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When can I bring my cat from the UK to Thailand without restrictions?
Hi does anyone know when things are back to normal the process of taking a cat from the uk 🇬🇧 to Thailand
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around the challenges of bringing a cat from the UK to Thailand, especially amid ongoing travel restrictions due to Covid-19. Various comments provide insights into the current quarantine requirements, the ease of transporting smaller pets, and the general process involved in relocating pets. Some suggest using an agent for smoother logistics, while others comment on the general state of animal welfare in Thailand and the risks of losing pets once they arrive.
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Sabine *********
Some airlines allow them as hand luggage on board.
Bob *******
OP@Sabine ********
thanks for information Sabine *********
All sorts of animals fly around the globe, all the time. When I was just out of school and didn't have the money for plane tickets, I worked as a groom for a German horse shipping company. The quarantine stations of airports are full of pets and other animals traveling. I don't know where in the US you are, but if your airline can't help, try Jet Pets in L.A. They ship everything, from horses, to ostriches to whales and dolphins. No kidding:-)
Bob *******
OP@Sabine ********
I am in uk 🇬🇧 
Edgar *********
Too many cats here in Thailand already ... Collect a stray from your local Temple.
John ****************
Great advice !!! Adopt a homeless cat here! PLEASE DON'T BRING ANY MORE !
John *********
Dont do it, it will be poisened there are thousands of cats n dogs out there already
Terary **********
Put 1 cat in freezer - let stand 24-36 hours
Day of travel - place cat in suitcase
Go to airport as normal
If AND ONLY IF asked about the cat - tell them its your emotional support animal
Check baggage as normal
Check-in and board as normal
Upon arrival claim bag or not up to you.
Mission accomplished 1 cat arrived in Thailand.
Day of travel - place cat in suitcase
Go to airport as normal
If AND ONLY IF asked about the cat - tell them its your emotional support animal
Check baggage as normal
Check-in and board as normal
Upon arrival claim bag or not up to you.
Mission accomplished 1 cat arrived in Thailand.
John *******
Dear. Bob, i came to BKK last year September and brought my little dog. I used an agent called Yoss. He is very good, and helps you through the whole proces with care. He speaks English and his price is very reasonable. You can contact him on number +66 92-446-4956. Give him a call and he can help you I believe. I’m not sure about cats but dogs dont have to do quarantine in Thailand. Hope this will help you.
Bob *******
OP@John ******
thank you your help John *******
@Bob ******
your welcome. He is a friendly, helpful, and reliable guy. He took my dog when I arrived at the airport from me and brought it to the pet hotel (he gave me proposals for a few, and my dog loved it there). He stayed there for my quarantine period and i needed 2 weeks to find my condo. I came from Malaysia and he arranged the needed procedures and documents there also for me. You can choose if you want him to do that or do it yourself. Not pushing to get money out of you. I took my dog as oversized luggage which is much cheaper then sending it by cargo. 
Oliver *************
I’m Pussible to Meow
Wayne ********
Drug it, put it in your luggage. It will have a nice sleep on the flight.
Naomy ******************************
Cat i think possible by cargo, but i am not sure 100%, there is a grup for flight volunteer on facebook, I used them twice for my dog to Europe, Try to find them in Flight Volunteer Pet Thailand, i guess, i dont remember. Hope this can help.
Marcus *********
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55!Bob *******
OPThanks for the info!
Lindsay **********
Idk about coming into Thailand, but Qatar was very helpful when I left in August with 2 cats. They gave me all the numbers I needed to try to travel stress free
Tony *********
Next year so stay there
Gary ************
Why would you put a poor cat through a journey like that to then be in horrendously hot and humid conditions for however long you are there probably for you to end up leaving it there for ever..
นพดล **************
@Gary ***********
Yes thats right dump the cat on the streets that will be far less traumatic. Bob *******
OP@Gary ***********
I intended to move there for ever 
Klaus ***********
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James ***************
Why would you do that to a poor animal? Keep it inside or feral cats and dogs will be very unkind.
Bob *******
OP@James **************
do what our cat is part of the family 
Jacqui *********
Following.
Adnan *******
Go to Woolwich arsanel station and put your cat on the ferry. Have faith in God and your cat will arrive in Thailand safely.
Love *****************
US citizen can travel to Thailand now?
Love *****************
Somebody said but I didn’t believe that’s it would cost up to 40,000 US dollars
Philip ******
At least you are allowed out, it's currently illegal to travel out of UK for a holiday, with substantial fines, if they even let us leave, which might be unlikely
Trish ********
30,000 to 100,000 THB for hotel then all other expenses. If you want to go best to use a travel agent in your country. I’m finally going home to family. It took patients, time & money. If you love Thailand it’s worth it 555
Michael ********
@Shwe *****************
yes several months nowLove *****************
@Michael *******
i heard about somebody said if you travel to Thailand now it may cost up to $40,000 
Jim ********
@Shwe *****************
I’ve never heard anything so ridiculous tbh Love *****************
@Jim *******
no that’s not Thai baths I mean US dollars Jim ********
@Shwe *****************
I can categorically tell you now that is completely untrue and ridiculous. She probably meant 40,000 baht Love *****************
@Jim *******
a few week ago one women travel from US to Bangkok it’s cost up to 40,000 us dollars 🥲🥲Jim ********
@Shwe *****************
and where have you had that stupid figure from?Love *****************
@Jim *******
yes Jim ********
@Shwe *****************
40,000 USD 😂😂😂Love *****************
@Michael *******
how much is cost at Thailand?Michael ********
@Shwe *****************
Search the group you will find posts from people who have come from the states and costs involved
Carl ********
Probably around the year 2023....2024
Terry ********
Cooked or uncooked?
Derek ***********
Tipsda ********
Amigo, Cat i think
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James *******
QUICKER TO GOOGLE THIS
Peter *********
@James ******
I see you ask the forum/ group many questions . Why dont you use quicker GoogleJames *******
@Peter ********
I do? 
Neil **********
You need to go to the vets and get a pet passport vaccinations etc the can needs to be in a carrier and the cost is the weight of the cat plus carrier . The airline will class it as excess baggage
Steve **********
@Neil *********
cat will be quarantined separately. You sure you want to do this ?Neil **********
@Steve *********
not me that’s doing it 
Nils *****************
2030
John ****************
@Nils ****************
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Christ *******
Bob, as always there’s plenty of unhelpful people on here... 🤣
anyway it’s a very straight forward process, I know plenty that have done it recently, and it’s not expensive.
ASQ hotels are not allowed pets but there’s many pet hotels where you can leave your pets whilst you’re in quarantine, there’s also a company that will arrange your pet permit and everything else, contact Amm at Sky Trade Services, link below, like I say it’s really easy. Good luck
anyway it’s a very straight forward process, I know plenty that have done it recently, and it’s not expensive.
ASQ hotels are not allowed pets but there’s many pet hotels where you can leave your pets whilst you’re in quarantine, there’s also a company that will arrange your pet permit and everything else, contact Amm at Sky Trade Services, link below, like I say it’s really easy. Good luck
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Paul *******
I didn't know there were currently any restrictions for bringing in cats compared to normal times. Anyway, to answer your question I assume normality will resume when it does for us humans with respect to travel and everything else. Perhaps end of the year? Or early 2022? Something like that...
Sean **********
When you get to Pattaya Thailand I'll get you a cat in less than 5mins, plenty to choose from
Janin ******
@Sean *********
also plenty farangs to choose one, should all the rest stay home....??Sean **********
@Janin *****
I was talking about cat's, not humans, no need to be disrespectful, but all good, I suppose most farangs should stay home, except the ones I know of spend money and follow Thai law respect the royal family and above all else leave there baggage allowance home, meaning show face to those who they meet . Of course if I've disrespected you with my reply I am sorry it was not my intent.🤘Janin ******
@Sean *********
, sorry, it was either not the meaning to be disrespectful. But living here for a lot of years learned me that some people without animals adopt one here. And people who bring their beloved pets in the country take good care of them and sometimes adopt also. A lot of street cats or dogs are to wild to go for adoption!
Tony ******
All I know is it's expensive but pets are family good luck
Janin ******
@Tony *****
, we pay 200 euro for our dog and the same for our cat with KLM. So it’s not so expensive Tony ******
@Janin *****
got fucked bad came from Australia 
Pål *******
Friday!
Brian ********
If your cat is small enough to fit under the chair in front of you it is relatively cheap and easy, mostly vaccinations and a health check in the uk. If it is a snub-nosed breed, it can be a lot more difficult but still likely doable. I took my snub nosed dog last month and had a local company bring her straight home while I went into the ASQ.
Cyndee *******
@Brian *******
oh wow! I have 2 Boston Terriers and very worried about going to the United States. Can you send the price in messenger please.Brian ********
@Cyndee ******
no problem.
Vlad ***********
You can take now. Need stay 15 day in karantin on board in Thailand
David **********
What makes you think things will ever get back to normal LOL 555
David *******
Cats kill too much fauna and should be not be brought over here there are too many already
Janin ******
@David ******
, you forget that humans kill more than cats! Should they also forbid them to come in?
Jeff *******
@David ******
not if they live indoors. Michael ********
@David ******
that i agree with you cats kill too much of local wildlife and destroy the ecosystem
Alan *********
@Michael *******
not so very different from people then...just saying.Michael ********
@Alan ********
True cats second on list and its the people that bring them in.John ****************
Banned = permanently - too many cats here already!!!!!
Hans *********
Jon Boland
Empathy (google) its not a high Horse bud can bee its not from what you have much.
Dont worry me, Nobody know me without a smile or loughting and this now 72 Years. The Life is nice - bud not for all.
Bud if it was real a joke ......
Empathy (google) its not a high Horse bud can bee its not from what you have much.
Dont worry me, Nobody know me without a smile or loughting and this now 72 Years. The Life is nice - bud not for all.
Bud if it was real a joke ......
John ****************
@Hans ********
Every day is a gift for me at 72 also based on where I've been...- laugh a lot - everything else in moderation. Be well.Hans *********
John Boland
I think you lack what is called understanding.
There are people who have pets - from mouse to horses - and when they move, they move with her pet/s - it's like having children, they don't leave them behind either.
This feeling about an animal is apparently alien to you.
These animals live in the house, you go for a walk with the dogs and they are by no means a burden for nature.
I think you lack what is called understanding.
There are people who have pets - from mouse to horses - and when they move, they move with her pet/s - it's like having children, they don't leave them behind either.
This feeling about an animal is apparently alien to you.
These animals live in the house, you go for a walk with the dogs and they are by no means a burden for nature.
John ****************
@Hans ********
Get over yourself - climb down from your hugh horse - laugh a bit... you'll feel better !!!Jeff *******
@John *******
if that was an attempt at comedy, don't quit your day job
Greg ******
A dog from America was not hard. Get with the airline and they will explain it, they are the only real enforcers. When I landed in Chiang Mai with a dog, customs just wanted to know the value of the dog so they could tax me. They didn’t check any paperwork.
David ********
Will your cat refuse to wear a mask in 7-Eleven or be compliant? This is the issue.
Na ****
Cats can get infected you know, so there may be some new issues with that, judging by how hard it is for humans to travel in that part of the world these days.
Na ****
Why is everyone acting like they know, when they don't know anything?
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Lisa *************
@Nabeel ******
infected with what? Na ****
@Lisa ************
Covid-19 Na ****
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Lisa *************
@Nabeel ******
no cats can't get infected with covid lol
Nguyen *****************
Same same same question I’ve been asking every single day but minus the cat tho.
Stephen *********
And if you finally get it to Thailand with the enormous cost and time. You have it for less that a week and somebody opens the door or window , and it's gone forever.
Gary ************
i understand how much u love the cat but I don’t think it’s best interest is going to Thailand..
Jeff *******
@Stephen ********
I doubt you have ever had a cat. If you did, I doubt the cat liked you.Stephen *********
@Jeff ******
Stop feeding a cat and it will piss off. A dog will always be faithful. Jeff *******
@Stephen ********
the point is, your simplistic cliches have very little to do with reality. Stephen *********
@Jeff ******
the point is ,dogs are faithful. Cats are not. Jeff *******
@Stephen ********
your deep insights are very much appreciated. I expect you'll be receiving the first of many Nobel prizes soon for your amazing work.
Damn shame you skipped biology though. Stop feeding a dog, they die. Same as anything, including humans, if you stop for long enough.
Gary ************
When you’re right you’re right!
Tom *****
Plenty of pussy here in Thailand don’t worry
Ezmerelda ********
@Tom ****
HILARIOUS We laughed out loud. A ggod laugh was needed today, thank you.
Di ********
Crude creep!😠
Tom *****
@Di *******
oh have a laugh Karen 😂😂😂😂
Jenny **************
Tom Cox ps say hello to Terry Francis you prick
Jenny **************
@Tom ****
sad vocabulary, but hey you so funny 🤮Jenny **************
@Tom ****
that it why I don’t call women a pussy Jenny **************
@Tom ****
best regards to your motherJenny **************
@Tom ****
you came out a pussy too 
Jamie ********
@Tom ****
, There goes @Jon ********
with a loy krathong on his head. Must remember to thank him Tom *****
@Jamie *******
bless himJamie ********
Chill out
@Jon ********
it’s just a joke.... 🙄 Tom *****
@Jon ********
bless you Jon they care very deeply your words don’t hurt me, hope you have a lovely weekend. It’s called a sense of humour you should really try it sometime dude 🙂
Jon *********
@Tom ****
you’re an f’ing r3tard and pathetic and I feel bad for your parents, but they probably don’t care which is why they created you 
Tony **********
My flight in march to thailand has been cancelled. I've rebooted for nov but visas and quaranteen are the problem
Michael ********
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Darren *******
@Michael *******
that involves actually doing your own research, something which sadly appears to be lacking at times.Michael ********
@Darren ******
yep Michael ********
People have brought pets with them recently, but they cannot stay in quarantine with then. Someone mentioned the process a couple of weeks ago in one of the threads.
Narelle ************
@Michael *******
there are some specific pet quarantine hotels 🙂 Michael ********
@Narelle ***********
to quarantine with your pet ?Activity
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