Kenr wrote: ↑Sun Jan 08, 2023 3:07 pm

Doc67 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 08, 2023 2:53 pm If you have been fully vaccinated you just show your card. What's the problem? I assumed I would have to show it anyway. Or am I missing something?

It sounds like they are trying to keep out hoards of Chinese who haven't been vaccinated.

What about when they turn around and require insurance? Got it already. What about when they start enforcing a mask policy? I will leave. What about when they implement a curfew? I will leave that day.

One of the reasons I retired in Cambodia rather than Thailand was because of their fluctuating policies and mandates. Love the place, but it’s too unpredictable.

...Indeed. I was supposed to go there in two weeks but just canceled everything today. Won't be considering Thailand again anytime soon that's for sure.

phuketrichard wrote: ↑Sun Jan 08, 2023 3:45 pm curfew??
Masks? even now 99.9% of tourists dont wear them and many thai's
weed wont be sold anymore , yea right>

the box has been opened
People are coming ( they figure by end of this year tourism will be back to 70% of 2019)

If anything, Thailand follows the $$$, This new policy wont last long

...Indeed. I was supposed to go there in two weeks but just canceled everything today. Won't be considering Thailand again anytime soon that's for sure.

Why? if you have had ur 2 shots an have ur vac card... no problem, i dont expect any future "rules" concerning covid

I am more interested in when they will announce Princess Bajrakitiyabha has passed

FYI: flights are only 1,900 baht one way ( $55, thats for next week !!) i dont see them getting any cheaper

1. Passenger 18 years old or older must provide proof of full vaccination or proof of covid-19 recovery not more than 6 months (180 days) passenger who does not have vaccine must have a letter from doctor providing reason.
2. Passenger from country that has requirements which may prevent passenger to go back due to covid-19 shall be required to have health insurance covering at least usd $10,000 of treatment of covid-19 for the itineraries in Thailand plus 7 days. Those with business arrangement, including flight crew, student, may have a letter from the host or other form of insurance to cover such need.
3. Holder of official and diplomat passport, United Nations Laissez-passer are exempted health insurance requirements.
4. Holder of Thai passport and transit/transfer passengers are exempted from vaccination check and health insurance requirements.
5. The airlines must check the documents as required. If passenger fails to produce document proving these requirements are met, the passenger is subjected to be tested at the port of arrival.
6. The airlines must adhere to related regulation and comply with the guidance as appropriate such as asking passenger to wear mask at all time except during meal or emergency situation.
7. Any passenger having symptoms of covid-19 during travel shall be recommended to test at arrival.

The aviation regulator has formally notified all parties about the change to arrival rules for international travellers aged 18 and over. They will take effect for flights landing in Thailand from 1am local time on Monday and will remain in effect at least until the end of the month.