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When will the Test and Go program reopen in Thailand?
Any idea when the Test and Go will officially be reopened. I notice that the T&G portal is still of-line
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Answer summary
The community has reported that the Test and Go program in Thailand is expected to officially reopen on February 1, 2022, although official confirmation in the government gazette has not yet been seen. There are ongoing discussions regarding the requirements for travelers, including tests, insurance policies, and the necessary paperwork. Questions about traveling into Thailand, particularly flying into Bangkok versus Phuket, have also been raised. Additionally, some users expressed frustrations over testing requirements, suggesting that they complicate travel plans.
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Robert *********
Would gladly consult my crystal ball for you except it’s broken from overuse and all the crystal balls are sold out at the shops because everybody in this forum bought them out!
Steve *******
1st Feb
DK *****
So you can start applying online from Feb 1? 😂
Sad ********
The Thai Government stated that 1st February 2022 will be the start of the Test & Go, but there's been a few changes to the last time it was implemented, There's a link below.
Ivan **********
OPAnother Question Chaps. I am just over a dose of Covid and I will receive a certificate of recovery from our HSE next week. That said, I will more than likely test positive with any PCR test I do in the next two months. Q. Will the Thai border control accept my recovery Cert instead of a Neg PCR Cert ??
Steve *******
@Ivan *********
Yep. It's accepted.
Randy *********
@Ivan *********
Hi Ivan, I’m dealing with exactly the same issue. Thai consulate in Vancouver told me to obtain a letter from my Dr saying I “have revered from Covid” and then this along with my Covid + test result and my vaccine certificate will exempt me from PCR testing upon arrival in Thailand. Good news for me.Ivan **********
OPThanks for the "positive" note :-)
Rob ********
@Ivan *********
more than likely you won’t be tested positive in the next 2 months unless you are really unlucky. I get PCR tested every week for work. I’ve been positive in the past with covid and 10 days later tested negative. A lot of my work colleagues the same.
Jamie ******
So much whinging.😭😭😭
James ********
@Doug *********
while they should be thankful Test N Go is coming backRob ********
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/thailand-reopening-exemption-from-quarantine-test-go/Pre pay pcr test and quarantine hotel day 1 and day 5 ..FFS ..I don’t have a problem day 1 but day 5 is fucking silly and makes no sense ..I just want to go home to my house in Surin. Same applies for Thai citizens they have to book into a hotel on day 5 ..typical Thai logic
Michael ********
@Rob *******
its ridiculous idea
Ադամ ********
@Rob *******
Stupidest idea yet.Rob ********
@Adam *******
yup I’ll have to leave my house ,my wife and daughter on day 5 get PCR tested and goto hotel, I very much doubt there be quarantine hotels in Surin and if I am tested positive or even false positive I’m screwed. Isolated for 10 days and that’s my holiday to see my wife and daughter over with.Rob ********
@Adam *******
it’s ridiculous. Suppose to be going home in March for 2 weeks.Mark *******
Can you fly into bangkok and do the test and go there or is still only phuket etc
James ********
@Mark ******
can do Test n Go in BangkokJames ********
@Mark ******
its worth the ask...they do have connections...James ********
You will be taken good care of by them.
James ********
For insurance may I suggest
@Arawan ******
...she has helped over 3,500+ and her policies pay for testing POSITIVE with or WITHOUT SYMPTOMS...there are only 2 that still do..AXA Sawadee Thailand and LUMA Tune Thailand. (if you ride motorbike...get AXA as LUMA does not cover motorbike accidents medical care)Mark *******
But thank you for the recommendation
Mark *******
@James *******
already bought axa sawasdeeMark *******
Mark *******
@James *******
omg you are a Saint. That is all i needed. Tyvm.Mark *******
@James *******
I'm fully vaccinated yes. But doesn't everyone have to do the day 1 and 5 pcr hotel thingy?James ********
@Mark ******
it was...until this week.Mark *******
@James *******
no no I WANT to enter at bangkok and do day 1 and 5 there. But I was told it wasn't on the list so I have booked phuket. My airline flies direct from Dubai to either so it doesn't really matter - I was just under the impression that phuket was the only entry pointJames ********
@Mark ******
if PHUKET destination it will soon be possible to transit BKK to Phuket...but in reality complicated by having to use sealed route flights on Bangkok Airways BKK to Phuket.Best to do Test N Go in Bangkok
And if Phuket is destination fly there and book night #5 in an approved hotel with partner hospital for the second RT-PCR test
James ********
Mark *******
@James *******
I've booked 5o fly into phuket. Nobody could give me any information on whether flying into bangkok was possible.James ********
@Mark ******
if possible...they can get it done.Note Pattaya not listed on Test n Go
....but is listed on Sandbox
Mark *******
Thank you for your help really I am very much at sea with this one.
Mark *******
@James *******
already in touch and explained my situation. I can always delay my flight by a couple of days.James ********
@Mark ******
make contact and see what they suggest.Mark *******
Okay , thanks again
Mark *******
@James *******
gotcha.James ********
@Mark ******
but you will need the Thailand Pass to board your first flight to ThailandJames ********
Nope...cannot
Joakim ********
@Mark ******
here: @Tr***
Mark *******
Joakim ********
@Mark ******
check with trunk. Mabye they can helpMark *******
@James *******
thank you.James ********
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James ********
@Mark ******
not automatic. They request 7 days for Thailand Pass. Some get quicker in hours if all documents uploaded correctly.Suggest you ask this agency...they may be able to advise
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Mark *******
@James *******
how long does the application take? I mean I have a 10.hour layover in Dubai Feb 1. I mean is it automatic or take days to be approved etc?James ********
@Mark ******
sorry.Mark *******
@James *******
ok,that's Thailand off the listMark *******
@James *******
I was due to arrive on Feb 1 - I can't register before then? And doesn't it take days to be approved? Sorry, I am finding this brain shredding.James ********
Gregg *************
Pcr tests have been stopped in the USA
Wayne **********
@Gregg ************
and Australia now, being replaced by RA tests for new arrivals
Xjwhudkwhry ********
We all have ideas...
John-Paul ******
February 1 as reported today. But more paperwork and asymptomatic Covid coverage + $50k standard coverage... yes... 2 policies. Then the usual PCR tests.
Darren *******
@John-Paul *****
No insurance company will cover you for Asymptomatic Covid 19John-Paul ******
@Darren ******
oh the Thai companies do or will. The government wants that coverage and the companies smell the profits from another hoop Thailand is so famous for.Darren *******
@John-Paul *****
Yes they do but that means you have to take Two policys out to fully cover yourself and lets face it you dont get alot of coverage for the money you pay with the Thai companies
Bob *********
@Darren ******
Luma specifically state that they do.James ********
@John-Paul *****
one insurance policy...not two
Symon *********
You mean test go, come back, test again then, hopefully, go?
Kevin ***********
@Symon ********
You forgot the 'again' on the end.
Bob **********
February 1st
Ashley ********
Any news when will will be able to come to Thailand without any of this nonsense testing
James ********
@Ashley *******
2023 🙏🙏🙏
Stefan *******
@Ashley *******
maybe year 2100 🤔
Stuart *********
@Ashley *******
April 14th at 3pm. Or perhaps not.Ադամ ********
@Ashley *******
Never, I’d reckon. Too big a money spinner.Ashley ********
@Adam *******
well if that’s the case the tourism industry is in big troubleMichael ********
As it says in the media Bangkok post etc etc 1st Febuary
Ivan **********
OP@Michael *******
Thanks
ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
Feb 1. Its set on that date
Darren *******
1 February but nothing has been published as yet.
Ivan **********
OPSo, do you think it would be risky to book flights, accom and etc. now with the intention of flying on Feb 07th ? Or should I wait till the portal is open
Brandon ************
@Ivan *********
you run the risk of not getting your Thailand Pass by the 7th. That's if they actually update the system on time by the 1st to accept the applications.Ivan **********
OPCheers
Darren *******
@Ivan *********
if flying on 7th then you should be fine to start booking stuff nowStuart *********
From reports it’s the 1st of February. I haven’t seen if it’s been published in the gazette yet.
Ivan **********
OP@Stuart ********
Yes, no update today in the BKK post but its being widely publishedActivity
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