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28 minutes ago, WaveHunter said:

Well, I managed to get my pre-registration submitted to PhyaThai Hospital at 0901

 

Now let's see if I get a text message...sitting on the edge of my chair LOL!

 

How did everybody else do?

1 hour ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

, you would only be exempt from 14 day self quarantining (in the U.K) if you have been full vaccinated .

That only applies to UK Residents returning from travel to and from those amber listed countries.

3 hours ago, Joinaman said:

But if staying at friends or family, you are allowed to travel on public transport to your final destination ?

Sounds like Thailand . We flew in, had no testing, and then were allowed to travel from Bangkok to Isaan, and then go shopping before going home to self isolate . Wonder how many we could possibly infect on that journey 

How to travel to the place where you’re quarantining

When you arrive in England, go straight to the place you’re staying to quarantine. Only use public transport if you have no other option, and make sure you follow safer travel guidance for passengers.

47 minutes ago, vinny41 said:

I assume you wouldn't be allowed to leave the UK again until you have paid

For loans like this the Government retain your passport, many government departments also use debt collectors to collect debts, so you could ultimately be subject to a County Court Judgement.

3 hours ago, Joinaman said:

if at friends, what stops you using your covid free friends ( or family) to submit the test ? 

Are they the same tests required prior to flying  ?

No idea, what do you think?
 

Those doing so would be committing a criminal offence, as would those aiding and abetting, and if caught would, at the very least, face a hefty fine.

@Westen   For the avoidance of doubt the priority service only pushes the application towards the front of the queue, it doesn't guarantee that the application would be succesful. 

14 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

Thanks , I am just waiting to see whether Thailand goes into Red zone , then I would have to go into state quarantine anyway and wouldnt need tests or track and trace 

You still need to pay for tests if you're travelling from, or via, a Red Zone, even if you're required to quarantine hotel

Before travel to England

Before you travel to England you must:

• take a COVID-19 test
• book a quarantine hotel package, including 2 COVID-19 tests
• complete a passenger locator form

On 7/8/2021 at 6:28 AM, Whale said:

Does anyone have a link or more info on this "5 day release after test"

https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control/ending-self-isolation-early-through-test-to-release

No, she can't apply for a visit visa and then apply for Settlement once in the UK, she needs to apply from Thailand, there was a consession to do so when travel back to Thailand wasn't allowed, but that has stop.

I can't advise on quarantine at this stage as the rules change frequently and the application process can be fairly long.

If she wants to use an agent she should use one who is properly qualified, not one of those who are, or used to be, at the rear of travel agents or sitting in the bars of Pattaya, when they were open, happy to point them in the right direction privately

If your friend is on benefits a suitably quailified might help them with a more appropriate route.

You might find this helpful https://aseannow.com/topic/1112226-uk-settlement-visa-overview-updated-july-2019/

1 hour ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

 

  I was just stating what would happen if you just ignored all the red tape and just jumped on a flight without prior tests and form filling in, they would likely stick you in quarantine even if you arrived from an amber zone 

It’s also quite likely that you be fined up to £10,000 if you could show you’d completed the correct documents on arrival at the UK Border, but as @Upnotoverrightly says without evidence of the required tests, doubtful if you be allowed to fly.

17 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

I am not given a choice as to whether I want to accept the red tape or not . 

   Either comply or get refused to board the flight or get a 1400 quid hotel 14 day quarantine when you arrive 

The fourteen days quarantine in a Government hotel, guarded by G4S or the like, is for Brits who’ve travelled from, passed through, or been in a red zone ten days previously.

For those traveling from an Amber zone they must self isolate for ten days at their own home, with friends or at a privately booked hotel. As previously advised you can test and release after five days, but you still need to do the two and eight day tests

I'm going to close this thread, if @Simon555wants to reopen it when he's ready please message me, or start a new thread.

42 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said:

What is the best way to proceed regarding negative Covid tests within three days of the flight . 

   Would it be better to have a test and then book a flight ?

If you were to book a flight and for some reason you couldn't get a test or it came back positive , you would lose the flight. 

I’d probably book a flexible ticket if I were planning to fly at the moment, more expensive but better than losing the whole ticket.

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I was looking during the week, Thai have very limited flights from Bangkok, but we were seriously considering Singapore or Finnair.

As you say if you fly via the UAE you would have to quarantine at your own expense at a hotel, any non Brits who may be traveling with you wouldn’t be allowed into the UK if they intended to travel via a red list country.

There are rumors circulating that Thailand might be raised to a red zone, but that is just a rumor.

Should you qualify for Immigration Detention, rooms in Immigration Removal Centres are free. ????

All the current advice is here, things can change at short notice though.

Thailand is currently listed as Amber, that also could change either way, also at short notice.

https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control

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8 minutes ago, Ian Wake said:

Dont know if this is any help to anyone but maybe worth inquiring   Advertised july 2nd   https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/blog-news/offering-covid-19-vaccination-service?utm_source=facebook-expat&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=blog-news-offering-covid-19-vaccination-service-2-jul-21&fbclid=IwAR16thu1hO11tUoAK1Oq0_O6kRxX1ZFeVZuSybfYkqpK-SPeAxopbsfDVqw   Bumrungrad supports Thai Government by offering COVID-19 vaccination service to the public, providing the highest safety standards and privacy, while advising patients on self-observation of adverse Bumrungrad International Hospital is one of the private hospitals supporting the Royal Thai Government by administering COVID-19 vaccination to hospital patients, people over 60 years of age, and people with 7 pre-existing conditions (severe respiratory and cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and obesity) who have registered through the Mor Prom application. www.bumrungrad.com

This line in their conditions might be an issue for most expats

"2. Register for COVID-19 vaccination by showing your Thai ID card and the hospital appointment form or the appointment information on the Mor Prom Application."

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