Answered5 years ago
What should a traveler do if they missed their second PCR test in Thailand?
A friend came into Thailand under the Thailand Pass on December 27. Her arrival PCR test was negative. She apparently was supposed to get another test on January 3, but she didn’t go to the bospital for the second test until today — January 6, three days late. An employee at the hospital aas giving her trouble, saying that she was in violation of Thai law and should report herself to the immigration office.
Assuming that today’s test also is negative it seems like it’s a case of no harm, no foul.
Has anyone encountered this question?
Assuming that today’s test also is negative it seems like it’s a case of no harm, no foul.
Has anyone encountered this question?
Answer summary
A traveler in Thailand under the Thailand Pass missed her scheduled second PCR test, initiating a conversation about legal implications and what actions she should take. While some commenters assert she is in violation of Thai laws and should report to immigration, others share their own experiences of difficulty booking tests. There is debate over the responsibilities of travelers versus hotels regarding test bookings. The overall consensus is that compliance with health regulations is essential, and the traveler should act proactively to address her situation.
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Daniel ************
I was told it was one year in Prison if you did not do the second test on time.😎
Karim ***************
@Daniel ***********
doubt it. The Israeli guy who left hotel test and go quarantine before his result came back and with covid, got a 2000 baht fine.
Gary **********
If you had done the 2nd pcr at a Thai hospital it was free and paid for by the Thai government.
Ulrich ********
How much is the cost for a PCR test currently?
Steven ******
@Ulrich *******
depends whee you go, I've just paid 1500thb in pattayaUlrich ********
@Steven *****
thanks
James ***********
OPSo . . . The real question is not whether she is in violation of Thai law or whether or not she is a guest in Thailand. These are just dumb irrelevant responses. The inquiry is whether anyone has ever confronted this problem and what is the best way to deal with it.
If you have no direct experience on this point, just keep your irrelevant opinions to yourself.
If you have no direct experience on this point, just keep your irrelevant opinions to yourself.
Jim ***********
@James **********
test was free provided by guest country. Why not live by law guest country?
David *******
Uh oh. I arrived on 12 Dec test and go. Was given a self test kit to use in 7 days . Tested negative and went no further.I wasn’t aware of having to send it to someone.Hope I don’t get deported.
David *********
Yes , she is in violation of Thai law , she has breached her entry conditions , and honestly that is not good . It's not as simple as turn up " within 3 days " Why 3 days ? Why not 7 ? Rules are rules , and it's not her home country .
What in the Fck was she possibly thinking ? Not good at all .
What in the Fck was she possibly thinking ? Not good at all .
Mick *********
@David ********
there is also a flow on effect for future travellers, stronger rules could follow. I agree with you 100%.
Paul ********
Tea money time
Wing **********
Arrived 24th midnight next day morning pcr test. After negative result they handed to me a self test covid kit. Informing me I have to do it on
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days then email them back the result of my test.
John ******
I don't see the connection between immigration... and the ministry of health.
Andreas **********
I requested when and where for 2nd test and bbk hotel tell dont have too ? respect laws my ass they dont know ass from elbow
Loretta *******
We are guests in Thailand....!!!!
Andy *********
James H. Bluck
"..no harm no foul" if negative.
And if she is positive - should she go to jail and pay the hospital costs of those she infected by her selfishness?
"..no harm no foul" if negative.
And if she is positive - should she go to jail and pay the hospital costs of those she infected by her selfishness?
Michael ******
I didn’t even know you had to book it, I just walked into a hospital and had it done on day 5. The result arrived in the evening.
Lyb ******
@Michael *****
did the same, but the hospital doesn't want to give me the result. My wife got it (she is thai), but to me they said that as I did not get called to say that the result was positive, it thus was negative. But they refuse to give me the actual result on paper.Lyb ******
My hotel in Bangkok answered me that I did not need to send them the result ( that would be impossible, as I do not have it)
Michael ******
@Bart *******
That’s odd. They send me the result by email in the evening. Also, you need to report the result yourself. The hospital isn’t gonna do it for you. I had to contact my SHA hotel, and have them do it as the MoChana app doesn’t seem to work very well.
Karim ***************
She shouldn’t have even mentioned she was testing late… Why draw attention to it?
Jim ***********
@Karim **************
pink slip has date on it arrivedKarim ***************
@Jim **********
yes. But if you go in confidently and just say, you need to do your day ***
test, no one is looking at that date.Karim ***************
@Jim **********
are you a friend? We’re you there? Knowing Thailand very well, he should have just gone elsewhere. I’m pretty sure he pointed out coming late.Jim ***********
@Karim **************
the pink paper has dates on it ,. They wanted see proof when arrivedJim ***********
Changed on 24, day I arrived need 2 PCR tests
Steven ******
My hotel didn't say or give anything about my 2nd PCR test, maybe they are in violation of the law.
Jonathan *******
@Steven *****
I believe the second test is your responsibility not the hotels in relation to booking itSteven ******
@Jonathan ******
in the 1 night test & go?Jonathan *******
@Steven *****
you're fine then :)Steven ******
@Jonathan ******
ah right, I arrived before mid DecemberJonathan *******
@Steven *****
yes, since the changes made at end of December. They changed from a rapid test to a RT-PCRGary **********
I just walked into bang Lamung Hospital on the 30th about 2pm. Gave them copy of my passport and copy of the pink port letter I received when I landed at suvarnabhumi Airport
Gary **********
I arrived 24th.done pcr test at hotel in pattaya then done 2nd pcr on 30th.now in quarantine
Mick *********
She is a guest of this country and therefore must obey all laws to the letter. Possible arrest and deportation to follow.
Garrett ***********
@Mick ********
Calm down superstarMick *********
@Garrett **********
just wondering, are you here in Thailand?
Brett *********
@Garrett **********
now this is interesting 555Mick *********
@Garrett **********
also don’t pick your fight with only one person here. How about the previous comment of which you had no reply. You are admin and you should act accordingly. Don’t think you have a high level of importance, because you don’t.Garrett ***********
@Mi**
Oh trust me Mick, I'm important. My local 7-11 knows me by name. And I was referring to your embarrassment of a comment "sHe a GueSt In tHe KinGdoM!" No, she's a customer in a business transaction that was poorly planned, explained, and executed by the merchant. If the merchant can't be bothered to care about her covid test, than neither should she.
Mick *********
@Garrett **********
you say calm down, but you know I am right. You know that it is possible. So how about you pull your head in.Jim ***********
@Mick ********
wow. I spoke hospital in messenger and they told me 1000% do not go hospital without appointment. I couldn't get appointment in day 5-7. None available, first availability was day 10. Didn't want break immigration rules so walked in day 7. Glad I did.Mick *********
@Jim **********
smart moveJim ***********
@Mick ********
worst hospital could have said was go away. I have all paperwork in order try keep within rules, we are guests of the kingdom end of dayGarrett ***********
Hospital employee is a moron.
Jim ***********
I had similar problems, couldnt book 2nd test in days 5-7. No appointment available. Walked in hospital day 7 was tested within hour
James ***********
OP@Jim **********
any consequences with the immigration authorities?Jim ***********
@James **********
nope test was done day 7. When walked in hospital they looked at my paperwork said need test now. I'm flying Krabi soon and last thing want is problem
Gordon *******
Yes she is in violation of the Thai law that she entered the kingdom on & should report to immigration immediately , she would have been reported to the authorities by the hospital & would be better for her to go herself other than the good chance of police coming to her hotel to arrest her
Ashley ********
@Gordon ******
what’s the punishment the death penalty . This is a farce all of itMick *********
@Ashley *******
I guarantee in your country you want all visitors to follow your rules. This is not our country and not our rules. Maybe you stay here as a guest or maybe you are not here in Thailand, regardless of which is your situation the awesome people of Thailand have made easy rules to follow.Gordon *******
@Ash***
not that severe, probs a fine possible deportation , the rules are set for a reason !Activity
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