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What travel options are available for a friend in Chiang Rai wanting to return to Ho Chi Minh?

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May 8, 2020
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Didier *******
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hello ... I have a friend currently in Chiang Rai who wants to go home to Ho Chi Minh.

Is there any solution ? Air, road ?
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A friend in Chiang Rai wants to return home to Ho Chi Minh but faces travel restrictions. Land borders to Vietnam are currently closed, while air travel may be an option, pending flight availability. Contacting the Vietnamese embassy in Thailand is recommended for the latest updates on repatriation flights and travel regulations. It is noted that as of early May 2020, no travel is likely until at least July, so patience is advised.
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Addy ***********
I saw people walking home in ten days and sleep in tempels because no money and work to Cambodia what about a byclicly
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John **********
Bottom line sit tight you aint going nowhere till july earliest!!
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Didier *******
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Many thanks for tour responses !
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Darren *******
If Vietnam is the same as Thailand right now in terms of land borders and flight ban then he's not entering Vietnam.
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Joseph ******
If Vietnam National, there will be a repatriation flight from Thailand to Vietnam on the 17 th of this month... check with v, embassy for details.
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Didier *******
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@Joseph *****
 je is French
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Bim *******
Hover board.
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Steve *********
Is your friend Vietnamese?
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Didier *******
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@Steve ********
 no he is French
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Phill ******
possible . there are some repatriation flights , but you will need to contact your consular or embassy to find that out.
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Jay *******
Contact the VN embassy in Thailand.
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Stuart *********
Land borders are closed. Air might be possible but you’d need to research where flights are going
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