LivinLOS Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I just read this http://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG200317135259988?fbclid=IwAR2YTjg8_0wyCsIU-ZRGbZQu3eIU0ANyv7eAoRDwBqGHBSPCblHgCvumnFg Due to board Finn Air on Thursday morning. A friend was denied in Hong Kong but just came in via KL, but that was known and this sounds like everyone and effective immediate. My local doctors say they cannot issue anything like this. ideas ?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 UK NHS just confirmed no way to obtain this paperwork. Did they just ban all travellers from the UK ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 It is only needed for those from these countries. "BANGKOK(NNT)-The government has announced that citizens of and those arriving from South Korea, Italy, Iran, as well as China and two of its territories Macau and Hong Kong, are to experience the kingdom’s most stringent screening." Not sure how accurate the article is. Latest info can be found here. https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 2 hours ago, ubonjoe said: It is only needed for those from these countries. "BANGKOK(NNT)-The government has announced that citizens of and those arriving from South Korea, Italy, Iran, as well as China and two of its territories Macau and Hong Kong, are to experience the kingdom’s most stringent screening." Not sure how accurate the article is. Latest info can be found here. https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/international-travel-document-news/1580226297.htm While I would like to agree, and hope it to be the case, I note the Thai section is dated the 13th. Thai visa itself is running a thread seemingly counter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 CNN are running with this info now also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanhull Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 'The new measure requires all nationalities arriving in the kingdom to show a medical certificate, issued no more than three days prior to their arrival, have purchased an insurance plan for COVID-19 and giving consent to allow authorities to install a monitoring application on their smart phone.' :( 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 This is the National News Bureau of Thailand, saying it.. http://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG200317135259988?fbclid=IwAR1frfGLUGgAeF4FvH_IjMx3DrTd9kSilNNhOVWFU1hJLzo9TItpuyoTr9M I do however believe they are wrong, just wish they would get thier act together on such an important fact as this can even cause airlines to not fly, block passengers etc. Resources worth reading. https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/file/main/Q&A_Measures_Travelers_160320.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0sB703j358xYaNGLO31hxmRtPDWRwDpRe0relIAc3ovkJEzCYiOW8P8_c The UK is not a Disease infected Zone but it is a ongoing local transmission area. The information there would imply the 14 day self isolation, with a TM8 and a communication with a health officer (possibly apps on phone and tracking) is the likely outcome. At this stage its anyones bet.. I am hearing my airline will not even confirm the plane will be flying in 48 hours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 ThaiVisa reporting it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted March 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 hour ago, ryanhull said: 'The new measure requires all nationalities arriving in the kingdom to show a medical certificate, issued no more than three days prior to their arrival, have purchased an insurance plan for COVID-19 and giving consent to allow authorities to install a monitoring application on their smart phone.' ???? Basically saying don't come, as both those requirements won't be possible 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: Basically saying don't come, as both those requirements won't be possible Right now you can purchase Travel Guard from AIG https://www.travelguard.com/travel-news/coronavirus-advisory Am I covered if I contract Coronavirus? If you contract Coronavirus prior to your departure, you would be covered for Trip Cancellation if there is a confirmed diagnosis, including proof of illness from your doctor that states you are medically unable to travel at the time of departure. If you become ill with Coronavirus while on a covered trip, you would be covered for Medical Expense and Trip Interruption/Curtailment benefits if there is a confirmed diagnosis, including proof of illness from a doctor. These coverages are subject to the terms and conditions of your insurance policy. Please click here to access a copy of your insurance policy. Agree the health cert is impossible, no way to be tested simply to get a flight and UK GPs told me today they will not issue any form of fit to fly documentation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melvinmelvin Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 2 hours ago, ryanhull said: 'The new measure requires all nationalities arriving in the kingdom to show a medical certificate, issued no more than three days prior to their arrival, have purchased an insurance plan for COVID-19 and giving consent to allow authorities to install a monitoring application on their smart phone.' ???? what is the medical certificate supposed to certify? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 38 minutes ago, LivinLOS said: Right now you can purchase Travel Guard from AIG https://www.travelguard.com/travel-news/coronavirus-advisory Am I covered if I contract Coronavirus? If you contract Coronavirus prior to your departure, you would be covered for Trip Cancellation if there is a confirmed diagnosis, including proof of illness from your doctor that states you are medically unable to travel at the time of departure. If you become ill with Coronavirus while on a covered trip, you would be covered for Medical Expense and Trip Interruption/Curtailment benefits if there is a confirmed diagnosis, including proof of illness from a doctor. These coverages are subject to the terms and conditions of your insurance policy. Please click here to access a copy of your insurance policy. Agree the health cert is impossible, no way to be tested simply to get a flight and UK GPs told me today they will not issue any form of fit to fly documentation. this maybe for policies already purchased, new policies they'd be crazy to include Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 31 minutes ago, melvinmelvin said: what is the medical certificate supposed to certify? that u were fine 3 days ago but then at 2 days 11hours 59 minutes u got the virus..................its useless 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) 36 minutes ago, melvinmelvin said: what is the medical certificate supposed to certify? As Chazar said; for what it's worth this is the certificate https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/file/g_form/general01.pdf Edited March 17, 2020 by Salerno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 23 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: this maybe for policies already purchased, new policies they'd be crazy to include and then enjoy reading there 24 page exclusions etc https://webservices.travelguard.com/Product/FileRetrieval.aspx?CountryCode=US&FileType=PROD_PLAN_DOC&ProductCode=943403&PlanCode=NW &StateCode=KY 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destined Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 So when does this requirement come into effect, or is it wrong? People reporting they arrived at Thai airports without needing the medical certificate. Is there any proper announcement or is it all super vague and contradictory? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 there was a thread the other day where Corona virus insurance was available for 150-300 baht, 50k baht cover, of course useless except may satisfy immigration 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Just now, scubascuba3 said: there was a thread the other day where Corona virus insurance was available for 150-300 baht, 50k baht cover, of course useless except may satisfy immigration Staff at work have been discussing the 150b one... its for Thai nationals only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post melvinmelvin Posted March 17, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Salerno said: As Chazar said; for what it's worth this is the certificate https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/file/g_form/general01.pdf jeeez, is this what the generals have come up with? not sure that medics have a licence number in all countries but; for the vast majority of the hundreds of millions citizens in Europe it would be impossible to obtain such a certificate there quite simply aren't any kiosks around where you can go and have yourself tested 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, melvinmelvin said: for the vast majority of the hundreds of millions citizens in Europe it would be impossible to obtain such a certificate Let's hope, for our European members sake, it stays the way it is - not a requirement (unless coming in from Italy of course). Edited March 17, 2020 by Salerno 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 A post containing a link to and a screenshot of a article on the Bangkok Post has been removed. Forum Rule Quote 26) The Bangkok Post and Phuketwan do not allow quotes from their news articles or other material to appear on Thaivisa.com. Neither do they allow links to their publications. Posts from members containing quotes from or links to Bangkok Post or Phuketwan publications will be deleted from the forum.These restrictions are put in place by the above publications, not Thaivisa.comIn rare cases, forum Administrators or the news team may use these sources under special permission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 7 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: this maybe for policies already purchased, new policies they'd be crazy to include I bought it yesterday and they confirmed it is included in cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 7 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: there was a thread the other day where Corona virus insurance was available for 150-300 baht, 50k baht cover, of course useless except may satisfy immigration https://www.frank.co.th/en/corona-virus-insurance 450 for half mil and 850 for a mil, for a year. I have insured a bunch of the extended family so I dont get caught in the desperation of hospital bill requests. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 5 hours ago, ubonjoe said: A post containing a link to and a screenshot of a article on the Bangkok Post has been removed. Forum Rule Apologies.. I forgot this, not the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetchy Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Thanks LivinLOS, I'm considering doing the same thing for the relatives up the jungle. Having read the Frank policy details, I'm a bit confused by the coverage details. "illness with serious conditions or diseases caused by a corona virus infection" is covered up to 1M and "Medical treatment from infections (Coronavirus(2019-nCoV))" is covered up to 50K. Are these not one and the same or am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 9 hours ago, melvinmelvin said: jeeez, is this what the generals have come up with? not sure that medics have a licence number in all countries but; for the vast majority of the hundreds of millions citizens in Europe it would be impossible to obtain such a certificate there quite simply aren't any kiosks around where you can go and have yourself tested If you are a national of a country from whom this health certificate is requested I suggest to avoid all unnecessary travel to Thailand. Possibly, your country's government has already published a travel advisory to this effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted March 18, 2020 Author Share Posted March 18, 2020 5 hours ago, phetchy said: Thanks LivinLOS, I'm considering doing the same thing for the relatives up the jungle. Having read the Frank policy details, I'm a bit confused by the coverage details. "illness with serious conditions or diseases caused by a corona virus infection" is covered up to 1M and "Medical treatment from infections (Coronavirus(2019-nCoV))" is covered up to 50K. Are these not one and the same or am I missing something? They pay basic medical for 100k (on the 850b policy).. They pay advanced medical, for coma, brain and nervous system damage or disorders, terminal illness, and or death that is a direct result from the Coronavirus where a physician has determined that there is no cure for which has been caused by a coronavirus, then you will be covered to 1 million baht. Leads to the odd position where someone on a ventilator, in ICU, get sick.. Incurs 500k of costs, then if they die, the policy pays, if they dont die, its 100k cover. Thats what an agent said but makes for strange cover. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destined Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Can anyone read this announcement in thai from CAAT? Seems to concern introduction of medical certificate requirements. https://www.caat.or.th/th/archives/48678 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Nothing new there, as far as I can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Removed a post with a link to the Bankgok Post. belfast3, please read the forum rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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