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When should I get a PCR test before traveling back to Thailand?
pcr test before travelling back to Thailand. When should i get tested. I know there is a 72 hour window. Is it better getting it the day b4 I fly, they said i can be tested in the morning and receive the certificate b4 12 at night. Then fly next day. am i doing this correct or not.
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To travel back to Thailand, you should get your PCR test within a 72-hour window before your first international flight. Many recommend getting tested the day before your flight to ensure you receive the test result and certificate in time. Be sure to consider the time zone differences if your flight has connecting stops.
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From most posts here the consensus is that you need a result within 72 hours of your first international flight. So for if example you were flying LAX/JFK/BKK the time 72 hours would start from JFK
William ********
OPthanks mate
Stuart *********
Day before would be fine. Questionable whether 72 hours before check in, or flight time. I don’t know the answer to that one.
William ********
OPthank u Stuart, so anytime 72 hours b4 check in. So day b4 would be ok if im reading it right. Just present certificate at check in. Bit confusing, let me know if im wrong
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