current issues with issuing ED visa.
Charley **********
@Frank-Steven **********
just wondering what the current issues are with ED visas? I'm waiting for my docs back from the Ministry of Education but ita a lot longer than they initially advised! šŸ˜¬
Frank-Steven ***********
@Charley *********
I do not know the exact details. But rumors have it, that they stopped issuing ED visa for the time being (at least for in-country change of visa) due to Chinese controlled language schools having abused the ED visa system. But maybe someone else can give more details on this.
Charley **********
@Frank-Steven **********
thanks for the info! Have seen a few others posts about it after searching as well! My school have said they are still being issued so fingers crossed they are (incase anyone else is having same worries)
Alistair **********
This is laughable. No other country is locking down, they have slight requirements on Chinese flights, that's it. Thailand isn't gonna be any different.

There's 1000s of articles with government officials being quoted on topics of growing tourism and economic recovery, there's zero on a so called "lockdown".
Bobby ********
There's no rumours about the border being locked down again. A couple of reports have suggested a vax certificate MIGHT be required. That's all. Nothing to panic about
Sheen ************
Rumours are just that. On social media if they said that only Martians could get visas no doubt youā€™d believe that also.
Bobby ********
@Sheen ***********
That's wrong. A Martian friend of mine was denied boarding his flying saucer due to the fact that he was denied a visa
Ian *****
Rumour rumours.....there is meeting of Thai government department, so who knows what wil happen so don't speculate
Rob ******
If you are travelling , you would be crazy not to have the vax , just for ease of travel like everyone else .

I don't think Thailand will do anything extraordinary , watch the singapore lead for ASEAN health requirements .
Tony *********
@Rob *****
I can assure you that having the vax is much much crazier.
Rob ******
@Tony ********
Well I had mine , travelling everywhere the last year . So not sure which FB group you follow , but i actually travel without fear . But i guess if your body is so weak you can't handle a vax , then you shouldn't be travelling . I am 70 plus .
Tony *********
@Rob *****
it's the vax that's making bodies weak you silly boy, apart from all the sudden deaths from heart attacks during sleep. Excess deaths in the UK is 1500 a week since the vax roll out. Have you been living under a stone?
Rob ******
@Tony ********
No its not . Its weak overweight bodies .

None of the old people who are vaxed and travelling are dying, we laugh at all you kids who are weak .Scared of shadows , hide out in your cupboards . Big bad wolf .
Tony *********
@Rob *****
believe whatever you want. The truth is starting to come out now anyway. It's been known for a long time but suppressed and censored by the media. I hope you stay healthy.
Rob ******
@Tony ********
I will Tony .

No sure you know much about pharma .

Because if you did any research you would realize you have more than 20 different vaxs , so you labelling them as 1 is totally non scientific . Please detail your research on which and the stats please .

Lots of crackpots as you know on social media . Just choose the standard vax if you are concerned with mRNA , or the J and J .

India and China vax has only been tried on a Billion each so far . So the deaths must be huge , but NO .
Tony *********
@Rob *****
yeah I know a little bit about pharma. I used to work for Pfizer.
Rob ******
@Tony ********
In marketing or science ?

Not many scientists at Pfizer .

So your education level is , What is Lancet please , without Googling it ?
Tony *********
@Rob *****
as an Aussie this should be a bit of an eye opener for you.

"In addition, the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has received more adverse reports in 2021 through June 2022 (18 months) for Covid vaccines than over the past 50 years for all other vaccines combined. This is not simply because of the number of Covid vaccinations.

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Tony *********
@Rob *****
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Tony *********
@Rob *****
you know how this is going to go don't you. You've signed up to a particular narrative of trust in government and the naive view that big pharma is concerned about your health and well-being. I'm not going to be able to shift that willful blindness so I'm not going to try. It will be better for you just to see what's going to happen in the next 6 months in the mainstream media which is probably all you look at unfortunately.
Tony *********
@Rob *****
actually there's a very interesting editorial in the Lancet that may interest you. I'll see if I can dig it out.
Tony *********
@Rob *****
oh please! šŸ˜€
Sharn *************
@Rob *****
Ignore the facebook doctors.
Tony *********
@Sharn ************
yes ignore the Facebook doctors and do your own research. You will be horrified!
Josephine ************
@Rob *****
have you still learnt nothing yet?!?
Rob ******
@Josephine ***********
Yes , How to travel and enjoy my life . Not worry about how i am going to cope with FB wimps .
Gary *********
@Rob *****
imagine taking a drug still in trials periods, just to travelā€¦.some people šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚
Rob ******
@Gary ********
I guess we wait for the wimps, poor baby . We will pioneer it for you . I am 70 plus and healthy .

Its okay .
James ******
Rob Tuck give it time
Gary *********
@Rob *****
rob, I genuinely wish you well, but Iā€™d seriously think about looking at alternative opinions on this. Many doctors and scientists have been silenced over their views. People are dying from having the jab. As I said, I wish you well.

I also travelled a bit last year after lockdowns lifted, no issues being unvaccinated.
Rob ******
@Gary ********
No issues ...must be a small group of choices you had plus fear .

You are always at risk , you wimp .

I have no need of good wishes , i can go

anywhere without fear all over the world .

Yes , everything has a risk factor , but people have to man up to help the sick and the weak .

Driving a car is still a lots higher risk than the needle .
Nigel *********
Maybe stop spreading the rumor yourself?? You may be confusing it with requirements for Chineese visitors (as in people coming from china, not just chineese)
Karim ****
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@Nigel ********
just trying to verify what is spread as correct or wrong, unfortunately we only have this facebook group for that and no institution or foreigner hotline we can call
Nigel *********
@Karim ***
show us what you seen...
Karim ****
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Nigel ********
he posted this screenshot as the next comment
Nigel *********
@Karim ***
wheres that from?
Darren *******
@Nigel ********
it's been in the Bangkok Post too but it's purely rumours at this moment in time. Meeting on 5th, we should know more about what's going on after that.
Nigel *********
@Darren ******
Thai Version of the Daily Mail... ok. šŸ˜‰
Karim ****
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Nigel ********
from this group
Nigel *********
@Karim ***
"from this group"... hardly a source of authority with a few venerable exeptions... well have to see what happens
Karim ****
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@Nigel ********
then show me the source of authority where we can verify anything immigration related, for me and most other people it is this fb group.

In turkey it is the dedicated resident permit and visa hotline which is available in 7 languages
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Nigel *********
@Karim ***
Youll find out on the 8th then i guess
Brandon ************
The only verifiable information will be on the 5th after the government meeting to discuss the issue. Anything you read before that is pure guess and rumors and the media loves to write clickbait articles that have no basis in reality.

As far as being notified ahead of time, you might as well give up on that notion. The government never announces anything until 1-2 days before it's supposed to take place, sometimes even waiting until the day of. This was a constant issue during covid when they wouldn't announce if they were going to continue allowing covid extensions until the day the previous program expired.

But again, during covid the media would release endless articles about what the government was going to put into place at their next meeting, and many times the reality looked nothing like the media was claiming beforehand.
Stuart *********
As you state currently these are rumours. There is no official statement or anything to back them up. There is supposed to be a meeting on the 5th by the powers that be who will determine if any rules change. No one will know until after that meeting what the outcome may be. It may affect your travel plans it may not.
William *******
@Stuart ********
it says July 2022
Stuart *********
@William ******
No idea what ā€œitā€ is but I guess youā€™re reading old stuff.
William *******
@Stuart ********
this is the posters screen shot , I only pointed out the date .
Stuart *********
@William ******
Thatā€™s saying the rule that was in place before was cancelled in July 2022. Thereā€™s speculation that they may bring it back.
William *******
@Stuart ********
that's the screen shot from the poster , that's where is got his information.
Billy ************
Where did you hear these rumours?
Bobby ********
@William ******
Wrong. The article was published two days ago
Charles ****************
@Billy ***********
not rumors. Covid is back. China back in lockdown. Ebola is spreading through Africa and Mr. Fordham ignorance about the topic is worldwide.
Tony *********
@Charles ***************
I've also heard that aliens have landed on Earth. Will they be tested as well?
Charles ****************
@Tony ********
Answer your own smart-ass question.
Tony *********
@Charles ***************
oh you were being sarcastic then I think we're both on the same page regarding the injectables.
Charles ****************
It's the poisoning vaccine that one must be cautious about and people pushing for jab mandates.
Gary *********
@Charles ***************
Covid is back šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚ and ? Donā€™t be scared mate, for the very vast majority, itā€™s nothing more than a bad cold. I guess you jabbed, so youā€™ve nothing to worry about, as the vaccine is working wonders around the world, and nobody is feeling the effects of it. As for Ebola, well, that could be another story, a good excuse for the WHO to insist on further lockdowns maybe, who knows !!

Anyway, you get your next jab just to make sure your good to goā€¦.some vaccine that šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚
Gary *********
ffsā€¦ talk about scaremongering. A simple test will be sufficient, showing a negative test. Theyā€™re not going to ruin the already ruined economyā€¦.that would be the final nail in the coffin. All for an illness much the same as flu, unless you believe the msm.
Karim ****
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William *******
@Karim ***
July 2022
Bobby ********
@William ******
January 5th is the new date
William *******
@Bobby *******
he has no new date , his sources is from July 2022 .
Stuart *********
@Karim ***
just press speculation. Nothing official backs that up. They could say that only those people with blue hair may enter - or those wearing yellow shoes. No one will be able to confirm or deny any restrictions until the outcome of that meeting is known. Watch these Facebook forums closely. Any news coming out of the meeting will be seen here way before any embassy updates their websites.
Billy ************
@Karim ***
whatā€™s the source of the screenshot?
Karim ****
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Billy ***********
the guy from the first screenshot with the fb comments posted it underneath
Billy ************
@Karim ***
why would you lose what youā€™ve invested? I donā€™t understand that part. Couldnā€™t you just comply with the regulations?
Karim ****
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@Billy ***********
my vaccine expired like 15 months ago or so and i dont plan on renewing it, with this info in advance i wouldve sold all our things, not paid the school already and prepared our departure.

Now with 3 days left until we go to malaysia, none of that can be done anymore
Robert **********
@Karim ***
if they require vaccinations and youā€™ve invested in this, get the vaccine
Billy ************
@Karim ***
I donā€™t want to sound mean, and I feel bad for your situation. Maybe reconsider your stance on renewing your vaccine? I suppose it comes down to what matters more to you: losing everything youā€™ve invested or remaining unvaccinated.
Karim ****
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@Billy ***********
nope, not gonna budge on that one
Kimberley *********
@Karim ***
thank god.
Alistair **********
@Karim ***
what drugs are you on? How is your vaccine "expired"...? Yeah sure Thailand is gonna make everyone get a booster or not allowed to travel. Like be serious, they shut down mass vaccine centres ages ago.
Stuart *********
@Karim ***
Even when they had a requirement for a vax certificate there was never any date requirement just that youā€™d had them. Canā€™t see that being any different even if they were to bring that specific requirement back. But again thatā€™s just me hypothesising. My guess is as good as everyone elseā€™s. Could be right. Could be wrong.
Billy ************
@Karim ***
I donā€™t think these things are predictable, so not possible to tell you in advance. No vaccine no travel. Too bad for you.
Karim ****
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