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What type of COVID test is required to enter Thailand: PCR or rapid antigen test?
Headed to Thailand soon, some confusion about the right covid test to enter the country. On line it says the rapid antigen test with results in an hour. But Thai embassy says it needs to be a PCR. That test takes 1-2 days for results, but needs to be within 72 hours.
Anyone no if a rapid test (antigen) is excepted?
Anyone no if a rapid test (antigen) is excepted?
Answer summary
There is confusion regarding the type of COVID test required to enter Thailand. While the Thai embassy states that a PCR test is mandatory, some travelers wonder if a rapid antigen test is acceptable. Comments from the community clarify that only the RT-PCR test is required for entry to Thailand, while rapid antigen tests may be allowed for domestic travel within Thailand, specifically to Phuket.
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Mma *******
You should be able to find a fast result 3hour turn around PCR test in your city. Costs more but good for peace of mind, with all the 72 hour math etc.
David *********
PCR , pretty simple .
Jared **********
The Thai embassy says it needs PCR
Why are you asking if antigen is accepted?
There’s no confusion, they tell you exactly what they want 🤷♂️
If you’re that worried about the time window then take multiple tests
Why are you asking if antigen is accepted?
There’s no confusion, they tell you exactly what they want 🤷♂️
If you’re that worried about the time window then take multiple tests
Jackie *********
We are travelling to Phuket via Singapore and got PCR booked
Henrik **********
@Jackie ********
please note that to transit in Singapore you’ll need a pcr test that’s maximum 48 hours old before deparure. ****************************************************************************
Jackie *********
@Henrik *********
it’s my second home not been there since July 2020Jackie *********
@Henrik *********
two weeks then out of U.K. can’t wait land of smiles here I comeHenrik **********
@Jackie ********
thats a long wait 😷 I know the feeling - going back in december 🤞Jackie *********
@Henrik *********
thank you. It’s all organised Henrik **********
@Jackie ********
Great. Enjoy your stay 😊👍
Dick **********
RT-PCR test only to enter Thailand
Jeff *********
OP@Dick *********
thanks, got PCR test appointments today at 4:30pm flight leaves 70 hours after hopefully get the results back before we board the flight.
Michael ********
RT-PCR test. Its only domestic travel to phuket that allows antigen test
Anita ******
I arrived on Monday. I took RT Pcr on Thurs 30th 1pm. Got results Friday. My flight was with Thai airways on Sunday 12:30pm. All was fine
Jeff *********
OP@Anita *****
thanks, getting tested approximately 70 hours before we fly PCR test hopefully get the results before flying.Activity
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