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What challenges do expats face in reuniting with their families in Thailand during travel restrictions?

Family Separation Travel Restrictions Thailand Immigration Visa Issues Expat Challenges COVID-19 Impact

Clive ********

asked Jun 20, 2020

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Still stuck in uk .but my son still loves me 💕

Answer summary

This conversation reflects the emotional struggles of expats trying to reunite with their families amid travel restrictions due to COVID-19. One user shares a heartfelt message from their son, expressing love despite the distance. Other participants contribute their own experiences of being separated from family in Thailand, expressing concerns about the challenges posed by flight cancellations and the financial burden of quarantine protocols. There is a collective hope for a swift end to these restrictions, emphasizing the importance of family reunification.

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Chris *********

Kid has better grammar than a lot of FB commenters

6 years ago

Mark *********

Hi Clive, I’m also currently in the UK, and want to retire to Thailand when restrictions are lifted. Your beautiful Fathers Day message highlights the problem of so many families separated at this difficult time. Priority must be given to reunite families ASAP once Thailand opens its borders. Wishing you and your family are reunited together very soon. Best wishes, Mark

6 years ago

Clive ********

@Mark ********

thank you.😊 I only came back to see me father who ain't to good . Was due to fly back to me family in thailand on 22nd March. Flight got cancelled. Carnt see me getting back until the new year and when thai immigration drop isolation for 14 days at a hotel of there choice in bankok at your own cost it working out about 1000 pound robbing barsterds. Just gunna have to wait.😭

6 years ago

Mark *********

@Clive *******

Sorry to hear this Clive. I hope that you can return to Thailand well before the New Year. Many countries are talking about offering swab tests at the arrival airports with results know within hours. Austria are already doing this. This will hopefully prevent the long and expensive 14 Day quarantine process. Keep positive mate.

6 years ago

Rick *******

I have a ten year old son and wife in Udon Thani that I probably won't be allowed to see until next year. Not my choice and I miss them both. 😞

6 years ago

Clive ********

@Rick ******

ain't nice is it. I only came back to england to see me father he ain't to good. Flight got cancelled on 22nd March. Gunna have to grin and bear it mate.

6 years ago