Unanswered6 years ago
What travel restrictions should I expect when returning to Thailand in late November?
I'm planning on returning to Thailand in late November. Does anyone know what kind of restrictions will be in place at that time, if any at all? Any advice would be good, as I'd like to book my ticket asap.
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The community consensus indicates uncertainty about travel restrictions to Thailand in late November. Many comments express that it's too early to predict specifics, and even government information is subject to change. Comments also suggest not booking tickets yet and waiting until closer to the date for more reliable information. Regular updates and official announcements should be monitored to ensure accurate and timely travel plans.
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Tim *******
What sort of a stupid person would pose a question such as this? W,hile your at it, ask if it will be raining on the Wednesday of the week that you land 🙄🙏
Robert ******************
@Tim ******
ditto to all that everyone is a mind reader now amazing 😉 Robert ******************
I have my flights to Bangkok on 1st January 2021 from Birmingham UK 🇬🇧 so fingers Crossed 🤞✈️🇹🇭😊🙏
Matthew *******
@Robert *****************
make sure u can get a refund Robert ******************
@Matthew ******
yes Emirates can forward it Flight ✈️ price hasn’t changed so I’ve taken a gamble and my holidays at work are fixed so I’ll take full responsibility if I can’t go 🤔🙏✈️😊Matthew *******
Derek ********
If I was gonna have a bet I’d say borders open by that stage.
Brian ********
If you are from UK USA probably next year
Edward ******
Good question! U think you are missing Thailand!
Erik *********************
Nobody know Nothing.
That’s all I know, and I live here 🇹🇭🙏
That’s all I know, and I live here 🇹🇭🙏
Joseph *************
OP@Erik ********************
thanks Erik *********************
@Joseph ************
Rumors all day long, but just talking crap and a lot of ifs and but’s....When it opens...I can guarantee You’ll Notice we’re back in business 👍
Charles ****************
Let me gaze into my crystal ball.... I do not know.
Joseph *************
OPDamn just a thought if you don't know the answer, then just say you have no clue. No need for smart arse crystal ball or magic 8 answers. This is an advice groupe and not a piss take groupe after all
Matthew *******
@Joseph ************
mate I don’t think anyone knows.It’s all guess work
My advice
Watch for official announcements only and beware because they also are changing in a daily basis and not just in Thailand
Stay safe
Tod *********
It's a visa advice group, NOT a fortune telling group.
There isn't a person on this group has the slightest idea what the new entry requirements will be when/if they manage to get this country opened back up. :O
Right now it looks like they're slowly opening up and now foreigners married to thais can apply on a case by case basis to get back in BUT they need to apply for permission, have a negative covid test within 3 days of when they fly in, have 100K USD covid insurance, pay for the 14 day quarantine here out of their own pocket and even those people are still approved on a case by case basis
Now will they keep those requirements when they start letting tourists back in? Who knows..
There isn't a person on this group has the slightest idea what the new entry requirements will be when/if they manage to get this country opened back up. :O
Right now it looks like they're slowly opening up and now foreigners married to thais can apply on a case by case basis to get back in BUT they need to apply for permission, have a negative covid test within 3 days of when they fly in, have 100K USD covid insurance, pay for the 14 day quarantine here out of their own pocket and even those people are still approved on a case by case basis
Now will they keep those requirements when they start letting tourists back in? Who knows..
Joseph *************
OP@Tod ********
thanks very much. No harm I asking Tod *********
I apologize
It's way too soon in the game to start predicting what the entry policy will be like FIVE months from now.
For example, no one knew until yesterday (when they annouced it at the press conference) that they were going to open it up to foreigners married to thaiz, so the situation is quite fluid and only time will tell. :)
@Joseph ************
as my comments came off crass and/or snarky that was not my intent. I only wanted to point out that we're 6 weeks away from the amnesty thailand gave foreigners here running out AND they just now started re-opening the country to select groups of foreigners. It's way too soon in the game to start predicting what the entry policy will be like FIVE months from now.
For example, no one knew until yesterday (when they annouced it at the press conference) that they were going to open it up to foreigners married to thaiz, so the situation is quite fluid and only time will tell. :)
Tod *********
Here let me consulate my Magic 8 Ball and see what the entry requirements to thailand (a country currently closed to regular tourism) might have
Damn... .. Just as I thought :(
Damn... .. Just as I thought :(
Robert **********
Beaten daily
Rick *******
I am in the same boat, but am not planning on going back to Thailand until next year, or until they get their act together.
Steve **********
@Rick ******
Its not Thai's act. Right now we are Covid free, as is Vietnam. We dont have fools throwing rallys saying " I dare you "
Rick *******
No such thing as Covid free. Do some serious research.
Ronald *********
You need to buy a crystal ball, nobody can give you a correct answer at this time.
Steve **********
Not to be flip, but "how long is a piece of string" -noone knows from 1 week to next
John ********
Too early to know anything for that far ahead !! Crystal ball !! Waiting to go back myself , but can wait
Luc ************
Restrictions for you are, 30 days quarantaine, no acces to alcohol, only farang food, no airco, . . . Please stop posting stupid questions.
Joseph *************
OP@Luc ***********
genuine question I thought. Sorry you felt the need to provide a stupid answer. No question is a stupid question, that's how we have got where we are today. By asking questions. Thanks anyway Luc ************
@Joseph ************
follow this guy and stop asking questions that have been asked numerous times. Or scroll down and read.@https://www.facebook.co************************
Sam *****
@Joseph ************
the decisions by all governments are very fluid and unsrable on a daily nadis,, so who would knlw that far in advance? Even thai government wouldn't know... So tes, your questuon, even thought might be genuine, it lacjs common sense! Sam *****
@Joseph ************
you dont help in that area.. You do it all by yourself... And clearly, judging by all the rrdoonsrs, everyone agrees.Just learn to accept it and stop defending your simple mistake
Joseph *************
OP@Sam ****
well common sense would suggest that as we are allowed to travel to other countries now I'm more than entitled to ask a question, that really only required a simple answer. No none of of know what is going on right. Rather than trying to make me look stupid for asking a simple question that only required an simple answer 
Tony ******
Nobody is going anywhere get used to it
Graham ********
Don't think about buying a ticket before 1st October.
Graham ********
Yes you could pay for a ticket but the flight might be cancelled and there is no money back guarantee, only a refund. Leave the money in your bank.
Alexander **********
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Phill ******
FFS.
ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
hold on i am reading my crystal ball give me a few
Rob ********
@ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ ******
I’ve got two balls neither are crystal 😀Rob ********
Silly question,no one knows what’s happening now let alone November. Come on people have some common sense when post on here . I’m sure people post on here just to get a reaction. Can’t be that stupid surely
Robert ******
Tarot card reader maybe helpful
Jeffrey ******
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Ivan ************
800k deposit or 65k/month income is not huge in the context of the article which is talking about targeting wealthy tourists. Anyone who routinely stays in four or five star hotels easily has that sort of money.
ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
and yes in their eyes its huge sums of money
ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
if you dont have at least a 65 000 bt pension or 800 000 bt in the bank its over for you lol
Ivan ************
@ᘻᗅᖶ****
(1) these are not exactly huge sums of money for someone looking for long-term residency, (2) these were never required of tourists anyway, so not relevant to the discussion.ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
@Ivan ***********
yes it is 65,000 a month pension or 800,000 in the bank that you have to prove that you have before you apply for a Visa is long-term. This is very relevant to the discussionᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
they already did it
Lance *********
Everyone’s 🔮 stopped working in March.
Matthew *******
Probably won’t happen
Make sure everything u book is refundable
Make sure everything u book is refundable
Ադամ ********
@Matthew ******
My guess is it will be possible, but then( With large expense and documentation).Matthew *******
@Adam *******
don’t hold your breathTo be honest who knows what will happen when
I just can’t see much happening this year
I hope I’m wrong
Robert ******************
I have booked my flights from Birmingham UK 🇬🇧 to Bangkok 🇹🇭 via Dubai on 1st January 2021 returning on 21st February 2021 if I just can’t go I will take full responsibility so fingers Crossed 🤞🙏🇹🇭😊✈️
Michael *******
@Robert *****************
good luck Robert ******************
@Michael ******
thanks 🙏 I’ll find out the facts by December the Thailand 🇹🇭 Consulate in Cardiff worse case I’m wrapped up for the winter 🥶 in the UK 🇬🇧 lol 😆 Michael *******
@Robert *****************
yes i came last December for a holiday been here ever since and very grateful they let me stay , beaches just opened here shopping centre and restaurants open, but bars and clubs all closed , very quiet no tourists and no flights in , so i am just sitting tight here and enjoying the sun , and there seems to be less virus case's in Thailand at present 🤔
Mikus *****
Even if they open the border they will probably demand something from tourist, (deposit, insurance or certificate that you free of covid 19 etc.) i'm not planning anything untill everything will be back to normal.. Hopefully next year
ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
just save the pension checks until its clear
Gordon *********
We don't know what is going on know never mind November
Robert **********
I am not planning on anything g before September next year until hopefully everything will be better as the govt seems to be a bit unsure and still quite restrictive
J ******************
Pay attention to Governments not gossip
Gareth ********
@J *****************
that changes on a daily basis.J ******************
@Gareth *******
but they are the only ones to decide our fate 
Garrett ***********
@J ******
Government is nothing but gossip.ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
Not even the president knows
ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
even Prayut Chan-o-cha dont know lol
ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
hahahaha
ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
you know what i mean
Garrett ***********
@ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ ******
Thailand doesn't have a president.ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
No one knows yet
Steve *********
Same answer as everyone who asks an unanswerable question ... WE DON'T KNOW.
Andrew-Clifford ********
I’m wanting to return for Christmas but sadly I won’t be booking tickets yet, I’m from the UK 😩
Tod *********
The virus🧟♀️ has its own timeline,🤔 has made no plan👩🏫👩💼 and will do what we let it do by droping our gaurds. One Large religious gathering of any stripe, Musical or large sporting event, could change everthing 👨⚖️👩🏫👩💼6 hours before your planned departure or arrival. Keep an ear to the ground watch the trend and make your plan a few days before departure.
Bim *******
How much is pizza.
Jonas *************
My guess is that no pizza will be allowed at that date!
David *********
@Bim ******
120฿ slice right?Bim *******
@David ********
not sure maybe about 140. Haha David *********
@Bim ******
isn't that with extra pepperoni or chesse? 
Noel *****************
Hang on I will look into my crystal ball
Corwin *********
Haha gold
Adam ******
@No**
can you ask for the lotto numbers too?
Dave ********
OMG......seriously
Chris ******
Me 3
Shivan ****************
No one knows anything.....
Terry ********
What they are now,what they could be then and how often they change by the hour.. I wouldn't be planning anytime soon even Nov.
Jeremy *********
I would not book a ticket yet mate. They will take your money and just can't see your flight.think about 2021 March .
David *********
@Jeremy ********
he should book it and make sure it's a non refundable and non changeable ticket.Jeremy *********
@David ********
lol ok that will help him
Danny *******
Nobody knows and if they say they do, don't listen.
David *********
@Danny ******
shhhhh. Don't tell him that.I was going to start a business that charged 500k for the information that these people seem to want. And make an announcement date so they all get it as the same time.
Or maybe just sell the Intel to the highest bidder in an auction.
Because all of us obviously know everything that's going on even before the government has made a plan let alone an announcement.
Dean ********
It changes every day.
Jeff *******
no one, including the government, knows at this point.
Bob **********
Don't book it might not be open by then it's going to depend on what country your from
Mark ******
Nobody know IF you can come in November or what restrictions will be in place.
Marko ************
too early to say nothing....nobody know...
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