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Will a COVID test validity of 72 hours expiring 5 hours before landing in Bangkok cause any issues?

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Oct 31, 2020
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Steven *******
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just reallized that my COVID Test 72hrs runs out 5hrs before I land in Bangkok will this be an issue ?
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The entry requirement for Thailand states that a COVID-19 test must be taken within 72 hours before the flight departure, not arrival. Most commenters confirm that having a test result expire 5 hours before landing should not be a problem as long as it was issued within the required timeframe before the first departure.
Andrew *****
My wife had the same thing and it wasn’t a problem
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Lasse **********
No
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Gary *********
100p cent wrong The 72 hours means from the time the covid19 result is issued.Then u have up to 72 hours to your flight departs.QED.

Some airlines allow the 72 hours to be from check in but to be safe allow for departure time.If the flight departs late it is not your problem.
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Steffen *********
No, must have 72 hours when you start your flight....
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Alan *******
You'll be fine. Just avoid the fitness centre at your quarantine hotel
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Gary *********
My covid test isseud 48 hours prior to departure .11 hour flight to SIN. 19 hours in transit in SIN and 2.5 hours SIN - BKK.No issues on arrival.Its ALL about departure
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Gary *********
No u wont dont post incorrect ststements
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John ********
You might need one on arrival 3000 bt
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Sean *********
No
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Gary *********
No
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Steven *******
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Thanks for all the responses, can relax now 👍
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Gary *********
Its all about departure not arrival
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Gary *********
Not an issue result to be ISSUED 72 hours before departure thoeretically u could take forever before u arrive in Thailand
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Pensom ******
No, it will be fine, don’t worry. Just keep safe and relax. Welcome back to Thailand 🙏❤️😊
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Kool *******
No problem, as you get tested when you get here about three more times. Once at the airport, and twice in quarantine.
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Patrick ************
No will not be an issue
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Steve *********
Most countries require a covid test a set number of hours BEFORE DEPARTURE. A few places require it timed before ARRIVAL (Thailand isn't one of those).
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Paul *******
The 72 hours is before you board first flight so should be fine.
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マレー *****
It’s only to get you on the flight unless your country has different rules but shouldn’t
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Colin *********
How did you get an entry visa ?

Following
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Stuart *********
@Colin ********
 I got a 3 month married via London embassy ...
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