What steps should I follow to travel back to Thailand from the UK after being away due to COVID-19?

Great detail 😀

why are you insisting on sarcastic replies?

Hope you find this helpful! 😉

1. Visa requirements: You must have a valid visa to stay in Thailand, or re-entry permit, if not

You will have to proceed to apply for Thai visa for purpose of visits such as visa exemption, TR visa, etc at the nearest Thai Embassy or consulate in your residence country.

2. Prepare documents to apply for Certificate of Entry (COE) in which of the following Thai Embassy/Consulate needs:

a. You need to book an Alternative State Quarantine hotel for 15-night of state quarantine.

b. Having e-ticket confirmation/flight details from the airline.

c. Health insurance: Take a health insurance with at least 100,000 USD max coverage, stating also it takes in charge Covid-19.

3. Apply for Certificate of Entry (COE) ONLINE

The COE must be requested at least 7 days before departure for semi-commercial flights.

a. Then please register for COE online through: and filling in your personal information on application form also upload required documents into the system.

b. After submission of COE application, Thai Embassy/Consulate will pre-approve your application within 3 business days.

However, the visa application can be done independently, not waiting for the COE. It takes about a week for COE issuance. 4. Making an appointment for COVID test

You must obtain a COVID-19 lab test result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected by using RT-PCR test, issued not more than 72 hours before departure.

5. Finally almost done with Thailand entry requirement, please prepare the documents are as follows:

a. Valid Thai visa or re‑entry permit.

b. Declaration form

c. Certificate of Entry (COE).

d. Complete T.8 Form (Thailand’s Heath Declaration Form).

e. Medical certificate of COVID-19 Free by RT-PCR must be issued no more than 72 hours before departure.

f. Health insurance covering Covid-19 during the period of your stay in Thailand.

g. ASQ booking confirmation on arrival date.

h. Download the "ThailandPlus" App on your smart phone and complete the registration before travelling

Still need to do 14 nights quarantine at the moment. Even if vaccinated. Check London RTE, choose visa ( or visa exempt) and apply on line. Then you need COE, for which you need covid insurance, booked flights and ASQ confirmation . Also need negative RT- PCR test within 72 hours of first flight.

like you i am away from may last year hoping to do the phuket run in july

Why not go in July via Phuket sandbox no quarantine stay on the island for 7 days then free to leave

Apply online at the Thai embassy London for your CoE. You'll need the covid insurance and booking for quarantine.

Better you check with the Thai embassy from your place as here you will have so many positive or negative comments and you will be lost :).