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British man jumps to his death from expressway
A British man reportedly killed himself on Saturday (April 4) by jumping from an expressway.
Police and officials from the Institute of Forensic Medicine, Police General Hospital, on Saturday (April 4) investigated the body of a foreign man at the Ramkhamhaeng intersection in Bangkok’s Hua Mak district.
Witnesses reportedly told police that they saw the man jump onto Ramkhamhaeng Road from the Sirat Expressway above, where police found a parked Isuzu D-Max pickup truck belonging to the deceased.
The witnesses said they saw the event around 7am but officials could not investigate the body until later in the afternoon as they were preparing protective gears in case the deceased was infected with Covid-19.
From documentation in the truck, police were able to contact the deceased’s wife who reportedly told the police that her husband was a British national and was not infected with Covid-19. His name and age were not disclosed.
She added that her husband had become depressed lately due to losses in his business.
The body was brought to Institute of Forensic Medicine, Police General Hospital for autopsy.
Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30385419
-- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-04-04-
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Automatic visa extensions for tourists in Thailand “just a matter of time” - details being ironed out: govt spokesman
The Thai government is continuing to iron out the details of a proposed new policy that would allow tourists left stranded in Thailand to be granted automatic visa renewals.
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Automatic visa extensions for tourists in Thailand “just a matter of time” - details being ironed out: govt spokesman
The Thai government is continuing to iron out the details of a proposed new policy that would allow tourists left stranded in Thailand to be granted automatic visa renewals.
Speaking to Thai PBS on Friday evening (3 April), deputy ministry spokesman Natapanu Nopakun provided an update on the proposal to grant automatic visa extensions to foreign tourists stranded in Thailand due COVID-19.
He said the government understands the situation and that granting foreigners automatic visa extensions is “in the pipeline”.
Mr Natapanu said the details are “being ironed out” and “frankly, this is on the agenda”.
Mr Natapanu added that the prime minister is aware of the situation but it may take a little time before the policy is implemented.
The proposal to grant automatic visa extensions to foreign tourists came in response to thousands of foreigners forming lengthy queues at immigration offices throughout Thailand in a desperate attempt to renew their visas.
While other countries had waived visa requirements for foreigners left stranded due to COVID-19, Thailand said foreigners had to renew their visas at their nearest immigration office but only after insisting those affected obtain a letter from their embassy.
But it wasn’t just the embassy letter that was needed for people to renew their visas.
Popular Thailand based blogger Richard Barrow recently tweeted that a total of nine separate documents were requested at one immigration office, as well as the “interrogation” of the visa holder’s landlord.
There have also been similar reports from people posting on Thaivisa of immigration offices still demanding housebooks, copies of ID documents from landlords and even a map.
On Friday, Cambodia announced it would grant automatic visa extensions for tourists stranded due to COVID-19.
The interview with Mr Natapanu is from 25:30.
-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-04-04
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A message for British Nationals in #Thailand from British Ambassador Brian Davidson on the ongoing #coronavirus situation, 3 April 2020.
❗️If you wish to leave Thailand you should make a plan to leave immediately. There are seats available on flights to the UK next week. We advise you to book directly with the airlines. Follow our page for daily updates.
❗️If you decide to remain in Thailand you should have a viable plan, and make sure you have enough funds, somewhere to stay and access to healthcare.
✉️[email protected]
If you need to return to the UK but can’t. Please include:
✅Full name
✅Date of birth
✅Passport number
✅Contact email and telephone number
✅Location and nearest airport
✅Date of entry into Thailand
✅Specific needs e.g. if you are taking medication or have young children.✉️[email protected]
If you need a letter to support your visa extension application. Please send us copies of
1️⃣ the biodata page of your passport
2️⃣ your entry stamp
3️⃣ your current visa stamp/sticker with expiry date.Check for updates on FCO Travel Advice for Thailand page https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/
#StayHomeSaveLives
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???? As of 3 April, the following airlines still offer flights from Thailand to the UK. As the situation changes very rapidly, please confirm the status of your flight with the airline.
Although most of the flights are fully booked, there is a chance for passengers to stand by at the airport as seats are usually available due to no shows. Please notify the check-in staff at least 2 hours before the counter closes so that you have sufficient time to get the tickets issued.
????Airlines with direct flights to the UK:
✈️ Thai Airways
All flights suspended
www.thaiairways.com/
Contact number: +66 2-356-1111, +66 2-356-1122, +66 2-137-4605✈️ British Airways
All flights suspended
www.britishairways.com
Contact numbers: +66 2-1342201-8✈️ EVA Air
BR67 to Heathrow (LHR) departs at 1230hrs.
36 business class and 3 premium economy seats still available. Waiting list of 3 in economy. Standby is an option.
Next flight on 5 April (Sunday). Seats still available online 22655 THB in economy, and 31995 THB in premium economy.
All flights from Bangkok (BKK) to Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS) and Vienna (VIE) are suspended from 1 April 2020 until further notice.
www.evaair.com
Contact numbers: +66 2-302-7288, +66 2-134-2521-5????Airlines with non-direct flights to the UK:
✈️ Malaysia Airlines (special flight)
4 April – MH783 from Bangkok (BKK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) departs at 1715hrs arriving at 2030hrs local time.
This will connect with flight MH149 from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Heathrow (LHR) departing at 2330hrs and arriving at 0555hrs GMT.
Through tickets are available for 36195 THB in economy, and 106675 THB in business class to London.
Reservations to be made immediately at www.malaysiaairlines.com
✈️ Lufthansa
No flight today from Bangkok (BKK) to Frankfurt.
LH733 departs on Saturday 4 April at 2300hrs, arriving local time at 0600hrs.
Seats available in economy for 45860 THB, and premium economy for 71685 THB.
Onward connection from Frankfurt (FRA) to Heathrow (LHR) is Lufthansa flight LH900 departing at 0800hrs. Other transit destinations in the UK available.
From 1 April, 3 flights per week on Monday, Thursday, Saturday.
LH733 will depart on Saturday 4 April at 2300hrs, arriving local time at 0600hrs.
Seats currently available in economy for 45860 THB, and premium economy for 71685 THB.
Standby is also an option as previous flights have departed with empty seats. Enquire at counter G22. No need to book online in advance but you should turn up at the airport at least 2 hours before departure and inform the handling agent. www.lufthansa.com
Contact numbers: +66 2-264-2400, +66 2-134-2213, +66 2-654-6800 (call centre)
✈️Thai Airways
TG970 Bangkok (BKK) to Frankfurt (FRA) scheduled to depart on 5 April at 0105hrs has been cancelled.
All international operations have now ceased.
✈️ SWISS
LX181 to Zurich (ZRH) suspended
Contact number: +66 2-134-2095-6, +66 2-654-6800, +66 2-654-6800 (call centre)
✈️ Korean Air
Flight KE652 from Bangkok (BKK) to Incheon (ICH) departs tonight at 2330hrs arriving at ICN 0655hrs+1. This flight has 27 business class still available and has waiting list of 41 in economy.
There is a connecting flight to Heathrow (LHR) from Incheon (ICH) KE907 on 4 April. This has 6 first class, 46 business class and 145 economy seats available..
A through ticket is still available for 38975 THB on www.koreanair.com
From 13-27 Apr, KE907 ICH-LHR will be suspended every Monday and therefore operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays only.
www.koreanair.com
Contact number: +66-2-620-6999✈️ Qatar Airways
Next available flight BKK-DOH today is QR981 departing at 1940hrs followed by the QR833 departing at 2110hrs.
All flights today have availability in all classes and you can book a through ticket to Heathrow (LHR) on www.qatarairways.com
Onward connections to the UK from these flights are as follows:
QR009 to Heathrow (LHR) departing Doha (DOH) at 0145hrs (4 April) with 16 seats available.
QR003 to Heathrow (LHR) departing Doha (DOH) at 0755hrs (4 April) with 111 seats available.
QR027 to Manchester (MAN) departing Doha (DOH) at 0810hrs (4 April) with 131 seats available.
QR007 to Heathrow (LHR) departing Doha (DOH) at 0850hrs (4 April) with 65 seats available.
Standby - available only for passengers with previously issued Qatar Air tickets who would like to standby for those flights. Current exchange rate and different class booking fees will apply. Passengers with no previously issued tickets may book a ticket here.
Use promo code TRAVELHOME for a 10% discount for one way travel.
Please note that it is not possible to purchase a ticket at the airport and all bookings must be made onlinePlease note that it is not possible to purchase a ticket at the airport and all bookings must be made online.
For more information, refer to www.qatarairways.com
Contact numbers: +66 2-1341021-23, +66 2-6180499, +66 2-134-3517-8
✈️ Finnair
HEL flight suspended until the end of June 2020.
Contact number: +66 2 134 2431-2
✈️ KLM (????additional service)
The next flight KL876 from Bangkok (BKK) to Amsterdam (AMS) is scheduled to leave on Saturday 4 April at 2230hrs.
At this moment there are no seats available in economy but business class is available for 50715 THB. Standby is always an option too.
This connects with KL1007 from Amsterdam (AMS) to Heathrow (LHR) departing at 0915hrs on Sunday 5 April. Seats available from 203 euro.
????There is an additional service, flight KL876 from Bangkok (BKK) to Amsterdam (AMS) is scheduled to leave on Sunday 5 April at 2230hrs. Seats available from 19310 THB in economy and 50715 THB in business class.
From 1 April, there will be 2 flights a week; Mondays and Saturdays only.
For onward transfer in Amsterdam (AMS) to the UK, there are a lot of flights with KLM to larger airports and KLM Cityhopper to regional airports.
www.klm.com
Contact number: +66 2-6100800✈️Ethiopian Airlines
Until the end of April 2020, they will operate 3 flights per week (now changed to Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday).
Next flight is on Saturday 4 April at 0150hrs and arrives Addis Ababa (ADD) at 6.20 with 18 hours waiting for next flight (ET700) to London. The airline is providing an accommodation voucher during waiting for connecting flight.
Advised to contact counter W6-W10 to notify the handling agent if you wish to stand-by or book online.
www.ethiopianairlines.com
Contact number: +66 2-134-3061-5, +66 2-653-4366-8✈️ Emirates
Flights now suspended.
www.emirates.com
Contact number: +66 2-664-1040, +66 2-134-3571-2, +66 2-664-1045✈️Etihad
Flights now suspended.
????Regional flights:
Today, domestic flight availability has decreased significantly. Most of the airlines have suspended or significantly reduced services
Important: If you are travelling to Phuket Airport by road you will need to show your boarding pass/ticket to get in. The airport is closed fully from 10 April.
Reduced services running today. You are advised to check with the airline before making your way to the airport.
✈️Thai Vietjet Air
1 flight today from Phuket (HKT) to Bangkok (BKK) VZ2301 departing at 1525hrs. It is fully booked. Standby is an option.
From Chiang Mai (CNX) to Bangkok (BKK), there is only a flight today; VZ2105 at 1710hrs. It is currently fully booked but standby is a possibility.
You are advised to contact the airline to confirm the status of your flights before travelling to the airport.
✈️ Air Asia
Flights from Phuket (HKT) to Bangkok (BKK) and Chiang Mai (CNX) to Bangkok (DMK) are temporarily suspended until 30 April. Plan to resume on 1 May 2020.
www.airasia.com
Contact number: +66 2-515-9999✈️Bangkok Airways
Chiang Mai (CNX) – Bangkok (BKK)
The airline is using the smaller aircraft (70 passenger capacity) to operate on both flights today.
PG226 departs at 1640hrs – currently overbooked by 10 seats.
PG220 departs at 1920hrs – currently fully booked.
Phuket (HKT) – Bangkok (BKK)
PG275 departs 1000hrs - there are 44 seats available
PG277 departs 1655hrs - there are 80 seats available
PG279 departs 1955hrs - there are 64 seats available
Bangkok Airways will suspend all domestic flights from 7 April till 30 April.
The Phuket airport will be closed from 10-30 April 2020.
www.bangkokair.com
Contact number: +66 2-265-5678, +66 2-270-6699✈️Thai Smile Air
Flights to Bangkok (BKK) from Phuket (HKT) are mostly cancelled today.
WE216 departing at 1620hrs is the only one available. Currently fully booked with a waiting list of 13.
Flight from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Bangkok (BKK) is scheduled to depart at 1640hrs is the only one available. 5 seats available in economy and 1 in premium economy.
Please check with airline for updates.
www.thaismileair.com
Contact number: +66 2-118-8888✈️Thai Airways
No regional flights operating.
www.thaiairways.com/
Contact number: +66 2-356-1111, +66 2-356-1122, +66 2-137-4605✈️Nok Air
Today flights from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Bangkok (DMK) are mostly cancelled. The DD8319 departing at 1810hrs is showing as operational.
For Phuket (HKT) to Bangkok (DMK), these flights are also mostly cancelled. The DD7503 departing at 1120hrs is showing as operational.
You are advised to check with the airline before making your way to the airport for updates.
www.nokair.co.th
Contact number: +66 -2-900-9955✈️Qatar
Phuket (HKT) to Doha (DOH) flight QR841 departs at 2040hrs tonight. Seats are still available for 33955 THB in economy and 59890 THB in Business class.
Possible onward connections to the UK from Doha (DOH). An immediate connecting flight is the QR0009 to Heathrow (LHR) departing at 0145hrs. Seats are available.
The sales point at the airport is now closed so you need to book online only.
The Chiang Mai (CNX) to Doha (DOH) flight QR823 has ceased operation.
www.qatarairways.com
Contact numbers: +66 2-1341021-23, +66 2-6180499, +66 2-134-3517-8❗️Please note that this information is correct at the time of publication. The operational situation changes hourly. We will continue to update our #TravelAdvice for #Thailand. Check our page https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/ regularly and sign-up to email alerts.
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The winner of the March photo competition is this by PhotoJohn
Congratulations! We’ll be in touch to arrange your prize.
The April competition is up and running here: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157502-enter-the-april 2020-thaivisa-photography-competition/
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Thanks to everyone who submitted photos.
The new competition is up and running here: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157502-enter-the-april 2020-thaivisa-photography-competition/
Sorry it is late!
Winner of the March competition to be announced shortly
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Enter the April 2020 Thaivisa Photography Competition
The competition will run until 30 April 2020
The winning entry for March will receive a phone recharge with a value of ฿1000 within 30 days of the end of the competition.
The 1,000 baht credit is available on prepaid phones only.
Please note that by submitting an image in to this photo competition, you are giving your permission for that image to be potentially used in the annual Thaivisa Calendar. If you are not aware of the calendar, here is the 2020 calendar.
This was the winning entry from the February competition:
by AJR3RD
Competition Rules
- Contributing members may submit up to four of their own photos per month.
(Members can re-submit an image in a following months competition providing it hasn't been a winner in a previous months competition.)
- Please only one photo per post!
- The photos must be Thailand related and also comply with thaivisa forum rules.
https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/terms/
- A title, Basic Exif data, location and date may be added, but no extra comments to try and win more votes will be allowed.
- All entries will be included in a gallery as posted and at the end of the month this gallery will then be sent to the judges who will choose the winner.
- Please note that likes can still be given but will play no part in deciding what is presented for judging.
- All entries will be considered regardless of the time of the month posted.
How to post images
Instructions on how to post images can be found here:
https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/942998-posting-images-on-to-a-thread/#comment-11149553
Please keep dropping by and give your support (likes) to the new images being posted.
Those images gaining 10 likes or more will be added to the "Best Shots Gallery " for the month in question.
This gallery is not part of the monthly competition and will also include images from across all the general photographic threads that accumulate 10 likes or more.
Note.......We will drop by the thread every day or so to remove the posts not containing images, so please don't be annoyed if you see one of your posts is missing, thanks for your understanding.
Please add your best shots, and contribute to the rest of the photo forum
Other parts of the photo forum here:
https://forum.thaivisa.com/forum/84-photography-and-the-arts/
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8 hours ago, Sydneyboy1 said:
This info is from the admin group. Obviously all UK expats. Don't give a f#@k about other nationalities.
This info is sent to us from the British Embassy each day. If the Australian Embassy - or any other embassy have a similar list - we'll happily share it.
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11 hours ago, VBF said:
Would it be appropriate to point out that the reason Emirates and Ethiad aren't flying is because the UAE government have stopped all flights through their area?
https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/help/travel-updates/ https://www.etihad.com/en-gb/travel-updates/covid-19#suspension
I know the effect is the same but it may stop people blaming the airlines when it's not actually their fault
The information is provided to us each from the Embassy, we don't compile the list ourselves.
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Prayut orders halt to arrivals from overseas to curb virus spread
Dr. Thaveesilp Wissanuyothin
The government is focusing its attempts to curb the spread of the coronavirus on Thais and foreigners entering Thailand from overseas as the 104 new infection cases were reported today with three deaths.
Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157357-prayut-orders-halt-to-arrivals-from-overseas-to-curb-virus-spread/
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Prayut orders halt to arrivals from overseas to curb virus spread
Dr. Thaveesilp Wissanuyothin
The government is focusing its attempts to curb the spread of the coronavirus on Thais and foreigners entering Thailand from overseas as the 104 new infection cases were reported today with three deaths.
The Foreign Ministry has been assigned to work out measures to restrict their arrivals for the next two weeks, according to Dr. Thaveesilp Wissanuyothin, spokesman of the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Thaveesilp said Thais who returned from overseas and foreign visitors are partly responsible for the continuing rise in the number of new infections.
“Though the number of travelers from overseas has significantly declined, the prime minister believes more need to be done to stem overseas arrivals in order to further flatten the curve,” said Thaveesilp.
Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/prayut-orders-halt-to-arrivals-from-overseas-to-curb-virus-spread/
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???? As of 2 April, the following airlines still offer flights from Thailand to the UK. As the situation changes very rapidly, please confirm the status of your flight with the airline.
Although most of the flights are fully booked, there is a chance for passengers to stand by at the airport as seats are usually available due to no shows. Please notify the check-in staff at least 2 hours before the counter closes so that you have sufficient time to get the tickets issued.
????Airlines with direct flights to the UK:
✈️ Thai Airways
All flights suspended.
www.thaiairways.com/
Contact number: +66 2-356-1111, +66 2-356-1122, +66 2-137-4605✈️ British Airways
All flights suspended
www.britishairways.com
Contact numbers: +66 2-1342201-8✈️ EVA Air
BR67 to Heathrow (LHR) does not operate today (2 April).
Next flights on 3 April (Friday) and 5 April (Sunday). Premium economy seats available on 3 April for 29245 THB. On 5 April, prices are 22655 THB in economy, and 31995 THB in premium economy.
All flights to Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS) and Vienna (VIE) suspended.
www.evaair.com
Contact numbers: +66 2-302-7288, +66 2-134-2521-5????Airlines with non-direct flights to the UK:
✈️ Lufthansa
LH773 to Frankfurt (FRA) departs at 2300hrs tonight arriving local time at 0600hrs. Economy seats available for 45895 THB, and premium economy for 71720 THB.
Onward connection from Frankfurt (FRA) to Heathrow (LHR) is Lufthansa flight LH900 departing at 0800hrs.
Other transit destinations in the UK are available from Frankfurt (FRA).
From 1 April, 3 flights per week on Monday, Thursday, Saturday.
Next flight is LH733 departing on Saturday 4 April at 2300hrs, arriving local time at 0600hrs. Economy seats available for 27745 THB, flex for 37145 THB, and premium economy for 71720 THB.
Standby is also an option as previous flights have departed with empty seats. Enquire at counter G22. No need to book online in advance but need to turn up at the airport at least 2 hours before departure and inform the handling agent of your request to standby.
Flights will be operated until further notice.
www.lufthansa.com
Contact numbers: +66 2-264-2400, +66 2-134-2213, +66 2-654-6800 (call centre)✈️ SWISS
LX181 to Zurich (ZRH) suspended
www.swiss.com
Contact number: +66 2-134-2095-6, +66 2-654-6800, +66 2-654-6800 (call centre)✈️ Korean Air
KE652 to Incheon (ICH) departs daily at 2330hrs arriving at ICN 0655hrs+1.
No connecting flight to Heathrow (LHR) from Incheon (ICH) on 2 April. KE907 will not carry passengers and instead operate as a cargo flight.
Next flight on 3 April departs 2330hrs and has the same itinerary to Heathrow (LHR). A through ticket is available for 28775 THB on www.koreanair.com
From 13-27 Apr, KE907 ICH-LHR will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays only.
www.koreanair.com
Contact number: +66-2-620-6999✈️ Qatar Airways
Flights to Doha (DOH).
Next flight is QR981 departing today at 1940hrs, followed by QR833 departing at 2110hrs.All flights today have availability in all classes. Book a through ticket to Heathrow (LHR) on www.qatarairways.com
Onward connections to the UK as follows:
QR31 to Edinburgh (EDI) departing Doha (DOH) at 0130hrs (3 April) with 174 seats available.
QR010 to Heathrow (LHR) departing Doha (DOH) at 0445hrs (3 April) with 17 seats available.
QR003 to Heathrow (LHR) departing Doha (DOH) at 0750hrs (3 April) with 110 seats available.
QR027 to Manchester (MAN) departing Doha (DOH) at 0810hrs (3 April) with 109 seats available.
QR007 to Heathrow (LHR) departing Doha (DOH) at 0850hrs (3 April) with 56 seats available.
Standby – only for passengers with previously issued Qatar Air tickets. Exchange rate and different class booking fees will apply. Passengers with no previously issued tickets may book a ticket here. Use promo code TRAVELHOME for a 10% discount for one way travel. All bookings must be made online.
For more information, refer to www.qatarairways.com
Contact numbers: +66 2-1341021-23, +66 2-6180499, +66 2-134-3517-8
✈️ Finnair
HEL flight suspended until the end of June 2020.
www.finnair.com
Contact number: +66 2 134 2431-2✈️ KLM
KL876 to Amsterdam (AMS) scheduled to leave on Saturday 4 April at 2230hrs.
6 seats available in economy. Standby is possible.
From 1 April, there will be 2 flights a week on Mondays and Saturdays.
For onward transfer in Amsterdam (AMS) to the UK, many flights with KLM to larger airports and KLM Cityhopper to regional airports
www.klm.com
Contact number: +66 2-6100800✈️Ethiopian Airlines
Until end of April 2020, there are 3 flights per week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday).
Next flight on Saturday 4 April at 0150hrs arriving Addis Ababa (ADD) at 6.20 with an 18-hour layover for next flight (ET700) to London. The airline provides an accommodation voucher during the layover.
Advised to contact counter W6-W10 to notify stand-by or book online.
Contact number: +66 2-134-3061-5, +66 2-653-4366-8
✈️ Emirates
Flights now suspended.
www.emirates.com
Contact number: +66 2-664-1040, +66 2-134-3571-2, +66 2-664-1045✈️Etihad
Flights now suspended.
????Regional flights:
Today, domestic flight availability has decreased significantly. Most of the airlines have suspended or significantly reduced services
✈️Thai Vietjet Air
1 flight today from Phuket (HKT) to Bangkok (BKK) VZ2301 departing at 1525hrs. Fully booked. Standby an option.
From Chiang Mai (CNX) to Bangkok (BKK), there is only a flight today; VZ2105 at 1710hrs. Fully booked, but standby is a possibility.
You are advised to contact the airline to confirm the status of your flights before travelling to the airport.
✈️ Air Asia
Flights from Phuket (HKT) to Bangkok (BKK) and Chiang Mai (CNX) to Bangkok (DMK) are temporarily suspended until 30 April. Plan to resume again on 1 May 2020.
www.airasia.com
Contact number: +66 2-515-9999✈️Bangkok Airways
Flights from Phuket (HKT) to Bangkok (BKK) : PG274 at 1440hrs and the PG278 at 1910hrs are showing as operational today. Check with the airline for flight updates. Seats are only showing as available on the PG278 at 1910hrs.
Chiang Mai (CNX) to Bangkok (BKK) today is the PG226 at 1640hrs. Seats currently available on all classes from 2850 THB.
Social distancing : they have marked points in the lift and waiting queues for checking in. Please observe these.
This airline will suspend all domestic flights from 7 -30 April 2020.
Contact number: +66 2-265-5678, +66 2-270-6699
✈️Thai Smile Air
Flights to Bangkok (BKK) from Phuket (HKT) are mostly cancelled today. WE216 departing at 1620hrs is the only one available. Seats available. Please check with airline for updates.
Flights from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Bangkok (BKK) are all cancelled today.
www.thaismileair.com
Contact number: +66 2-118-8888✈️Thai Airways
No regional flights operating.
www.thaiairways.com/
Contact number: +66 2-356-1111, +66 2-356-1122, +66 2-137-4605✈️Nok Air
Today flights from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Bangkok (DMK) are mostly cancelled. DD8319 departing at 1810hrs is showing as operational. Only 2 seats available.
Phuket (HKT) to Bangkok (DMK) – Most flights cancelled.
You are advised to check with the airline before making your way to the airport for updates.
www.nokair.co.th
Contact number: +66 -2-900-9955✈️Qatar
Phuket (HKT) to Doha (DOH) flight QR841 departs at 2040hrs.
Possible onward connections to the UK from Doha (DOH).
The sales point at the airport is now closed so book online only.
Chiang Mai (CNX) to Doha (DOH) flight QR823 now suspended.
www.qatarairways.com
Contact numbers: +66 2-1341021-23, +66 2-6180499, +66 2-134-3517-8❗️Please note that this information is correct at the time of publication. The operational situation changes hourly. We will continue to update our #TravelAdvice for #Thailand. Check our page https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/ regularly and sign-up to email alerts.
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Brits in Thailand wanting to return to UK should go NOW - expats urged to register with Embassy
British nationals in Thailand wanting to return to the UK should go now, the British Embassy in Bangkok has advised.
As Thailand continues to impose restrictions on travel in order to try and combat the spread of COVID-19, both internal and transit travel will be affected.
An announcement posted on the UK in Thailand Twitter account reads: From 1 April 2020 leisure travellers will not be permitted to transit Thailand. Internal travel is likely to become more difficult.
British nationals who are still in Thailand but who want to fly back to the UK are urged to register with the embassy as per the instructions below:
International travel is becoming more difficult with the closure of land borders and further restrictions are being introduced daily. We are working to find solutions to this.
If you need to return to the UK but can’t, you can help by sending us the info below:
✅Full name�
✅Date of birth�
✅Passport number�
✅Contact email and telephone number�
✅Location and nearest airport�
✅Date of entry into Thailand�
✅Specific needs e.g. if you are taking medication or have young children.
Each day, the Embassy also releases details of airlines that are still offering flights from Thailand to the UK.
Here is the latest flight information for 1 April 2020.
Please be aware the situation is changing rapidly and all information was correct at the time of posting.
Meanwhile, expats and any British nationals planning to remain in Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic are urged to register with the Embassy in Bangkok to receive the latest travel alerts by email.
Visit https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/email-signup and click on the green ‘create subscription’ button.
Finally, the Embassy also advises British nationals to carry their passport with them if travelling across Thailand in the event of being screened at a road checkpoint.
For the very latest information, follow the UK in Thailand on social media:
https://twitter.com/ukinthailand
https://www.facebook.com/ukinthailand/
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???? As of 1 April, the following airlines still offer flights from Thailand to the UK. As the situation changes very rapidly, please confirm the status of your flight with the airline.
Although most of the flights are fully booked, there is a chance for passengers to stand by at the airport as seats are usually available due to no shows. Please notify the check-in staff at least 2 hours before the counter closes so that you have sufficient time to get the tickets issued.
????Airlines with direct flights to the UK:
✈️ Thai Airways
All flights form Bangkok (BKK) to Heathrow (LHR) suspended.
www.thaiairways.com/
Contact number: +66 2-356-1111, +66 2-356-1122, +66 2-137-4605✈️ British Airways
All flights from Bangkok (BKK) suspended.
www.britishairways.com
Contact numbers: +66 2-1342201-8✈️ EVA Air
BR67 Bangkok (BKK) to Heathrow (LHR) departs at 1230hrs.
16 business class and 10 economy class seats available on this flight.
Stand by is possible (previously approx. 20 on each flight).
No flight will operate on 2 April (Thursday). Next flight 3 April (Friday) and 5 April (Sunday).
Contact numbers: +66 2-302-7288, +66 2-134-2521-5
????Airlines with non-direct flights to the UK:
✈️Cathay Pacific (new route)
CX708 departs tonight from Bangkok (BKK) to Hong Kong (HKK) at 1730hrs.
Connection to Heathrow (LHR) available with a 2 hour transit onto BA10 departing at 2345hrs.
Seats are available at present.
✈️ Lufthansa
LH773 Bangkok (BKK) to Frankfurt (FRA) departs on 2 April at 2300hrs arriving local time at 0600hrs.
Onward connection from Frankfurt (FRA) to Heathrow (LHR) is Lufthansa flight LH900 departing at 0800hrs.
Other transit destinations in the UK are available too from Frankfurt (FRA).
From 1 April, operates 3 flights per week; Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Fully booked on the system for this week, however advised to standby at counter G22. No need to book online in advance but you should turn up at the airport at least 2 hours before departure and inform the handling agent.
Flights will be operated until further notice.
Contact numbers: +66 2-264-2400, +66 2-134-2213, +66 2-654-6800 (call centre)
✈️ Thai Airways
TG920 Bangkok (BKK) to Frankfurt (FRA) departs at 2345hrs tonight, arriving at 0615hrs local time.
Again there are many transit connection possibilities to the UK from Frankfurt (FRA) as above.
Contact number: +66 2-356-1111, +66 2-356-1122, +66 2-137-4605
✈️ SWISS
LX181 Bangkok (BKK) to Zurich (ZRH) does not operate today.
Next flight 1245hrs Thursday arriving in Zurich at 1935hrs.Transit connection (overnight transit) with British Airways flight BA713 leaving at 1325hrs next day is available. Onward connections available to Manchester.
Fully booked but very good chance for standby passengers. Contact counter G24.
Contact number: +66 2-134-2095-6, +66 2-654-6800, +66 2-654-6800 (call centre)
✈️ Korean Air
KE652 BKK-ICH departs BKK daily at 2330hrs arriving at ICN 0655hrs+1.10 seats available today.
There will be no connecting flight to Heathrow (LHR) from Incheon (ICH) on 2 April. The KE907 will not carry passengers and instead operate as a cargo flight. From 13-27 Apr, this flight will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays only.
www.koreanair.com
Contact number: +66-2-620-6999✈️ Qatar Airways
QR837 departed BKK to DOH on time at 0210hrs. QR831 BKK-DOH also departed at 0905hrs on time.
Next available flight BKK-DOH today is QR981 departing at 1940hrs followed by the QR833 departing at 2110hrs.
Today there are 4 flights per day departing from Bangkok to Doha. From Doha, there are 1-2 flights per day to Heathrow (LHR), Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX), Edinburgh (EDI) and Cardiff (CWL).
All flights today have availability in all classes.
Tomorrow 3 flights, with limited availability: QR837 at 0210hrs, QR831 at 0905hrs and QR833 at 2110hrs.
Standby - available to passengers who already hold previously issued Qatar Air tickets. 10% discount for one way travel here, use promo code TRAVELHOME. All bookings must be made online.
For more information, refer to www.qatarairways.com
Contact numbers: +66 2-1341021-23, +66 2-6180499, +66 2-134-3517-8
✈️ Finnair
This route from BKK to HEL has now been suspended until the end of June 2020.
www.finnair.com
Contact number: +66 2 134 2431-2✈️ KLM
KL876 from Bangkok (BKK) to Amsterdam (AMS) is scheduled to leave on Saturday 4 April at 2230hrs. 6 seats available in economy. Standby is possible.
From 1 April, there will be 2 flights a week, Mondays and Saturdays only.
For onward transfer in Amsterdam (AMS) to the UK, there are a lot of flights with KLM to larger airports and KLM Cityhopper to regional airports.
www.klm.com
Contact number: +66 2-6100800✈️Ethiopian Airlines
Until the end of April 2020 3 flights per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday). Next flight is ET609 departing Bangkok (BKK) on 2 April at 0120hrs, arrives Addis Ababa (ADD) at 6.20 with 18 hours waiting for next flight (ET700) to London. The airline is providing an accommodation voucher during waiting for connecting flight. Fully booked on the system but good chance for standby passengers. Highly recommended to book online in advance so that the price will be cheaper and more chances to be called on board. Please contact counter W6-W10 to notify the handling agent if you are stand-by.
Contact number: +66 2-134-3061-5, +66 2-653-4366-8
✈️ Emirates
Flights now suspended.
Contact number: +66 2-664-1040, +66 2-134-3571-2, +66 2-664-1045
✈️Etihad
Flights now suspended.
Contact number: +66 2-253-0099, +66 2-787-3377
????Regional flights:
✈️Thai Vietjet Air
There are 3 flights from Phuket (HKT) to Bangkok (BKK) showing as operational today departing at 1230hrs, 1525hr and 2005hrs.
Chiang Mai (CNX) to Bangkok (BKK) 2 flights showing as operational; VZ105 at 1400hrs and V2107 at 2200hrs.
✈️ Air Asia
Flights from Phuket (HKT) to Bangkok (BKK) are temporarily suspended until 30 April. They plan to resume again on 1 May 2020.
www.airasia.com
Contact number: +66 2-515-9999✈️Bangkok Airways
Flights from Phuket (HKT) to Bangkok (BKK): PG270 at 0645hrs, PG272 at 0935rs, PG276 at 1215hrs, PG274 at 1440hrs and the PG278 at 1910hrs are showing as operational today. This airline will suspend all domestic flights from 7 -30 April 2020.
Chiang Mai: The only flight scheduled to Bangkok (BKK) today is PG226 at 1630hrs. This airline will suspend all domestic flights from 7 -30 April 2020.
Contact number: +66 2-265-5678, +66 2-270-6699
✈️Thai Smile Air
Flights to Bangkok (BKK) from Phuket (HKT) are mostly cancelled today. WE216 departing at 1620hrs is still showing as operational.
Chiang Mai: Flight to Bangkok (BKK) scheduled to depart at 1310hrs only.
www.thaismileair.com
Contact number: +66 2-118-8888✈️Thai Airways
No regional flights from Phuket (HKT) are operating.
Contact number: +66 2-356-1111, +66 2-356-1122, +66 2-137-4605
✈️Nok Air
Phuket (HKT) to Bangkok (DMK) mostly cancelled. The DD7503 departing at 1120hrs is showing as operational from gate 9.
Chiang Mai: Most flights cancelled. DD8319 departing at 1810hrs is showing as operational from gate 5.
www.nokair.co.th
Contact number: +66 -2-900-9955✈️Qatar
Phuket (HKT) to Doha (DOH) flight QR841 departs at 2040hrs. Possible onward connections to the UK from Doha (DOH).
The Chiang Mai (CNX) to Doha (DOH) flight QR823 has ceased operation.
www.qatarairways.com
Contact numbers: +66 2-1341021-23, +66 2-6180499, +66 2-134-3517-8❗️Please note that this information is correct at the time of publication. The operational situation changes hourly. We will continue to update our #TravelAdvice for #Thailand. Check our page https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/thailand/ regularly and sign-up to email alerts.
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Tourists get automatic visa extensions
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is concerned that foreigners seeking visa extensions are gathering in their hundreds at Immigration offices each day, said the Foreign Affairs Ministry on Wednesday (April 1).
Full story: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1157113-tourists-get-automatic-visa-extensions/
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Tourists get automatic visa extensions
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is concerned that foreigners seeking visa extensions are gathering in their hundreds at Immigration offices each day, said the Foreign Affairs Ministry on Wednesday (April 1).
Deputy ministry spokesman Natapanu Nopakun said the cabinet has responded with a move to grant automatic renewal of tourist visas for visitors who arrived in Thailand after March 1.
The proposal was approved by the cabinet on Tuesday (March 31) and is set to be officially announced.
People who hold other types of visa still need to go visit the Immigration office for extensions.
Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30385187
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