For the thai pass, do i have to chose alternative quarantine if i am recovered non vaccinated?

So Thailand just removed the pre flight Pcr test starting April 1. Good news. However testing day 1 is still here and will be for awhile. I’m presently in quarantine and didn’t have to be. My suggestion is you spend a bit of money a couple weeks before your trip for a Pcr test. If neg great. But if + (heaps of asymptomatic + cases) you have time to get a Certificate of Recovery/ medical cert so if you test again positive in Thailand you won’t have quarantine. Just my thoughts.

This is just an information post regarding getting back into Thailand if you test positive and need a Certificate of Recovery. I recently went through this dilemma (however thankfully actually tested negative the day before my flight so didn’t have to actually use it) so thought I would collate any information I found out to help anyone else in this situation in the future searching in this group. I’m in the U.K. so this information is based around flying from there.

- Positive PCR test history - I tested positive on the 25/12/21 and didn’t test negative on a PCR until 14/01/22 - Day 20. I did regular tests throughout that time and they all came back positive or inconclusive (I had a positive after an inconclusive so don’t get your hopes up if you get one of them)

- Lateral flows - I started testing negative on lateral flow/ATK tests on Day 8 and was negative on them throughout.

- NHS Certificate of Recovery - you can get a free one from the NHS app however it creates a new one each time you have a positive NHS PCR test so I would advise if you are continuously testing to see if you’re negative to do it under someone else’s name so it doesn’t make a new one each time you are positive.

- Private Certificate of Recovery - you can get these online for around £100 - £150 (I saw Mayfield clinic recommended a few times). I actually got mine face to face in Ghosh Clinic Liverpool for £35 which is amazing. It doesn’t have a QR code however that hasn’t been a problem so far for me (I presented it to the hotel when I arrived in case I tested positive in quarantine - not sure if it would be the same if using it to fly but I assume so).

- It was advised in this group even if you are testing negative to still get a Certificate of Recovery in case you test positive in Thailand (some people said the Thai PCR test is more sensitive - I don’t know how true that is) as it may stop you from being taken to hospital if you do get a positive result. From what I read this depends on the hotel policy - I know someone in Phuket who this has worked for and she is not in hospital however others stated they were still sent. It may be worth checking with your hotel first beforehand what their policy is.

- NHS app - I discovered that each time I got a positive test my NHS app was blocked which prevented me from accessing my NHS Vaccine Pass. As this is a 30 day pass and expires this is something to be mindful of. Again, I tested under someone else’s name to stop this from happening as my pass was going to expire before my rescheduled flight and you need this to apply for the Thai Pass and at the airport.

- Private tests linking to NHS app - I tested positive with Randox and was surprised that they were connected to the NHS as I received an NHS email and text the next day and my app was blocked. This did not happen when I had a private PCR test at another clinic so just something to be mindful of - maybe phone the clinic ahead to check if they will inform the NHS if you are worried about the app being blocked.

- Airlines which accept the Certificate of Recovery - this is purely from other people’s posts on here and not my own actual experience. I would advise you to check yourself with the airline before booking anything. Thai Air said they go off Thailand regulations and the Thai Embassy state they accept the Certificate of Recovery. KLM say on their website they accept the Certificate of Recovery and someone on this group also flew with them using it. My friend flew with Qatar to Australia using a Certificate of Recovery which suggests they would to Thailand but not confirmed. A friend of a friend also flew with the airline Scoot using a Certificate of Recovery however said they felt like it was luck they were allowed through at each check point and they felt like they could have been rejected at any time.

- Emirates do not accept the Certificate of Recovery due to transiting through Dubai who do not recognise it. I personally called Emirates and asked them and they said they do not however others said they called and they said they do - I would advise you to contact them yourselves.

- Thai Pass - my own personal experience is each time I reapplied for a new Thai Pass after rearranging my flight/ASQ due to a positive test (did this 4 times) it came back accepted within 24 hours (sometimes within the hour). However I know some people did not have this experience.

- Documents for the airport - print out everything to make it easier and quicker. I was advised to do 2 copies as I think if you fly to Phuket they may keep some documents. None of mine were taken flying into Bangkok - ASQ confirmation, Thai Pass, negative PCR (or positive PCR & Certificate of Recovery), Covid insurance, vaccine certificate/pass.

Hope this information helps anyone in the same situation and if I think of anything else I will add it to this post! Good luck!

Advice please: I tested Covid + Jan 1/22. I am now non-symptomatic, but have been told I could test + again for 3-4 months. Can I enter Thailand despite testing + on Jan 1? Thanks for any advice🙏

👋 If someone recently recovered from Covid, enters Thailand via Sandbox (with a negative PCR), and then one of their two PCRs in Thailand turns positive (can happen for a few weeks), what happens? Would a "certificate of recovery" exempt the person from potential quarantine or hospital stay?

Anyone with experience?

Cheers 🙏

I realise that a PCR is usually required for a flight BUT if you have recently recovered from covid ( I have it now) you cannot get a -ve test result for some months even though you clearly aren’t infectious - that is why theThai government do accept a certificate of recovery as an alternative and you don’t need a PCR test on arrival in this case . My question is will the airlines accept a certificate of recovery too?

Edit** is there a time frame after a positive test, some countries are 14 days some are after clear PCR.

Hi, so I’m due to fly back to Thailand on the 4th, I have my Thai Pass but …. I might have covid (just waiting for results), what’s the rules for covid recovered. Do I just need a ‘Certificate of Recovery’ and does this mean I don’t do the PCR tests?

I am aware getting a flight on the 4th is unlikely, just want to know what steps I need, I will be double vaccinated and covid recovered. Thanks 💖

Has anyone entered BKK with an old (within 90 days) positive test and a “Certificate of Recovery” from a doctor?

I am trying to sort out exactly how that works.

I contacted American Airlines today and confirmed with them that I will not even be required to test 72 hours before boarding if I can provide the original positive test and the latter of recovery that are both withing 90 days of boarding.

However, at one point the person at AA that I was talking to mentioned that they pretty well just go off what is on Join Sherpa and then permit or deny boarding based on the requirements of the destination and transiting countries.

I checked on Sherpa and for Thailand it says that a negative test is required 72 hours before departure and makes no mention of any provisions for a recovery letter.

That said I am certain I have seen posts and comments on the page from members who have entered on a recovery letter. I know I seen some screenshots of official government statements on this and I also recall people posting links to government documents that addressed this type of scenario.

Another thing that I wonder is this;

Lets assume that a person was allowed to board and fly with a test that was positive (say 45 days ago) and a recovery letter that was written a few weeks later, what happens when you arrive in BKK for your 7 day AQ?

If you happen to be one of those people who is testing positive for several weeks or more after recovering (why you have a recovery letter), what happens in BKK?

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Update

On the Thailand Pass website, under the Consular Affairs section at the bottom, there is a link to a PDF document called "Thailand Pass Facts".

In that document on page 7 it specifically states;

Applicant is also required to have an RT-PCR test result that is issued within 72 hours before

departure and bring the results to present to the Health Control station upon arrival. This

requirement is not required for Thai nationals entering under the AQ scheme and for children aged

below 6. Please note that your test result must be in hard copy and in Thai or English language

only.

** If the applicant’s RT-PCR test result is positive, they must present a COVID-19 recovery form

certifying that the applicant has recovered from COVID-19 within 3 months before their travel.

So that seems to address the question of what happens when arriving in Bangkok. It would seem that they want the test to be done 72 hours before and, if you're allowed to fly still, when you arrive in Thailand you will need the Certificate of Recovery.

Has anybody flown recently with Thai Air from Heathrow and used a Certificate of Recovery in respect of covid. I have everything booked and paid for, fly on 27 December and now testing positive with covid. Understand I can get a Certificate of Recovery in 14 days time, but want to ensure it will be accepted by Thai Air and once I've landed in Phuket as PCRs can show a positive reading for up to 90 days.

Any help or knowledge about this will be greatly received