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Just go to bangkok, its all the same nowadays. This is not 2015 anymore these non bangkok airports are not much safer imo. I just came back via CNX with a bunch of covid extensions in my passport and they were really upset with me about it. I was taken away to a room and interviewed, i believe they were going to deny my entry but then i showed them an exit ticket and explained im leaving in one month and they finally gave me a stamp.

why enter?  if you stay at airport in transit you dont need that!

9 hours ago, bbi1 said:

Any reasons why doing the 2 airport entries (instead of 3) would be close to impossible? Were there previous reports from some people who were unable to enter recently doing 2 visa expempt entries?

You misunderstood, i mean 3 is nearly impossible. 2 is probable but you may have to sweet talk your way through it a bit. I think most people stopped this perpetual exempt run by air back in 2015-2016. I have done a same day exempt run by air one time to KL, Malaysia back in 2016. I got questioned hard but was able to get in. I did get denied one time with a tourist visa in hand at DMK. Its not common though, must have been an IO having a bad day. I am a real western tourist and clean appearance but if your under 50 there are not really any other visa options imo.

6 hours ago, BritTim said:

It is very unlikely that a second visa exemption at the airport would be denied when you have no prior recent history as a tourist in Thailand. Trying for a third (by which time you would have been about five months in Thailand) would be a bit risky.

Read his threads this guy is a long stay tourist for many years. Taking a break because of covid is not going to prevent him from being looked at hard.

To be honest its close to 0% you will be able to pull this plan off. Even 2 you better come prepared.

On 9/17/2022 at 9:03 AM, CanadaSam said:

45 days exempt by land!  That's amazing news!  Thailand IS progressing, albeit slowly, but any change is always welcome!  Thank You, Joe!!!

dont get too excited its a temporary program for 6 months ????

no no man its the same as before. that evisa thing is only for developed rich countries. any southeast asian country you have to go in person. laos is still horrid its busy again and you have to stand in line in the heat and sun for hours like how it got in 2019.

10 minutes ago, roo860 said:

Nope, nothing whatsoever, infact I never noticed any health people.

Ok great. Sounds like we are back to 2019 protocol!! As long as you dont get some arrogant check in counter person when departing. Glad some common sense is coming back.

1 minute ago, roo860 said:

Arrived back in Thailand last Saturday, no proof of vaccine required at Manchester Airport, flying with Emirates, no vaccine certificate required at immigration at Suvanaphum.

Ps.

All immigration counters open!

Yes, I assumed that was fine. But what about a test, you had no test before or on arrival?

Any recent experience entering thailand with no testing or vaccine stuff, just the same as 2019? I notice they mention unvaxed with no test will basically be at the discretion of the health control officer on arrival. What does this actually mean in real life on the ground?

"Unvaccinated/partially vaccinated travelers who have proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of travel will be allowed to go anywhere in Thailand, while those who will arrive without a negative test result will be subject to health protocols deemed appropriate by the Health Control officer at the point of arrival."

16 minutes ago, ChomDo said:

Can't believe that they're still giving out "covid extensions" haha. I mean it's great that they are but would probably be time to change the name of this extension and make it permanent or something. 

 

I did covid extensions for over a year but returned to Europe for my normal 3 months summer stay. Now I'm heading back to BKK on an exempt and curious if they continue the covid extensions, does it also apply to people who arrived recently or only those who have been "so called stuck" in Thailand since last year? 

You could but you would have to do your 30 day extension first. Its unlikely you will be able to utilize a covid extension though. The end date is today (24 Aug) and nobody is expecting it to continue this time considering they only moved the date 1 month. If nothing happens in the next day or two I would say its over.

No guarantee, any extension is officer discretion.

Why go to singapore? were you denied covid extension?

4 minutes ago, audaciousnomad said:

Which office advised you of this "new rule".  First time I've heard of this.

Chiang Mai. It seems every time i go there is confusion over this but this is the first time i got robbed some days. The girl was insistent i only get 60 days from day of application and this is how it is now. Maybe it was a mistake and they thought it was my first covid extension. Because i think thats how it works only on your first one.

On 6/2/2022 at 3:30 PM, RedReding said:

I got a COVID extension "under consideration" stamp today in Chiang Mai that lets me stay 15 more days for the moment. They told me I need to go back with my passport on the 16th of June to get my other 45 days. From what I read on this forum this "under consideration stamp" is pretty much normal procedure ?

 

Do the remaining 45 days get granted every time ?

 

This is my first COVID extension ever.

I was told verbally last time (for period ending may 25) we have "new rule" only 60 days if you apply on your last day of expiration. I applied 5 days early and when i came back later to get my stamp yep it was only 55 day extension. This was the first time this happened to me when applying early. The screws seem to be tightening so to speak. Are they still doing it this way currently?

great news. does anyone know which offices do not do an under consideration period?

14 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Reentry from anywhere would require Thailand Pass also covid insurance 10k cover.

No Test or quarantine if fully vaccinated.

The requirements are in MANY threads AseanNow.

Yes for international airports. But in my experience borders are more fluid situation. How to get a test in the middle of nowhere?

Is a border run doable at this point to say chiang khong? Has anyone been up there? Im talking enter lao then turning around 20 min later back into thailand. Do they bother testing or doing anything?

from may 15 vietnam is dropping pre flight testing bringing them to no requirements same as 2019. thailand better get going soon.

1 minute ago, ubonjoe said:

You will also have the meet the entry requirements for Laos that are stricter for those not vaccinated than Thailand.

See this page for the entry requirements by land here on the Thailand Pass site. https://land.tp.consular.go.th/en/plan

they just changed it starting today. entry into laos for unvaccinated all you need is an atk test.

On 5/6/2022 at 2:24 PM, Macthehat said:

 

Im assuming entering by land is the same? I'm planning exit mukdahan-savannakhet. get a visa in savannakhet, then pcr test in savannakhet, heading back to thailand. @ubonjoe

2 hours ago, 3MagicBeers said:

Laos is fully reopening on Monday 7th May, with no restrictions. In fact it will be the easiest SE Asian country to get into/ HAPPY DAYS after 777 days ! ????

 

In summary:

 

• Fully vaccinated: only need certificate of vaccination • Not fully vaccinated: ATK test with in 24 hours before departure • Private vehicles can be used to enter and exit Laos • E-visa and visa on arrival are available • Effective 09 May 2022 onwards • No Lao Green Pass, no insurance, no test on arrival.

 

 

https://laotiantimes.com/2022/05/07/laos-drops-testing-for-vaccinated-tourists-announces-full-reopening/?fbclid=IwAR1fsXWfr6W3RgHtZHNsowP402399JvAS2uG-1DXfEAmxLbdRG9U9KhfjvE

1 hour ago, 3MagicBeers said:

Apart from expected teething problems in the first days, its basically back to the same as entering Laos in 2019. The issue could be for Thai residents returning to TH, having to download the Thailand Pass, insurance etc etc (right?). In time Thailand will align to the Lao non-restrictions in my opinion.

absolutely not. A certificate of vacc. and atk test are not "no restrictions" dont support that insane bs !!

For a while now both thais and foreigners, nobody wears a mask in the islands/tourist areas as it should be everywhere on this planet. 

Hey guys for the last hold outs still tourists in thailand how are covid extensions going this time? What office you use? Any waiting period? Thanks.

47 minutes ago, audaciousnomad said:

Another option is to indirectly enter by going to Laos first, then to Thailand.  The friendship bridge at Nong Khai is open right now. Thai Embassy Vientiane even published full details for foreigners as to which hotels are approved, etc.  

Details for foreign arrivals(requires Chrome browser for the auto-translate feature) are midway down this page:  https://vientiane.thaiembassy.org/2022/03/4999/

 

The problem is to enter Laos they require a pre booked tour, vaccine, pcr test, and all sorts of nonsense.

The only option right now like 2019 is Mongolia by air, not exactly a cost effective visa run.

Only countries actually open right now (no test/quarantine, same as 2019)

Costa Rica

Denmark

Bahrain

Dominican Republic

El Salvador

Ireland

Iceland

Hungary

Mexico

Jordan

Norway

Romania

Slovenia