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What are the quarantine rules for Thai nationals returning from the UK during COVID-19?
Hi there, my son lives in Thailand and I usually visit him every 6 weeks. His birthday is coming up fairly soon and I don’t want to miss that day .. I live in the Uk ..
Am I correct in saying the Uk is not on the list of welcome tourists ( no matter the circumstance) ?
My child’s mum would be willing to bring him to me instead if it wasn’t for having to do the 2 week hotel quarantine when returning ..
Do Thai nationals have to do the 2 week quarantine no matter what country they arrive from ?
I was hoping that perhaps I could meet them in a relatively Covid free country ( where they wouldn’t need to quarantine on returning )
Any suggestions very welcome 🙏
Kind regards
Am I correct in saying the Uk is not on the list of welcome tourists ( no matter the circumstance) ?
My child’s mum would be willing to bring him to me instead if it wasn’t for having to do the 2 week hotel quarantine when returning ..
Do Thai nationals have to do the 2 week quarantine no matter what country they arrive from ?
I was hoping that perhaps I could meet them in a relatively Covid free country ( where they wouldn’t need to quarantine on returning )
Any suggestions very welcome 🙏
Kind regards
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around the challenges faced by a UK resident wishing to visit his son in Thailand, particularly in light of current COVID-19 quarantine regulations. It is noted that the UK is not on Thailand's list of countries exempt from quarantine, meaning travelers from the UK, including Thai nationals, are required to undergo a two-week hotel quarantine upon returning to Thailand. Suggestions for possible solutions, such as considering travel to countries with fewer restrictions and monitoring updates about travel bubbles, are also mentioned.
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John *********
Thailand still having to go through quarantine for U.K. not in the first 59, but could be added soon, first 59 on July 10th, Thailand is on the list for travel too, so should open up for getting covid insurance.
Ben *********
Just admiring your passion, hope there is a way. Good luck.
Joshua *********
Hi Tom Just on BBC News People travelling from from thailand to the uk
As Thailand is one of the 75 countries being given the green light
So perhaps your Mrs could come to UK
How ever like barry said she may have to contact Thai embassy About how she can returns to Thailand etc
As Thailand is one of the 75 countries being given the green light
So perhaps your Mrs could come to UK
How ever like barry said she may have to contact Thai embassy About how she can returns to Thailand etc
Steven ****************
as of right now she has no choice but to quarantine.
Tom ********
OPthanks Joshua , the problem is she doesn’t want to quarantine in a hotel room when she arrives back in Thailand ..
Joshua *********
@Tom *******
OK mate no worries Hope you manage to sort something out Barry *******
Seen a similar post a half hour ago. Your wife would have to quarantine at her cost as she left voluntarily, also she would have to contact the Thai Embassy in the country she goes to for permission to go back. That could take weeks.
Steven ****************
@Graham ********
when leaving UK they don't pass immigration so if she had to go past I don't think there would be to much of a problem unless it's automatically recorded when she leaves for future visas. Tom ********
OPthanks Barry, yes she is Thai .. I think I’ll have to play the patience game here and hope for the best come mid August .. of coarse everything is so unpredictable!
Barry *******
@Tom *******
There is talk of a 'travel bubble opening soon in neighbouring countries. Maybe that could be an option.Tom ********
OPThat sounds promising
Graham *********
@Barry ******
.to clarify...my friends wife in the uk...visa extended till July 31...does she have to contact UK thai embassy for a flight etc...her husband thinks she can fly with any airline back to Thailand in August...thanxBarry *******
@Graham ********
I don't know what the regulations will be in August but as of now she would have to go through the embassy.Graham *********
@Barry ******
..yes I thought the same....Barry *******
@Graham ********
She could apply now and ask the embassy for dates for repatriation flights. That the road I would probably go down.Graham *********
@Barry ******
..yes on 6 month visa...Barry *******
@Graham ********
She is Thai?Graham *********
@Barry ******
.thanx for that..he just won't listen..so I expect she will go on over stayGraham *********
Any quarantine for me I wont travel...sit and wait
Rob ******
Tom it’s a bit early to say . But it looks like for the next month , it’s 2 weeks quarantine on anything involving Thailand . The government is targeting Rich Koreans and Chinese first . Malls first .
Tom ********
OP ok thanks Rob 👍
Dana *******
How about Switzerland ?
Will ************
Yes. Thai nationals have to do 2 weeks quarantine when returning to Thailand
Coilean *********
I would be in no doubt they will have quarantine the UK is having a terrible time with Covid. Its bad news but its the new world we all have to live in now.
Graham *********
Hi...go to richard barrow on twitter...he is the man in the no..he has contacts with the thai government....hope that help..i follow him everyday to keep up to speed
Bobby ********
@Graham ********
. Richard Barrow can't change the law 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Rob **********
@Bobby *******
- No,he can't but his advice has much more meaning than people on here guessing. Bobby ********
@Henry ******
. A negative covid test for what purpose?
Henry *******
@Bobby *******
I just heard today (rumors??) that there's an option to pay 4000 baht and have a covid test done and if negative... anyone know anything about that?Bobby ********
@Rob *********
. The daily video updates from the Australian ambassador are also good sources of reliable information. Although targetted at Australians, many of the topics cover any nationality****************************************************************************
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@Rob *********
. All changes are announced by PR Thai on a daily basis. That is the most accurate update you will get. A few hours ago, they announced there are now 13 hotels in the ASQ network, as they are stepping up the accommodation required for the influx expected in the next few weeks. Quarantine is here for a while, and people coming in have to accept it, or stay out. Most of the comments on this thread are correct, so when you say nobody has a clue you're actually underestimating people's ability to read****************************************************************
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@Bobby *******
- Yes, this is the case now, but it's a guess to say how long the quarantine measures will last. Next week it may be shelved. Next month, nobody knows, so it's a guess. If anybody has a source it's Richard Barrow but nobody on here has a clue. Bobby ********
@Rob *********
. You obviously missed the earlier post, which produced the official release from PR Thailand. I'll help you out and show it again here. No-one's guessing. This is factual.Graham *********
@Bobby *******
..who can lol every 5 minutes som choi has a new brain on..555Tom ********
OP@Graham ********
thanks .Graham *********
@Tom *******
..your welcome mate
Rob ******
Hi Tom, there are no exceptions to the quarantine rule :(
Tom ********
OP😞
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