Thread: Thailand quarantine and entry conditions

Looks like anyone wanting to partake in the Phuket "sandbox" model will be tracked with both the More Chana App.....

AND a GPS wristband monitor.

While staying in Phuket during the mandatory 14-day period, their precise locations will be tracked via the global positioning system (GPS) feature on an English version of Mor Chana, as well as a location-tracking wristband.

Phuket readies for 'Sandbox'

Which kinda fucks those people planning to sneak in and return to their Phuket homes... if the feds care that is.

When I applied for my Visa (60 day Tourist Visa) It was posted here and on the The US Thai Embassy/Consulate (LA) websites that 45 day (30 day + 15 days to compensate for Quarantine) extension could be requested at Thailand Immigration. So on my Visa/COE paperwork I stated my period of stay to be 105 days. Which was never questioned and remained as the period of stay on my final COE.

I assumed that you had to wait until your Visa was about to expire to apply for extension. Was informed I could apply anytime. So yesterday off to Chaengwattana Immigration Office. I requested 45 day extension and was told I could only get 30 Day extension. I explained the situation/background to the Officer and was told that the Embassy/Counsular Staff must have been mistaken about the extension time.

At the same time was informed about the special Covid 30 Day extension that expires on June 29, 2021. I can apply for and actually get another 30 days for a total of 120 days. I was given this form and had filled it out as part of my current request (which was removed), It wants to know exactly why you can't return home. Becuase I would have to lie to receive the Covid 30 day extension, I asked the Immigration Officer what reason should I use to receive this extension, He said to just enter Covid.

The Adventures in LOS continues!

Originally Posted by CalEden

He said to just enter Covid.

Do not get into any more discussions.

Enter COVID-19, pay the fee, get your passport stamped, check the date, thank the officer and leave.

Job done.

Originally Posted by OhOh

Do not get into any more discussions.

Enter COVID-19, pay the fee, get your passport stamped, check the date, thank the officer and leave.

Job done.

That's exactly what I plan to do.

When I return to Thailand even though I have total health coverage through Thai Social Security and I have two jabs of Moderna I will still be required to buy special Covid health insurance and spend 14 days in isolation. What a rip off.

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Because you could be a virus spreader?

Originally Posted by Humbert

When I return to Thailand even though I have total health coverage through Thai Social Security and I have two jabs of Moderna I will still be required to buy special Covid health insurance and spend 14 days in isolation. What a rip off.

And if you fly into and do your first 14 days in BKK and then move to another province you might be required to do a 14 day self-quarantine. Welcome back.

Originally Posted by Humbert

When I return to Thailand even though I have total health coverage through Thai Social Security and I have two jabs of Moderna I will still be required to buy special Covid health insurance and spend 14 days in isolation. What a rip off.

If you are one of the unlucky ones that gets Covid, and even if you are asymptomatic, you will still be hospitalised.

The insurance will cover the (probably extremely hefty) bill.

So make sure you get insurance that covers asymptomatic infection - apparently not all do. AXA Sawasdee does by all accounts.

Originally Posted by S Landreth

And if you fly into and do your first 14 days in BKK and then move to another province you might be required to do a 14 day self-quarantine. Welcome back.

The general consensus still seems to be if you go direct to the airport from your ASQ, and you can show your vaccination certificate, recent test results and ASQ completion certificate that you will have no problem.

Obviously this may vary on the whims of each province, so best to check.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

The insurance will cover the (probably extremely hefty) bill.

My Thai SS health insurance covers any and all illnesses already. Covid insurance is a redundancy for me.

Originally Posted by OhOh

Because you could be a virus spreader

Then why bother with Covid testing 72 hrs before departure anyway?

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

The general consensus still seems to be if you go direct to the airport from your ASQ, and you can show your vaccination certificate, recent test results and ASQ completion certificate that you will have no problem.

AQ (now)

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Obviously this may vary on the whims of each province, so best to check.

Things change as you know. BKK is considered red category. When traveling form a red cat province,........14 day day self-quarantine.

Originally Posted by Humbert

My Thai SS health insurance covers any and all illnesses already. Covid insurance is a redundancy for me.

Then you simply ask them for a certificate of insurance stating that it covers you for Covid. Apparently that suffices.

Then why bother with Covid testing 72 hrs before departure anyway?

In theory to stop an infected person getting on the plane and spreading to everyone.

My mate's first ASQ - was told some cheese eating surrender monkey who was on his flight had subsequently tested positive. Fortunately he wasn't infectious during travel.

Originally Posted by S Landreth

AQ (now)

Well the COE is still referring to ASQ. Is that just for Phuket?

Things change as you know.

Which is why I said:

Obviously this may vary on the whims of each province, so best to check.

^ July 1st - AQ

Originally Posted by S Landreth

And if you fly into and do your first 14 days in BKK and then move to another province you might be required to do a 14 day self-quarantine.

Well, if you've just left quarantine and have your cert from the ASQ and all your (4) negative tests, then youll be fine to travel to other provinces.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

AXA Sawasdee does by all accounts.

Yeah, thats the one I carry now on top of my usual policy from my employer.

The Luma policy is another one that covers asymptotic hospitalization.

Covid Insurance FAQ - Luma

Originally Posted by Slick

Well, if you've just left quarantine and have your cert from the ASQ and all your (4) negative tests, then youll be fine to travel to other provinces.

At the moment, yeah.

And for Chiang Mai it seems that the policing for self-quarantine (when it was required) was basically non-existent, anyway.

In the UK colleagues who've returned report getting messages warning them to stay home or else.

Originally Posted by Humbert

When I return to Thailand even though I have total health coverage through Thai Social Security and I have two jabs of Moderna I will still be required to buy special Covid health insurance and spend 14 days in isolation. What a rip off.

No matter what you do or how you come it is a complete rip-off.

Originally Posted by cyrille

At the moment, yeah.

Been like this the whole pandemic. Everyone always thinks you need to leave quarantine in BKK and then do it again in your home province, but thats never been the case. The ASQ gives you a document when you check out that kinda works as a travel pass.

Originally Posted by Slick

Been like this the whole pandemic

It's at a new stage in Thailand now though.

Originally Posted by Slick

Everyone always thinks you need to leave quarantine in BKK and then do it again in your home province, but thats never been the case. The ASQ gives you a document when you check out that kinda works as a travel pass.

That's sensible - as I understand it the 'travel pass' is valid for 72 hours. Let's hope that holds.

Are you out?

How did it go?

Originally Posted by cyrille

It's at a new stage in Thailand now though.

Theres more cases, yes, but in practice theres nothing different happening other than some businesses being closed.

Originally Posted by cyrille

Are you out?

How did it go?

Yep, out, and flew to phuket the other day. Currently moving house. Had my truck transported from Buriram to Rawai and another truck transporting my house stuff. No issues with either driver or crew and they had no issues traveling across the country.

ASQ was fine, just extremely expensive ($3,300 all-in).

Originally Posted by Slick

ASQ was fine, just extremely expensive ($3,300 all-in).

I'll be heading to q'tine in a couple of weeks, I hope.

I was only concerned about not getting the 'rona until last week.

Then I got my second jab, and my thinking on quarantine is starting to change to 'you robbing b'stards'

The latter losses are more manageable though.

Good luck with your new home.

Originally Posted by S Landreth

^ July 1st - AQ

July 1st - COE Website