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What are the predictions for Thailand's travel and lockdown situation in January 2022?
Thailand travel predictionsCOVID-19 lockdown ThailandThailand quarantine rulesOmicron variant impact ThailandThailand visa concernsexpat travel concerns
Nov 29, 2021
4 years ago
Sean **********
ORIGINAL POSTERWhat’s everyone’s prediction for Thailand in the coming weeks ? Flying to Bangkok on the 6th of Jan ..bit worried they could lock it down again.
TLDR : Answer Summary
In light of the upcoming travel date to Bangkok on January 6, 2022, many expats and travelers are expressing concerns about potential lockdowns due to the Omicron variant. Comments reveal a general apprehension about reintroducing restrictions such as increased quarantine periods. Some predict a return to 14-day quarantine measures and express worries about overall travel disruption. Others point out that speculation is rampant and that the actual measures will depend on evolving circumstances and governmental decisions. There is a sentiment of uncertainty, as many feel they are relying on news updates to guide their travel plans.
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Brian ********
No chance worst case scenario is Thailand will keep the 24 hour quarantine and expensive PCR test let’s not forget this new variant is not putting people in hospital it’s like a bad flu
David *******
Thailand has already locked out the 6-7
Sth African countries don’t you people read the Thai news 🤦♂️
Sth African countries don’t you people read the Thai news 🤦♂️
John *********
Don't know. Unlike most on here.
Gunni ********
...wenn ich die thailändischen Nachrichten richtig verstanden habe, tritt heute das Kabinett zusammen um über eine Neuerliche Schließung der Grenzen zu beraten!!
Nick ****************
They will probably still let tourists in to quarantine and buy tests. Nothing else us open.
George *********
I think they will follow the example of other countries that is to restrict access from countries in the southern African region. Unless if the omicron strain becomes prevalent then they will lock down again.
Andrew *********
@George ********
%100 agreeReply to
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Neil ******
Timing same as last year, it will shut down before Christmas again…
Niclas ***********
Normally they act with reversed logic, so with that in mind they shouldn't. I hope to go soon so if they read this they might know we know and not change!
Ron *********
I graduated from Facebook university and I'm highly trained in infectious diseases, there will be no changes
Dave **********
My Crystal Ball has been sent off for repair as hasn't predicted right since the COVID out break. Sadky it's been as inaccurate as Fauci,
Robert ********
@Dave *********
magic 8 Ball!!Reply to
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Erik ******************
Don't buy nonrefundable anything.
Brad *******
Just know, government knows best!
Pascal ********
Read Facebook it will give you the right news :)
Darren *******
🤷♂️
กะลาสี *****
Here's an example of a definite, maybe, certainty, possibly, for sure:
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It will go back to 14 days quarantine
Danny *******
Who knows? Surely not random opinions from FB.😂
Tom ********
It's anybody guess this early on. I suspect the 14 day quarantine will come back very soon, at least this until we know more about this strain
Chris ****
@Tom *******
oh man...i can only hope that's an option. I'm worried they full on lockdown and no option for entry. I'd do 14 days over being stuck in the states.Brandon ************
@W *********
they didn't even do that when Delta started so I highly doubt they'll eliminate all entry.Chris ****
@Brandon ***********
I hope you're right. When did Delta become a thing in Thailand? Not being sarcastic I wasn't paying attention when Thailand reacted (or didn't) to that variant.Brandon ************
@W *********
they had just reduced Quarantine times for everyone and then Delta hit and they increased them back to 15 days for everyone and no leaving hotel room at all (before then you could go to the roof or a private area once per day for an hour to get out of your room). I'm not sure the exact timing but it caused a lot of people to have to change their ASQ reservations.Chris ****
@Brandon ***********
That's actually very helpful...I'm going to inquire at my ASQ about avaialbity for 14 days if need be. Was that this summer? I came back in July and left last week...ugh. I should have been more careful before I left.Brandon ************
@W *********
i don't recall when it was. I was already in Thailand so it didn't effect me. I'm not sure what will happen with sandbox though. They may go back to only Phuket sandbox since they can control island entry much easier.Though last time they stopped the lockdown they said there was no going back so if they stick with that I don't expect too much to change except maybe a few countries being banned for a couple months.
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@Brandon ***********
okay makes sense...I live in Phuket so did the sandbox.Reply to
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Jeremy ********
Omnicron looks like a worldwide lockdown once again.
Roland ****
Who knows.. ???
It is anyone guess..!!!!
World governments are not collaborating in unison. Each instead doing their own thing throwing the world into chaos... Everyday you get the same old BS from world leaders.
It is anyone guess..!!!!
World governments are not collaborating in unison. Each instead doing their own thing throwing the world into chaos... Everyday you get the same old BS from world leaders.
Ryan ***********
get in as soon as possible
Michael ********
All speculation just watch the news
Gene **********
I’m booked for Dec 28 out of LA. Concerned!
Gary ******
@Gene *********
I’m flying out of LA on Dec 30 🤷♂️Jeremy ********
@Gene *********
follow the news once omnicron gets into an airport the world is infectedReply to
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Gene **********
Possible!
Gregg *************
Stay home
David *******
Not looking good worldwide!
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