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What are the quarantine and travel requirements for UK citizens returning from Thailand?

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Jul 23, 2020

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I flew back to UK yesterday on Etihad.

Bangkok to Abu Dhabi. A D to Heathrow. All went smoothly.

Cabin staff in full protective gear.

At check in I had to show that I’d filled in the isolation document for 14 day quarantine in UK. The people who hadn’t filled it in had to do so pre check in.

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The conversation discusses a UK citizen's recent return from Thailand, highlighting that travelers must fill out a quarantine isolation document upon check-in. There are questions regarding additional requirements like COVID tests and insurance. Comments speculate on quarantine enforcement and the current travel policies, which are described as confusing, especially regarding which countries are exempt from quarantine. Users are concerned about the risks of returning from Thailand to the UK during the pandemic.

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Hotel quarantine?

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Ivan ************

UK is just "self isolation" where you are meant to stay home. From everything I have heard, they are really not enforcing this at all strictly, there have been zero fines over people breaching it.

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Ben *******

In Australia we have to pay for our own quarantine in hotels, depending on circumstances if you have to pay.

More chance getting cv in public in Australia, especially since Thailand has no CV.

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Gill ************

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no.

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Jane ***********

How full was the flight

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?

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very few on first flight and few on second flight. Each time I was able to stretch out on 3 seats to myself

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Gill ************

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Looks blissful!

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Thanks so much for posting.

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Jesús *******

Not sure I understood.. A UK citizen needs quarantine to get back own country... (?)

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Ivan ************

the UK has a list of countries exempt from the quarantine requirement, due to low risk of Covid-19, but for some unclear reason Thailand is not on the list.

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All this is a big mess with unclear and changing policies and endless confusion for everybody. Patience seems to be the only way to go

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Gill ************

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yes

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well I will, but I find it harsh and unfair

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Anthony ********

so do we thank you

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Nick ************

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its so there is less chance of catching covid from the UK.

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no I'm traveling to the UK from Thailand to do 14 days isolation

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why?

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@Nick ***********

exactly

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Anthony ********

yep you better believe it

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@Emma ****************

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Patrick ********

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Andrew ********

It's random. Also if you have a uk number they can call and check on you

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Ryan *************

and if you choose not to answer?

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no idea.

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Anthony ********

Having already filled in the form is it quick through customs? And how do they propose to check your in quarantine?

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Terry ********

...And the further insanity is that the police have publicly announced that they will not enforce it giving all those lovely thoughtless uncaring people out there the green light not to bother!!!

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Nick ************

it's time the police were defunded totaly as they are now only good for harassing motorists. There is no deterrent for hardly anything any more including abuse of children. Time for right minded people who care about the country to stand up and be counted or leave for a better place. I have to admit I have opted for the latter.

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Terry ********

Because there is no police enforcement. And despite a £100 fine being announced the police have said they will not enforce it. There is no police enforcement because this Conservative govt. has cut police numbers and other public service workers to the bone so they simply cannot enforce it.

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they dont.

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Yes! This is our fucking incompetant, useless and uncaring UK Conservative government at work!!! Their pathetic response will make it more and more difficult for us to return to Thailand!

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Nick ************

I back Boris Johnson to the hilt over Brexit and a number of other current issues but over covid there is no other way to describe how the whole of the uk have responded to it in any other way than incompetent. I think it is today that they start to wear masks and everybody is still arguing about who should and who shouldn't have to. It is quite pathetic. I realy feel for those who have taken it seriously and are watching their truly wonderful efforts wasted.

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it's a total piss take! Especially for the NHS workers. Apparently today asda and sainsburys have said masks won't be mandatory in their stores.

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Then Asda and Sainsbury should be heavily fined. It is quite ridiculous how everybody ignores guidelines and does what they like. Still, glad I am not there.

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very quick. They have phone number so maybe they phone sometimes? I don’t really know

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thanks

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Daniel *******

Did you need Covid test and/or insurance for AD or London?

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No

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thanks

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Michael *******

i think i will just stay safe here and see what happens 🤔🤔

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Todd *********

Mogens it’s gotta be a nice change for your from you bitterness and acrimony though right?

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Jane ***********

not really

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Todd *********

I know - ur a natural spreader of joy also 😂 hope u had an awesome day

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Jane ***********

Jeez. From your SOH I'm guessing you're Canadian

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Jane ***********

s

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Thomas ********************

I'm looking forward to them 😅

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Todd *********

Mogens looking good so far.

Already miles past a life win

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Todd *********

we may still be saying that this time next year 🤷‍♂️

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Michael *******

you could be right with that 🤔🤔

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Todd *********

🤷‍♂️ ideally, we just get a way forward our from amnesty. Some sort of long term Covid visa for people whom remain in county.

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/360 day for a fee. Which could be payable on departure.

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Nick ************

come on Todd, that was my idea!

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Todd *********

it can be yours mate!

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