When will I be able to travel to Phuket after retiring to Thailand?

Jun 16, 2020
5 years ago
Keith ********
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Waiting to travel to Phuket. Retiring to Thailand. Anyone know when we will be able to arrive?
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The timeline for traveling to Phuket and Thailand is unclear due to ongoing government discussions and COVID-19 restrictions. Many believe travel may reopen around September or October, but this is speculative. Tourists may have to follow restrictions and could be limited to certain areas initially. Visa applications should not be submitted until travel is permissible, and it's best to seek updates from official government sources rather than speculation in forums.
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Rick *******
Next year.
Keith ********
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I hear September?
Rob ******
Next month
Yearn *********
All this answeres, and stil a guessings as a answere. Here is fact.

What country you come frome. First to go is Asian, exept if you are a business person. Look at news and imigration. Do not listen to all the answeres here.
Alex *********
If you want more info,i suggest you to join 2 FB groups,Thai expats stranted overseas due covid...and Farangs Stranded abroard due to lockdown...Both of them with advices and informations almost on time.
Alex *********
People with permanency residencies,and families will be allow soon,spokesman from Pr Thai governement FB annonced it this monday, video around 4 mn,relayed by several newspapers,we wait for further notice and requirements needed.
Keith *************
Don't travel until they remove the rip off quarantine rules ..
Michael ********
@Keith ************
its about families and mental health and not costs for some.
Michael ********
Yes i think quarantine costs will put a lot off. Malaysia has set rate of
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baht typical Thailand rip off quarantine costs
Michael ********
@Alex ********
yes but apparently they dont have accurate figures but estimated about
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0 people max 1000 a day. Uhmm
Alex *********
@Michael *******
i know but some have valid visa,some not,some can’t afford health insurance ,some yes,or expansive alternative quarantine etc.... it gonna be unfortunatly naturel selection....
Michael ********
@Alex ********
Stay safe and good luck
Michael ********
@Alex ********
yes i think i maybe in good location (Singapore) as numbers will not be so high
Alex *********
@Michael *******
Yes same im stranded in australia since 3 months,but it gonna be a hard process to come back there,in permanent home or families,for all of us !
J ******************
It is currently not possible to say when foreign people will be allowed into the Kingdom. There is much speculation, however the best suggestion is to pay attention to government sites and not newspapers and gossip. At the moment the government is still trying to return Thai citizens part of the problem is the number of quarantine places available. There is no confirmation how they will open the gates, it could be on a case by case basis especially those with work permits, it could depend on where you come from as they may have travel bubble between like minded countries even this will take time to happen. I am personally stuck in Australia hoping to get to Thailand however Australia is not allowing its citizens to leave the country before September for example.There is no point in making any visa application until travel is permitted. All that we can do is watch and wait.
Keith ********
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From UK but just finished a contract in the US. We already have a property property there. If all people can do is send sarcastic comments don’t bother. It was a serious question asked to people closer than I am in the hope someone had some real information.
Brett *******
The best and most accurate information in my opinion comes from the various embassy Facebook pages. The Ambassadors are talking direct to the Thai Government and then post what they are told.

Everything else that you read on here is speculation, wild guesses or outright lies.

Hope you manage to get back soon.
Alan *******
Dear God, not another one
Vincent ********
Not before October 😂😂
Steve *********
Nobody knows until the government announces it. Pointless to ask for guesses.
Brahim ******
Phuket is overpriced. Go to danang and thank me later
Bobby ********
Which country are you from? If it's Australia or New Zealand I reckon October. If it's US or UK, I'd be looking at an alternative! 🤣🤣🤣
Marshall **********
Yes. I agree. I hope by September and October all countries will have a good handle on the COVID-19 Virus. I miss my time in Thailand.
Marshall **********
Bobby. You think Thailand will not let Americans in there country by October or November?
Bobby ********
@Marshall *********
. I have no idea. All I know is how paranoid the Thai government is about the Covid virus, and as both the US and UK have handled the outbreak so badly and had such a massive death toll, I think it's unlikely citizens of either country would be allowed admittance any time soon
Werner *******
The government is actively talking about this, but it could be months. They're saying tourists will eventually be allowed in, but restricted to certain areas. If you can get a retirement visa in your home country before coming, that will help your cause. I wouldn't expect anything before September/October, though.
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