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When will Non Thai citizens be able to return to Thailand?

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Apr 19, 2020
5 years ago
Cameron ********
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I left Thailand for a business trip to the USA before the Covid lockdowns. I have been living and working in Thailand for over 17 years. Currently I am stuck in a hotel in Florida not sure how I can return home to Thailand. Do we have any news on when Non Thai citizens can return to Thailand?
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The initial inquiry discusses uncertainty surrounding the return of Non Thai citizens to Thailand amid COVID-19 lockdowns. Various comments suggest that current travel restrictions may continue until at least late April with speculation about re-entry for expatriates possibly in May. Most comments express frustration about the ongoing situation while others provide updates related to work permits, hotel quarantine requirements, and the evolving policies of the Thai government.
Harolletta **********
Factual information and the latest of all the changes.

Hope your all ok and Hanging in there.
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Harolletta **********
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Chris *******
They extended shut down till June 30 as if today
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Ian ***********
@Chris ******
 realistically maybe August as government are focused more on health than economy so I suspect it will drag in some more. Not worth making a booking until the last minute as flights keep getting cancelled.
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Terary **********
Go to Malaysia walk across the border - thats how the natives are doing it.
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@Terary *********
 I have heard the following for Phuket. Not sure if it is 100% true but best I’ve heard so far

Below are the Government’s announcement to unlock :-

May 1 st - Opens market and basic business.

May 8th - Opens Phuket AirPort and Chatchai Checkpoint

May 11th - Opens International Schools and Shopping Malls

May 31st - Opens all biz except Entertainment Places, Pubs, Bars and Theaters
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Noel ***********
No one has any idea what is happening. Everything you on posts is innuendo with no validity. You just have to wait

period. Nothing else we can do.
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Paula **************
See if this helps.
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Jeremy ********
The earliest anyone will know of the flight ban/re-entry of international flights/ extensions on visas/visa waivers/etc will be the 28th of April...until then everybody is standing still
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Dominique **********
@Jeremy *******
 exactly. Tired to read people subjective made up comment instead of sticking to what we know and that is what we know April 30 is a milestones
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Cameron ********
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Currently the official word i have been given is that May 10th people with Permission to work in Thailand will be able to re enter but must pay for 14 days in a hotel first before being released into Thailand.
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@Cameron *******
 official word????.... see you here in July when maybe they open hotels again... but may I suggest it will be a little longer. The thai and the government do not want any foreigners here for the foreseeable future.
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James **************
It will be a few months
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James **************
I wouldnt get your hopes up. If it was may 1st, that would be unrealistic in my opinion, or you would have to jump through some major hoops to get back in may.
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Cameron ********
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Possibly May 1st from what I read here.
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Li ****
Never hahaha
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Garrett ***********
Same boat too. The TAT posted today revised tourism numbers for the year (16m down from 40m) with the expectation that tourism will resume in May. While the TAT doesn't have any authority or anything in terms of the current situation, it's a hopeful article.
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Cameron ********
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I doubt they are going to open up to Chinese without tests etc.. Further the China Tourism has have little benefit on the economy in Thailand as most of us on the ground know already. They know the real money they need comes from the west.
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@Garrett **********
 I think, an this is just speculation, that they will allow Chinese tourists back first to Thailand, as so much tourist revenue has been lost since China stopped it's citizens taking group tours. I think it will be presented as "China has combatted this disease, therefore we welcome tourists from China again" followed by Americans who will open their country earlier than most it seems. So in effect tourists from the two worst hit countries with the largest numbers of deaths! We will see how this works out
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@Garrett **********
 I think they are dreaming
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Ian ***********
I left Phuker for 2 weeks in Sydney. I’m hoping to be back by September. Optimist?
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Cameron ********
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Australia has exceptions allowing for you to travel out if you get permission based on living outside the country etc. I know a few that will travel as soon as Thailand allows.
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Dianne *****
Australians have been told not to expect to travel internationally until at least December. Government is advising people to plan domestic holidays only this year
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Garrett ***********
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 June at the latest.
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Didier ********
Same here bud ,rumours are middle of May for the expats an 1 th of May for the Thais , When the repatriation of the Thai citizens go smooth not to many covid 19 cases. Then it's our turn.

Fingers crossed
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Cameron ********
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From what i keep being told 1st May open to Thai and then 10th open to Expats with Work Permits.
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Dominique **********
@Didier *******
 I heard April 30 they are lifting restrictions! The rest of the conversation is unknown so let’s not imagine what and what is not authorized. Thx
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Benidorm *******
Am stuck in Thailand need to get to Spain since 3rd March !!!
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Christophe **********
Eso es obvio
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Christophe **********
Hay miliones de gilipollas dentro Este grupo
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Christophe **********
Daren you really are stockholmed yes everyone can get to Bangkok, wrong. Yes everyone can get out, wrong. Everyone can waste unlimited money on your bogus info, wrong.
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Benidorm *******
Emirates 2 from Qatar still waiting for my refund !
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@Frank ********
 there are several flights out of Thailand to Europe most days
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Bobby ********
@Frank ********
. Nobody from Europe is stuck in Thailand. There are daily flights out. Relying on the Thai authorities making further free extensions is a risky strategy. They know you could leave if you wanted to
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@Frank ********
 there are daily flights out of Thailand...
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Ryan ********
probably better staying in Thailand at the current moment Spain isn’t doing so well.

Of course I don’t know your personal circumstances or know the reason for you to want/need to get to Spain.
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Ryan ********
I thought I read if you have a work visa then you can still go.
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Cameron ********
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For me getting a Test and or Fit 2 Fly is going to be hard in Florida but not impossible from a few that have contacted me.
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Ryan ********
I mean if you can find a flight that is.
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Paul *******
When it does lift, flights will be Ching Ching, Mid May countries will open, amazing a cure medicine will appear, France want to super extended lock down, I believe Macrons granny wife gave him that idea, even though all around him better countries are relaxing, but who knows 100%, corrupt WHO might know...
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Bobby ********
@Paul ******
 thats bullshit
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Paul *******
@Timi ********
 china and WHO have a lot to answer for, Crazy Trump will get to the bottom of this.
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Robert *******
end of this month it will be reviewed. like most countries now the economy will be screaming get me back to normal asap.
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Cameron ********
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For people like me with over 100 staff I need to get back to make sure everything can be ready to reopen. Dealing with staff remote has been difficult to say the least.
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@Robert ******
 .. and the virus cant wait for that day to come
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Manuajomtien *********
Same same me..i am in french now
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Bim *******
Follow daily updates in English on the Thai government page. Up to now all international flights have been suspended with the exception of Thais repatriation flight until 30th April.
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Somkit *********
Same here, in Oz family in Thai🤬
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Cameron ********
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FYI from what I have seen the Australian Lockdown allows for people to fly out of Australia with permission (Must seek approval?) if your normal place of residence is and or your family are located outside the country. I know of people in Australia planning to go back in May if Thailand opens up.
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Robert *************
🥺💔
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Tom *******
Supposedly you will be able to return sometime in November.
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Cameron ********
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Online it seems May is more likely
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Tom *******
Famous cryptic quatrains in 1555. Mentions Pattaya
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@Tom ******
 there will be no economy left here if they left it that long. Currently the flight ban is until 30th April.
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Chris *******
I am the same mate.

No news as of yet, and if they lift restrictions there will be government quarantine etc to complete, at your cost.
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Geoffrey ****************************
My son and I went to I dis for dental work we are stuck too
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Cameron ********
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I have family and friends that need me in Thailand but currently no way for me to get back to support them. It's a horrible feeling. And i am here in the USA... I dont belong here (I am Australian)
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@Cameron *******
 Yes i also desperately need to know. Also have lived in Thailand 20 years, have my wife and 6-month old son there now! They need me, I need them. I came back to Australia for my father's funeral, but got locked out on March 26th. Stuck in Sydney for how long is anyone's guess. Extremely stressful
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Stefano ***********
Those arseholes in the Australian government are saying they will probably keep the ban on international travel until 2021. I need to get back to Thailand aswell but i'm stuck in Aus.
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@Cameron *******
 the current travel ban is until 30th April. Follow daily Thai government updates in English.
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@Cameron *******
 eeessh. Gonna be one hell of a hotel bill.
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Rampagedayneo ********
Same as me
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Steve *********
Short answer is no ... the rumour mill suggests sometime in May (maybe).
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