Thailand quarantine and entry conditions

**Switch** · 02-11-2021, 04:23 PM

News sources are claiming the 3000 have arrived in Thailand already! Wonder if they came on COE or Thaipass?

**Switch** · 02-11-2021, 04:27 PM

^That figure was just Swampy. Including provincial airports, it says over 6000 in total.

Bangkok Post Website

**Humbert** · 02-11-2021, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Let us know when you get it. What's your entry date?

Ok, I'll post the notification. I arrive on November 19th.

**harrybarracuda** · 02-11-2021, 04:41 PM

Originally Posted by Switch

News sources are claiming the 3000 have arrived in Thailand already! Wonder if they came on COE or Thaipass?

No-one will have arrived on ThailandPass, anyone arriving before Nov 8th was told to do a COE.

**malmomike77** · 02-11-2021, 06:20 PM

Well, i have received the Email from Thai Pass

Dear Mr. Malmo

Thailand Pass system has received your registration.

The result of your registration will be sent to this email within 7 working days.

**harrybarracuda** · 02-11-2021, 06:29 PM

And what's your entry date?

**malmomike77** · 02-11-2021, 06:29 PM

in a few weeks

My Insurance may get kicked back, the COVID part is on a separate doc.

**harrybarracuda** · 02-11-2021, 06:35 PM

Originally Posted by malmomike77

in a few weeks

My Insurance may get kicked back, the COVID part is on a separate doc.

What date?

**malmomike77** · 02-11-2021, 07:10 PM

why are you picking me up

**harrybarracuda** · 02-11-2021, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by malmomike77

why are you picking me up

No, just trying to avoid you.

Rumour has it they are processing by nearest date and then order of receipt.

If you both submitted on the same day, but you're arriving sooner, for example, you should get yours first.

Just testing a theory.

**malmomike77** · 02-11-2021, 07:49 PM

^ I full expect to have to re-submit - they essentially need 3 pages from my insurance to get all the info they need imo - we'll see.

**harrybarracuda** · 02-11-2021, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by malmomike77

^ I full expect to have to re-submit - they essentially need 3 pages from my insurance to get all the info they need imo - we'll see.

Christ stop being so fucking obtuse.

What fucking date?

**Buckaroo Banzai** · 03-11-2021, 02:57 AM

So this is not some automated system but rather a similar process to the COE but instead of the Embassy at your area handling it, it is now handled at some other central processing center?

In a way that's a good idea on two fronts.
-One was that the embassies were worked to death, and falling behind on their other duties. My wife had to come here on an emergency travel document, because they could not renew hew Thai passport in a timely manner.
-And two is, that if they are to be successful and achieve even close to the numbers they hope to do, it would be impossible for the embassies to keep up with the demand, especially in areas where a lot of tourist come from, where other embassies in areas where few tourists come from would be idle.

But essentially it is the same system, with a slightly different process,and name . done at a different place.

**malmomike77** · 03-11-2021, 03:22 AM

Originally Posted by Buckaroo Banzai

In a way that's a good idea on two fronts.

and in a way its fatally flawed on two fronts; they won't understand the language used in the documents from the applicants, and the documents being confined to jpegs will lead to problems in picture clarity and getting sufficient information in one jpeg.

I foresee a system update in the near future.

**Buckaroo Banzai** · 03-11-2021, 03:36 AM

Originally Posted by malmomike77

and in a way its fatally flawed on two fronts; they won't understand the language used in the documents from the applicants, and the documents being confined to jpegs will lead to problems in picture clarity and getting sufficient information in one jpeg.

I foresee a system update in the near future.

I agree with you , I also noticed and mentioned in some of my posts.
One flaw is the inability for timely changes in travel plans, It seems that if your travel plans change you need to start another application and wait another 7 days for approval rather than just amending the current application. and get another QR code.
I am sure there are many other problems I don't know about since I have not gone through the system.

You would think they would had beta tested the system . Perhaps run a limited number of applications thought it , and iron out the wrinkles before they opened up to the general public.

But TIT

**malmomike77** · 03-11-2021, 03:47 AM

Originally Posted by Buckaroo Banzai

I am sure there are many other problems I don't know about since I have not gone through the system.

Don't worry, just make them up and Hazza will provide you the truth in increasingly angry posts

Originally Posted by Buckaroo Banzai

You would think they would had beta tested the system

Well if the Govt weren't making shit up as they go along and giving the developers 5 minutes notice then yes, testing would be advisable. Instead they are saving a fortune in time by getting the likes of me as guinea pigs to do the testing in a live environment. It was noticeable yesterday that not a word was written in the BKK Post on the Thai Pass performance issues.

**Humbert** · 03-11-2021, 04:30 AM

Originally Posted by malmomike77

I full expect to have to re-submit - they essentially need 3 pages from my insurance to get all the info they need imo - we'll see.

I'm not sure you're right about that. My first page official signed certificate states the Covid protection. The boilerplate policy is just standard insurance jargon.
On another point, each country provides a slightly different version of the vaccination record so I think that will be subject to review by officials in each country.

**harrybarracuda** · 03-11-2021, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by malmomike77

Don't worry, just make them up and Hazza will provide you the truth in increasingly angry posts

.

I'm not angry at all.

I have all my documents - including a one page insurance certificate - and I'll apply for mine at the end of November.

Not bothered in the slightest.

**harrybarracuda** · 03-11-2021, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Humbert

I'm not sure you're right about that. My first page official signed certificate states the Covid protection.

I think most sensible people knew that one proper page suffices. But some like to run around saving the pennies.

They're usually the ones whining about getting a massive bill for being quarantined with asymptomatic illness and finding out it isn't covered.

**harrybarracuda** · 03-11-2021, 12:54 PM

So this is what you get when you scan a ThailandPass QR code.

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**harrybarracuda** · 03-11-2021, 01:51 PM

Apparently the J&J one-dose problem is now fixed.

**harrybarracuda** · 03-11-2021, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by Humbert

I'm not sure you're right about that. My first page official signed certificate states the Covid protection. The boilerplate policy is just standard insurance jargon.
On another point, each country provides a slightly different version of the vaccination record so I think that will be subject to review by officials in each country.

Apparently ThailandPass does not require it to state Covid insurance, unlike COE.

Does my insurance have to be a COVID-19 insurance in order to register with Thailand Pass?
– No. You can also use general insurance or health insurance with a minimum coverage of 50,000 USD.

**Chico** · 03-11-2021, 09:44 PM

If anyone wishes to know what's happening regarding the Thai pass, see facebook group THAILAND PASS

seems there is still many problems with the site, and not just with making the application.

Reading this group, even Thais are complaining about what's going on.

I'm waiting a couple more days before applying.

**Chico** · 03-11-2021, 10:15 PM

**harrybarracuda** · 03-11-2021, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by Chico

If anyone wishes to know what's happening regarding the Thai pass, see facebook group THAILAND PASS

seems there is still many problems with the site, and not just with making the application.

Reading this group, even Thais are complaining about what's going on.

I'm waiting a couple more days before applying.

There are much bigger groups than that on Facetube - try searching for Thailand Pass, Thailand ASQ, Phuket Sandbox etc., many of which have been going since they started ASQ. There are some seasoned campaigners and also some seasoned campaigners in the Thai travel industry on them.

There are a few things that appear to be what you might call unpublished rules.

The technical problems with the site seem to have been mostly resolved, but now people are getting rejected and not really understanding why.

Messages like "Thailand Pass system has rejected your registration due to Your information did not pass the criteria for entering Thailand with your selection type".

Not very informative.

In that case, they think it was the fact the Vaccination certificate did not have a Passport number on it (they went back and did a COE instead and that was approved!).

The issue of why they are sticking to jpg's suggested they were doing some kind of OCR and automating some of the scanning process - one man said he got his confirmation email instantly and his QR email a minute later, which might suggest this is true.

Any information is good information. I don't need to do mine until the end of the month, so the more idiosyncrasies we know about, or the more potential problems they fix, the better.

Barrow was actually travelling with the MFA to a tourist event in London, and even his took 24 hours to come back, although I suspect he could have had a word if he wanted to, being their guest and all.

There doesn't appear to be enough data to come up with an average turnaround time yet. The shortest is minutes, the longest is 58 hours.

Added: I see there is another person in that group who says they got a confirmation and then the QR code within minutes.

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