Latest entry requirement to Thailand

[Barmaglot]

I can't speak for anyone else, but my experience was:

1. Go to skyscanner.net, buy tickets
2. Go to COVID-19 travel insurance for Thailand Pass (2... :: AXA Thailand, buy insurance
3. Go to agoda.com, buy test & go package
4. Go to tp.consular.go.th, upload flight details, insurance policy, Agoda test & go reservation, vaccine card

I did that in the evening of April 13th and had my Thailand Pass the next morning. With the new system, I wouldn't need step 3.

As for testing everyone at the airport, that'd create significant congestion. It's one thing to deal with a relatively thin stream of arrivals into Phuket, quite another at a major hub like Bangkok.

 

[Centrals]

I can't speak for anyone else, but my experience was:

1. Go to skyscanner.net, buy tickets
2. Go to COVID-19 travel insurance for Thailand Pass (2... :: AXA Thailand, buy insurance
3. Go to agoda.com, buy test & go package
4. Go to tp.consular.go.th, upload flight details, insurance policy, Agoda test & go reservation, vaccine card

I did that in the evening of April 13th and had my Thailand Pass the next morning. With the new system, I wouldn't need step 3.

As for testing everyone at the airport, that'd create significant congestion. It's one thing to deal with a relatively thin stream of arrivals into Phuket, quite another at a major hub like Bangkok.

The new system was only confirmed on 22nd Apr.

 

[Barmaglot]

Technically it hasn't been confirmed at all yet; it will only be official once it's published in the royal gazette on Monday, but my point is - it was already quite simple, and it will become simpler still.

 

[Centrals]

I am all for removing any restriction.
Time will tell.

 

[Centrals]

Thailand News: TCT wants Thailand Pass scrapped

BANGKOK: The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) said the Thailand Pass scheme should be scrapped from June 1 to gain an additional 2 million tourists from tour groups and help the country to achieve 10

www.thephuketnews.com

 

[Centrals]

Thailand Pass, ATK tests may be scrapped if Covid slows: Anutin

The Public Health Ministry looks set to propose that mandatory antigen tests and Thailand Pass registration be cancelled if the latest easing of entry restrictions does not lead to a rise in Covid-19 infections after the measures take effect from May 1.

www.bangkokpost.com

CAAT confirms Thailand entry measures by airline from May 1

PHUKET: The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has confirmed the entry measures for international arrivals starting May 1.

www.thephuketnews.com

.....passengers are advised to have an ATK test if they have symptoms!!!!!
What is the definition of symptoms?

 

[Barmaglot]

What is the definition of symptoms?

 

[Centrals]

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1. I would rather have the respective authority gives its own definition than through Google etc.
2. Expecting the tourist to use ATK before commencing the trip if they have symptoms? Do you think the tourist will cancel the trip if test positive?

 

[Barmaglot]

Why? The ATK self-testing is a recommendation, not a mandate. Basically, their line is - if you feel ill, seek treatment. Or die in a ditch - your choice.

 

[Centrals]

Why? The ATK self-testing is a recommendation, not a mandate. Basically, their line is - if you feel ill, seek treatment. Or die in a ditch - your choice.

Symptoms does not equal to sick(Covid).
Negative PCR/Antigen does not mean the person is not infected.
We(HK) are still imported cases from fully vaccinated + negative PCR(done within 48 hrs from the last direct flight to HK) persons on arrival.

If Thailand wants tourist then they should have scrap all those un-necessary steps. If they care about the welfare of Thai than they should implement stricter measures.