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What should I do if my flight is delayed and my COVID-19 test exceeds the 72-hour requirement for entering Thailand?

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Jun 17, 2021

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Anthony ********

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Question about 72 hours negative coronavirus . Does anyone know what happens if you're flight is delayed taking you over the 72 hours? Does Thailand accept this is out of your control?

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The question concerns the implications of a flight delay that may cause a traveler's negative COVID-19 test result to exceed the 72-hour validity window for entering Thailand. A comment advises travelers to have their tests done 24 hours before departure to avoid complications.

Garrett ***********

Get your test done 24 hours before departure, then you have nothing to worry about.

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Gordon *******

No tests done on Saturday as weekend and flight is on Sunday ..sort that out than

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Mick *********

Bangkok Pattaya Hospital do tests 7 days, had mine today (Sunday)

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Garrett ***********

7 days for a cov8d test?

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Mick *********

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no 7 days a week, had my test done at 9am got results 3pm same day (today)

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Garrett ***********

Lots of places do tests 7 days a week. Find another testing site.

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Easier said than done.

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from what I’ve heard from other posts on this subject there is little to no flexibility on this unfortunately. If the test is more than 72 hours old from whatever your departure time ends up being it won’t be accepted, sorry. Maybe go in 48 hours ahead of time? Most labs can get results in 24 hours if they know it’s urgent for a flight.

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Garrett ***********

Result times depend on how busy the lab is. Now there's not a lot of people being tested (especially in the west were most are vaccinated). Should have same day results Most places.

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yes I've been thinking about this. But then you are relying on the testing company keeping to their promise!

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