What are the recent experiences of travelers arriving in Thailand during the pandemic?

Apr 9, 2021
4 years ago
Anthony ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Anyone had any bad experiences of traveling to Thailand just now?! Eg at airport? Ect I'm nervous?
10,095
views
6
likes
242
all likes
83
replies
8
images
43
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
In general, travelers have reported smooth experiences upon arriving in Thailand, provided they have all necessary paperwork in order. Many users noted that immigration and health controls were well-organized, and processing times were quick, typically under 30 minutes. However, some voices expressed concerns regarding rising Covid-19 cases and health measures, such as quarantine requirements. It's crucial for travelers to stay updated on regulations and ensure they have multiple copies of required documents.
Lisa ********************
I arrived back in Thailand in January. As long as you have all your paperwork, no problems, whatsoever.
Matthew *******
Hospitals not being able to test at the moment. All control is being lost at the moment

BREAKING: CCSA confirms closure of entertainment venues in 41 provinces from Saturday:
**********************


Bangkok hospitals suspend COVID-19 testing amid shortages:
**********************


Thailand reports 559 new COVID-19 cases, 1 more death:
**********************


Restrictions announced in Chiang Mai - alcohol banned in restaurants:
**********************


Hua Hin: 30% of hotel bookings cancelled:
**********************


No quarantine in Phuket for arrivals:
**********************
Dimitri ********
I arrived yesterday. It took a couple of hours at the airport, which irritated me after travelling for 16 hours. I did worry before leaving. But everything is fine now. Make sure that you have multiple copies of everything. They were asking people where they were going to stay after the quarantaine hotel, and even wanted documents about your booking for that. That was the only difference at immigration compared to previous times. I told them that I was going to stay at a girlfriends condo, so I did not have documents of that, only the address, and that was enough for them.
Jill ******
If you are worried, it’s not the travelling that is the problem it is the increasing variant COVID in Bangkok that has the authorities so worried (and me) that they are planning to set up 10 field hospitals across Bangkok giving 3000 beds.
George *******
Last week the first plane with tourists from Germany arrived.
Benjamin ******
@George ******
Tourists been entering Thailand for a while now
Vincent ********
With being vaccinated can you quarantine for your 7 days in bkk or just in certain cities 🤷‍♂️
Transitvan ******
Pattaya shops closed again.
Johan ********
@Alp *******
Wrong, only bars and clubs are closed. Shops and restaurants are open.
Kev **********
@Johan *******
he didnt respond as he knew he was wrong
Kev **********
@Alp *******
ime in pattaya right now been to 4 shops today a restaurant and seen multiple bars open
ลีน่าทอง ***********
Just to update..

**************************************************************
**********
**********
*****
*****
49/posts/
*****
*****
*****
50/
Nicole ********
I’m on the special tourist visa, you can stay up to 9 months with extending every 3 months. Ends in October though. It was a breeze coming in, but I was there for a couple hours because it was peak time, around 11am. A bunch of flights came in all at the same time but they have chairs in order and washrooms close buy so it was nice ☺️ I’m still in quarantine, but so happy I came.
Brian *******
Have necessary documentation, patience, more money than clothes. If you have a newer notebook computer, don't bring the box it came in, you would probably be charged import tax on it. Real Thailand is to be found in smaller, less touristy cities and villages, but that is only my personal preference. Metered taxi out of the airport is safest for not getting ripped like a rookie. Night train north is lovely. BYO.
Dimitri ********
@Brian ******
metered taxi out of the airport? When was the last time you visited? 😂
Istvan *********
Not at all.
Lee *********
Traveled 3 weeks ago, smoothest I have come through airport in 22 years of coming here. Everything was well organised and slick
Simon *******
Chill out mate it’s easy and really well organized I was of the plane and in my quarantine hotel 45 mins tops 🙏🙏🙏
Karl **********
Has the global pandemic ended with international borders open ??
Ivan ************
Anyone can enter Thailand now for any reason, including tourism. Have to quarantine.
Joe ******
Kati *******
Good luck 🍀
Gerry ********
I arrived back in Bangkok in Oct last year after getting stuck in the UK in March. So glad I made it back. I cant think of a more organised, civilised and pleasant place to be during this world cirsis.
Burnard ************
Yes, bad experiences a couple of times before the Pandemic.

Thai Immigration "is like a box of chocolates....you never know what your gonna get."

Good luck!
Nigel ********
BKK is a well oiled machine. Very quick, very smooth, very organised.
Dimitri ********
@Nigel *******
They could hardly handle a couple of hundred people yesterday at BKK airport. I arrived yesterday. I would not call it smooth and organised.
David ********
@Nigel *******
also the covid Hotspot
Greg *********
smooth as silk
Matthew *******
Don’t even think about travelling to Thailand for at least 12 months

If u do and u have a problem u deserve what u get
Chanthima **********
No problem to visit Thailand. All safe. Just complete the necessary documents at your local Thai Embassy and quarantine on arrival. 👍
John *****
😂😂😂
John *****
@Matthew ******
I can tell that you’re an American, probably a Trump supporter.

Take note, non-Americans. This is why so many of us intelligent, educated people want to get out of this shitty country (I’m talking about the US).
Matthew *******
@Johnny ****
I’m American lol

How did you come to that conclusion Einstein?
John *****
@Matthew ******
It’s obvious based on your views on COVID.

Maybe read a book and try to get a better understanding of science and virology before voicing an uneducated opinion.
Matthew *******
@Johnny ****
can you also point out where I have stayed my views on covid

It seems you are nothing more than a load mouthed git
John *****
@Matthew ******
Your posts indicate that you believe that quarantine is a problem and that you don't take COVID seriously.

Also, your poor grammar gave you away as a typical American idiot.

Take some college classes. Improve your grammar. Improve your understanding of science and the world.

You would think that someone that spends time in other countries would be more intelligent and worldly, but there are always exceptions (you are the exception).
Matthew *******
@Johnny ****
you really are a half wit

Please tell me what my views on covid are and how you draw the conclusion that I’m American
Stan *******
@Johnny ****
blocked idiot
Stan *******
@Johnny ****
please leave. Easy. Thailand is a military dictatorship when free speech is punished with jail, disappearance, a nation where the few rich keep the poor in perpetual poverty. It's a nation ruled by racist policies against its own people, and where money determines the value of a human life. I'm sure you'll enjoy living in that system better than the USA.
John *****
@Stan ******
I am leaving the US. Maybe you should stay out of Thailand. Stupid boomer
Stan *******
@Johnny ****
I live in thailand asshole... For the past ten years... Going to thailand for the prostitutes I assume... Jerk
John *****
@Stan ******
I’m sure you know a ton about prostitutes.

Go back to the US and continue to ruin that country like your generation has for decades. Don’t ruin other countries.

I swear you Boomers are worse than COVID
Marc ********
Chris *********************
@Matthew ******
tosser what do you know are you sitting in a little bed sit in uk some where gagging for pattaya life
Chris *********************
@Matthew ******
negative tosser give advice don't take the piss
Steve **********
@Matthew ******
hate to agree, but I do. Covid not serious. Air pollution is " hazardous " many places closed, many tourist destinations are ghost towns.
George ********
@Steve *********
Covid is not serious? Tell that to 595,000 dead Americans.
Picanin ***********
@George *******
how many Iraqis did you lot kill... 🤔
Steve **********
@George *******
read the thread. We,'re addressing Thailand.
Michael ********
@Matthew ******
very happy with there policies my in laws in Thailand have been safe. Unlike my parents who had to deal with western policies and unfortunately that resulted in my father passing away.

I have done quarantine twice now and happy to do again if required.
Nigel ********
And what is your alternative? USA, South Africa, India, Europe, UK, I think Asia is the safest continent over the last 12 months.

Maybe just maybe it's a serious problem worldwide and Thailand is handling it better.
Chris ******
@Matthew ******
You clearly have no idea what you talking about
Steve *******
@Matthew ******
thank you for posting. You’re the 3rd person I’ve had the good fortune to block today.
Michael ********
@Matthew ******
WTF you talking about
Matthew *******
@Michael *******
the place will continue to be a basket case with all its covid policies for a very long time

They Clearly have no idea what they are trying to do
Matthew *******
@George *******
yeah wearing a clown nose to raise money for a charity for cot death you dickhead
George ********
@Matthew ******
finally you post about something you know intimately and I don't refer to cot death or clown noses
Matthew *******
@George *******
what drugs are u on ?
George ********
Matthew *******
@George *******
yeah didn’t think u would try and explain the garbage u were posting but hey I’m not surprised as that’s what wankers do

You might want to have a look at your previous posts
George ********
@Matthew ******
The clown nose suits you and allows everyone to know what kind of guy you are. Enjoy your day Krusty
Matthew *******
@George *******
glad u have a problem with people raising awareness for babies dying

Says a lot about yourself
George ********
@Matthew ******
buddy you are obnoxious, arrogant and very simple minded. If you cured cancer, rescued puppies from being eaten and donated both kidneys to total strangers, my opinion of you would not change. Enjoy your day and good luck with applying for sainthood
Matthew *******
@George *******
touched a nerve did I big mouth ?
George ********
@Matthew ******
not at all little man, you know what you are, I know what you are 🤡🤡🤡
Matthew *******
@George *******
who helped you with that comeback ?

As bad as it is to clever for you to have thought up

You must be a very sad individual
George ********
George Farmer who helped you with that comeback ?

As bad as it is to clever for you to have thought up

You must be a very sad individual too not to haha
George ********
@Matthew ******
Time to stop feeding mr attention seeker, off to Potts Point with you and pay for it my red nosed philanthropist.
Matthew *******
@George *******
yet you keep sending me comments

You really are a poor pathetic person, on the plus side I am enjoying laughing at you
Mark **********
I flew from Manchester 🇬🇧 via Dubai. Was absolutely fine. As per other answers, just make sure you have all the required paperwork.

Safe travels ✈️ 😊
Sam ******
Turn back quickly! Go back now! There's a virus and it's killin everyone, and I think aliens have landed too aaaaahhhhhh
Bobby ********
Samuray Ozay. Everything's fine in Thailand. What are you talking about? 🤣🤣
Neil *********
It’s very slick here much better than most p. As long as you have all the necessary paperwork you will have no issues whatsoever so check you have it all in place
Paul *******
It will be fine a well prepared procedure

Best of luck
Rick *****************
I had no difficulties or delays whatsoever.

I was one of the first off the aircraft in Bangkok and was through immigration, health control, etc. and in a taxi in less than 20 minutes.
Bobby ********
As Hans has said. Just relax
Hans *********
Like all time in Life - if you have all OK - all want be OK!
ลีน่าทอง ***********
There will be an official news later today about what will happen at Bangkok due to the upsurge of Cov cases
ลีน่าทอง ***********
**************************************************************
**********
**********
*****
*****
49/posts/
*****
*****
*****
50/
Rene *****
Assuming you have all your paperwork done well, and carry a couple of paper copies of everything, it is all very smooth. I arrived yesterday and it was all very thorough, well organized and easy. The ATM’s directly after passport control are functioning.
Scott *******
Not at all.. The process of getting through the airport is a breeze, assuming you've got all your documents in order.
Benjamin ******
Which airport? Where are you flying from?
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
... members · 60% approval rate
The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.
Join the Group
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
View the Conversation
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else