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What are the new rules for entering Thailand regarding the Thai Pass after December 16th?
hi everyone, i heard there is going to be new rules and for those arriving after 16 Dec can only apply for Thai Pass from 1 Dec. Any information on this? would the new rules be easier or stricter?
Answer summary
The conversation revolves around the anticipated new rules for entering Thailand from December 16th, focusing on the Thai Pass application process starting from December 1. Many commenters believe the new rules will make it easier to enter, particularly with the requirement for an antigen test instead of a PCR test upon arrival. There's speculation about official announcements and the impact of ongoing COVID-19 cases, with mixed opinions on the current health situation in Thailand.
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Pascal ************
A priori test antigénique a partir du 16 d'après mon hôtel a Phuket.
Attendre le 1 décembre
Attendre le 1 décembre
Edna *******
I applied on
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, got a automatic we’ve received and a code number, along with a site to check status, said 3-7 days. Triple checked Thailand pass. I start my trip *****
from the US Also have one day quarantine booked. No Qr yet. Now what????. As so many others I’ve busted my a— to get to this point? Arrive 11:35 BKK *****
. I don’t mind the one day hotel anymore, as after flying 24 hours plus 8 hours layover, I could use the rest. What on earth are they doing with people caught in the middle like this.
Wang ****
OP@Edna ******
hope all would b well for us
Paul *******
Follow Richard Barrow. You'll surely find out the answer within a few days.
Wang ****
OP@Paul ******
thanks!
Mahmudur **************
I think nothing will be change till January 2022 because 7000+ effected and 80+ death on an average daily in Thailand.
Vikorn ***********
@M *************
average number this week the infected is almost 7k daily. But the death is 35-45. Last time it exceeded 60 (exact number was 62 death) was mid Nov. Yes, i just went to fact check in the official govt page
Alan *******
New entry requirements will make it a little easier to enter Thailand and despite what
@M *************
states, the new arrangements start on 16 December.Michael ********
@M *************
totally wrongMahmudur **************
@Michael *******
Dear, I already in Bangkok now and the situation is going on like that.Michael ********
@M *************
70 deaths a day is the normal average for road accidents. It will open up even more next monthMichael ********
Uhm so am i, i also read the news
Matthew *********
@M *************
bore off wowWilliam ********
@M *************
50 thousand in UK no masks .... Depends if u want to live with covid or live In fear. There is one certainty everyone will get covid eventuallyLynnette *******
@William *******
I understand exactly how virus's work, including this one. I'm vaccinated and have a booster too. I still wear a mask out of a duty of care to others as well as myself. I am vaccinated against flu too. It's all about being responsible and staying healthy plus saving lives.Lynnette *******
@William *******
how about we live sensibly and responsibly. Wear masks in crowded places till more people stop "living in conspiracy fear" and get vaccinated. They are the people terrified of imaginary plots about covid19.William ********
@Lynnette ******
I see u don't understand this virus that does kill... Kills elderly and people with ongoing health problems. Unfortunately elderly people like myself 65 die every day of flu, cancer and many others diseases unrelated to viruses such as the flu ... Covid. It's a unstoppable virus transmitted quicker than flu. Until you realise u get vaccinated and that's it .... Get on with living B4 your life passes u byLynnette *******
@William *******
you need a test to confirm its covid because thats how virus data is collated. Seriously, if you don't understand this maybe read up about identifying virus's, tracking infections.William ********
@Lynnette ******
u even need a test to know if u have itWilliam ********
@Lynnette ******
0.02 B4 vaccine. ........ Now 0.0002 after the vaccine.Lynnette *******
@William *******
millions dead is hardly "overplayed". But we don't all think alike.William ********
@Lynnette ******
unfortunately the vaccine seems to be slow. I could not agree more , u do know in the end worldwide everyone will get covid. The fear now is more dangerous than the virus. When all have been vaccinated that wants it no more can be done. I personally think is been massively overplayed but that's only my opinion.Wang ****
OP@M *************
thanks for ur insight
Keven ****
Nothing is official yet. The news just came out today. Take a breath or two. 🙄
Garrett ***********
What information are you looking for?
Garrett ***********
Dennis Ok Dennis, what has changed then?
Wang ****
OP@Garrett **********
thanks ..seems like the changes are more applicable to vaccinated. but still all who are coming have to wait for 1 Dec then can apply for Thai pass, am i right?Garrett ***********
@Wan***
Only thing that has changed is if you're traveling after December 15th, you can't apply more than 2 weeks in advance...Michael ********
Actually going to be easier after December 1st.
Lets wait till all official but supposed to be.
Only ATK or ART or antigen test whatever you call it not pcr, on arrival at airport.
Sandbox will go down to five days.
Lets wait till all official but supposed to be.
Only ATK or ART or antigen test whatever you call it not pcr, on arrival at airport.
Sandbox will go down to five days.
Wang ****
OP@Michael *******
thanks ..would it also be easier or harder for those who need to be quarantine?Wang ****
OPjus abit confuse why sandbox - change to 5 days. Vaccinated also need to quarantine now?
Wang ****
OP@Michael *******
thanks.Michael ********
@Wangmo *******
if they are not from one of the 63 countries approved for test and goMichael ********
@Wangmo *******
Dont know yet when its all official will put out announcement, cannot see any changes for unvaccinated
Colleen *********
@Michael *******
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OPdoes it mean the quarantine period change to 5 days for those not travelling under vaccinated lane?
Will ************
@Michael *******
they might have to book transport to a hotel that does the test, it appears they wont be testing in BKK.Michael ********
@Will ***********
yes will wait till its all official, pointless speculating yet.
Gordon *******
@Michael *******
Spot on. Nothing official until its in Royal Gazette. Rumours, speculation count for nothing
Joseph ******
@Michael *******
great, I already purchased the test too....Activity
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