What are the requirements for Thais returning to Thailand under the Test and Go program, especially regarding COVID-19 testing and quarantine fees?

Thailand Visa Rules Test and Go Program COVID-19 Travel Regulations Thai Pass Quarantine Procedures Health Insurance PCR Testing Social Security in Thailand

Apr 17, 2022

3 years ago

Jay ********

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Test and go for Thais? My exwife is trying to make plans to return to CM, it is my understanding Thai pass required but no insurance requirements? She's currently in the UK and it's quite possible she'll be positive on a PCR test but not LFT. Anyone have any experience of Thais testing positive on arrival? Are they liable for 10days quarantine hospital fees? Thanks

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The discussion revolves around the requirements for Thai citizens returning to Thailand under the Test and Go program. It confirms that while a Thai Pass is necessary, health insurance is not required. It highlights concerns about testing positive on arrival and potential quarantine fees, noting that Thais have options such as using the Social Security Office (SSO) to possibly mitigate hospital fees.

Danny ********

Why don't you get her a certicate of recevory if you are convinced she is positive.

3 years ago

Lisa ********************

She needs to get Covid recovery certificate before she flies. And yes needs Thai pass but not insurance

3 years ago

Lisa ********************

@J**

then I'd do pcr before flight

3 years ago

Jay ********

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@Lisa *******************

I suspect she will have had covid, same time as myself nearly 4 weeks ago, nothing recorded / no certificate

3 years ago

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Jay ********

Brandon ************

They need everything except insurance, yes.

There's nothing special about Thais if they test positive on arrival. But they can tell the hospital they have SSO and likely get out of having to pay anything for their isolation. But it's difficult to say because social security may not pay for a hotel or hospitel.

3 years ago

Jay ********

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@Brandon ***********

That's as I thought, just trying to get some clarity as to whether she'd have to pay for a hospital stay, money she hasn't got.

Recovery cert is not an option, she's never been tested.

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Jay ********

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