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When will it be possible for foreigners to return to Thailand amidst COVID-19 restrictions?
COVID-19Thailand ReopeningTravel RestrictionsVisa IssuesForeigners in ThailandImmigrationReturn to ThailandThai BordersFamily ReunificationFlight Cancellations
May 16, 2020
6 years ago
Robert **********
ORIGINAL POSTERBeen stuck in africa for 100 days. Desperate to get back to my family in phuket.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation revolves around the frustrations of expats and foreigners trying to return to Thailand amid ongoing travel restrictions due to COVID-19. Many users express distress over extended periods away from their families, with some sharing experiences of being stuck in various countries. There is consensus that international flights are severely limited, and uncertainty remains regarding when Thailand will allow foreigners back in, with mentions of potential border reopenings in July. Participants discuss the impact of the pandemic on business and family ties, highlighting a collective hope for returning to Thailand soon.
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Torleif ************
As is for now there are talks about starting in July after stage 4 in easing up the implications, thai also have plans to start flying to Europe on 1 of July, if they don’t go bankrupt, so if everything goes right we might return in July, I also have over a 100 days onboard and want to go home, so this is the goal, but only time can show 😉 let’s cross our fingers 🤞🤞🤞
Katja ********
And I am stuck in Mexico. All my 3 flights back to Bangkok were canceled last month. I live in Hua Hin. Mexico has just extended my visa for another 180 days. Looks like I am here for a while now. The good news is we are coming out of lockdown here on June 1st.
Stewart **********
End of June. Just announced today.
Wilmont ******
When are you people going to wake up. The virus is not coming from within Thailand, it from people coming in from other countries.
Wilmont ******
Exactly.
Bangsat **********
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Daisy *******
In Phuket. Happy stay here 🥰
Didier ********
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12/Barron *********
Stuck in Hong Kong, haven’t seen my missus for 3 months, missing her and my home in Trang !
Joel ********
I’m stuck in Indonesian for 60 days . I desperately need to get back
Paulie **********
If your family are Thai citizens they can go to 32 countries without a visa . I'm very doubtful that we'll be able to get into Thailand anytime soon . I'm planning to meet my girlfriend in goergia . Get one year visas on arrival
Paulie **********
Possibly a couple of countries missing off the list. But also many more countries like India where an e visa is simpleto get. In normal circumstances . 😁👍
Trigger *********
@Harry ***********
would you have a list of the 32 countries many thanks in advanceReply to
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Matt *******
No clue when foreigners will be allowed back in Thailand. They could extend it to August 1 when July starts to come closer just like what they’ve been doing every month
Angie *******
@Matt ******
next year I thinkReply to
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Frank ************
I just want to go home 😊
Rob ********
80 days in Guernsey , covid19 free but can’t get out , want to see my missus in Khon Kaen , no chance for another month at least , should have got married years ago would be easier , royal Thai Embassy closed in London but don’t really want to go to England , seems to be one of the worst infected
Stu *******
I'm in Khon Kaen. Really doing well here and immigration superb. Life in the country is pretty much the same. A modest life and just being aware of the virus. The curfew is nothing as it's bed time dark o'clock.
It's the entry and exit that's your hurdle. Now nothing until atleast into July. Places are opening up and rather rapidly. Could be a stop to the 5000 payout but hopefully all is carefully excercised and get back to travels. Be aswell sat patient and ride it out for now.
It's the entry and exit that's your hurdle. Now nothing until atleast into July. Places are opening up and rather rapidly. Could be a stop to the 5000 payout but hopefully all is carefully excercised and get back to travels. Be aswell sat patient and ride it out for now.
Matthew ********
@Rob *******
no easier just because of marriage I’m afraidReply to
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Cameron ********
I'm stuck in the USA and unable to get back to my 127 Thai staff. I am being forced to let them all go and close all operations in Thailand now.
John *********
@Cam****
, we are stuck in the US, but have a flight out of Houston on 20 Aug. Hopefully things will have settled down by then.William *******
@Cameron *******
can’t everybody just get along?Bobby ********
@Cameron *******
. Many businesses will go under. Not all stores, restaurants and definitely bars will not reopenMichael *********
@Cameron *******
you care about your staff...the Junta has never, & will never. Starvation & suicide is killing more than the CV in Thailand. Reply to
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Rick *******
Phuket has the second most coronavirus cases in Thailand after Bangkok.
Camila *******
I’m stuck in Brazil 😭! I just want to home to my pets in Bangkok
Michael ********
My Dad as well in South Africa with no booze
Aristo *******
Try to fly to Singapore and start road trip from there... pricey but if you can afford or need it
Ադամ ********
@Aristo ******
Nobody can fly or transit Singapore anyway except Singapore residentsTom ********
@Aristo ******
don't even think about it. All borders closedMichael ********
@Aristo ******
not possible. Inbound is banned unless resident and then two weeks quarantine . Malay border is closed till june 9th at least. I am stuck in SingaporeReply to
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Scott *********
Not so easy. Locking down phuket for some reason.
Anthony ********
just banned international flights for June. so sorry I share your anguish.
Steven ****************
no chance in the near future.
Robert **********
ORIGINAL POSTERTanzania.
Eddie *******
@Robert *********
Atleast Tanzania is partially open, Not like other countriesReply to
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Steve *********
Which country?
Robert **********
ORIGINAL POSTERAnother 50 days. Walk in the park.
Andrew *******
@Robert *********
am stuck in Nigeria...Came here mid Feb...what a cluster fuck eh....Works been ok with doing 13 weeks , but this will change soon...They tried to send me back to UK but I refused to go as live Thailand permanently.Reply to
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Terary **********
Says no flights to thailand- but what about land borders?
Clayton *******
We’ll be back home in July bud , all good
Erna **********
😢❤️
John ********
Add 45 more days, according to the latest news. 😬
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