@Carlo ***********

I was born Naples (Bacoli) so, I understand that calling of the sea. Yes, Patong is a ghost town. But I was actually referring to all Phuket. I like to do all the adventurous activities as well but, I also like to eat a meal at a nice restaurant or, stay in a nice hotel. Many have shut up shop and are waiting for the return of the Farang. Just be aware of that, ok.

@Carlo ***********

When was the last time you visited Phuket? Since this whole Covid malarkey began, it’s not at all what you remember it as. The only area that’s tolerable, is Phuket town.... Everywhere else is a ghost town!

@Hugh *******

right now you should be opening a business that targets Thai clientele. Anything aimed at foreigners or tourists, is going to take a long time to get going.

What industry are you looking at?

@Kathy **********************

very true. Information is constantly updated and thoroughly confusing!

@Paulene ********************

Repatriation flights and then headed straight to quarantine, sounds fair. I agree with Thailand making it as easy as possible for their citizens to return. But personally, I wouldn’t get on that flight with those untested Thais 🤷‍♂️

The responses to this post were great! Well done to all

Qatar and Eva always checked but, were always happy to let me board the plane. Malaysia and Cathay Pacific never checked. Emirates, I can’t remember... As I said, never had an issue but, always had it in my mind I could book a return flight on the spot, if necessary. The circumstances may have changed now, I’ll accept, because it’s not like you can say “I’m travelling on to Cambodia” or one of the many other explanations I gave.

David Broadfoot I travelled at least 10 times without a return ticket, before I moved to Thailand on a more permanent basis. Half the times, I didn’t even have to explain, the other half, I gave a brief explanation. It was never difficult or “touch and go”. Maybe it was the twinkle in my eye, that got me on the plane each time, who knows 🤷‍♂️

@Jane **********

that’s rubbish. I have travelled to Thailand at approximately 10 times without a return flight booked. And yes, from Heathrow, multiple airlines as well. About 50% of the time, I wasn’t even questioned about it and the other 50%, they asked me about it, and I gave a brief explanation. Are you telling me I imagined it? 😂

@Carlo *****************

I always did with tourist visa, like literally every time, including March this year. Return flights are not mandatory and still won’t be.