What are the rules for a tourist visa if Iwant to go to Thailand ?

[TheDJMecanic]

I want to go to Thailand next but I don't know what the rules are on a months stay after the 15 day quarantine.

[DrJack54]

Which country are you from? A visa exempt entry gives you 45 day permission of stay. Having said that.... nobody would come to Thailand to spend 15 days in quarantine for a further 30 days after that. Give real details. If it's a work issue then state as much. Can't be a holiday.

[Dan O]

Your best bet is to check with the Embassy website in your country. They will have the various visa types and requirements listed for you there 

[TheDJMecanic]

Thanks , Yea its to see my wife and  kids, sounds crazy but cant  wait till Christmas 

[TheDJMecanic]

Just now, TheDJMecanic said:

Thanks , Yea its to see my wife and  kids, sounds crazy but cant  wait till Christmas 

going from Ireland

[sirineou]

1 minute ago, TheDJMecanic said:

Thanks , Yea its to see my wife and  kids, sounds crazy but cant  wait till Christmas 

Wait a week or so until the new quarantine proposal that was just approved becomes official and all the appropriate agencies get their new marching orders.  

[RichardColeman]

10 minutes ago, TheDJMecanic said:

Thanks , Yea its to see my wife and  kids, sounds crazy but cant  wait till Christmas 

Today they talked about potentially October opening without quarantine - If i was you I'd wait and use the quarantine money on the family later

[DrJack54]

5 minutes ago, sirineou said:

Wait a week or so until the new quarantine proposal that was just approved becomes official and all the appropriate agencies get their new marching orders.  

Approved by who. Post a link. What is the new "proposal that was just approved"

[donnacha]

It appears that the suggested reductions in the length of quarantine (or, even, the elimination of that requirement) in Thailand will be for people who are vaccinated.

My understanding is that Ireland is now vaccinating the over-70s. You did not provide your age but, under centralized EU ordering, it may take quite a while for vaccination to become available to you in Ireland, unless you are old, have comorbidities, or are a frontline worker. There are online calculators that provide estimates of when you might expect your first jab. If you are, in fact, over 70 please ignore all the following.

When I checked an online calculator a few days ago (before Ireland paused the use of AstraZeneca) the estimated date for a first jab of people under 50, and not in a special category, was in November. There is a possibility that your second jab could be up to three months later, as they are prioritizing getting at least one jab for as many people as possible. Any reductions in quarantine will be based upon having received the full course of jabs at least a fortnight before landing in Thailand. Other delays are entirely possible.

It is also possible that the reduction in quarantine requirements may only be available to people coming from countries that have successfully inoculated at least 70% of their population, or that have achieved much lower infection rates. This year that is likely to be just Israel, the UAE, the UK, the US, and a couple of others but definitely no EU countries.

As such, it might be worth simply eating the current cost of the 15-night quarantine in Thailand and going as soon as possible. There is a real possibility that an increase in the spread of more infectious variants, or the emergence of vaccine resistant variants, could render the current vaccines irrelevant and rule out any loosening of restrictions. It is even possible (but I would guess not likely) that Thailand could stop even accepting tourists under the quarantine system. Unless you are planning only a short visit, there is a solid argument for getting in under the wire while it is still possible.

If, however, you decide that you need to get vaccinated before returning, but are determined to get back to your family sooner rather than later, it might be worth considering moving over the UK for a month or so. You are entitled to do so as an Irish citizen (just as UK citizens are entitled to live in Ireland). That may sound like a drastic move but it could get you your full course of vaccination a year earlier than in the EU. It is also likely that any reduction/elimination of the quarantine requirement this year will apply to UK residents (which you will be considered to be if applying from a UK address) and not the EU. 

The UK has a set date, I seem to remember it being in April, when it is possible to book a room on Airbnb again. You could get a cheap room in some UK cities for around EUR 150 per week. Bear in mind that each country in the UK has a different NHS authority. Vaccination roll-out policies and execution can vary quite a bit. I believe most areas are already doing the 50-54 age group, they will almost certainly be doing the under 50s by April. I would pick a city with relatively low levels of take-up, either because they have not experienced high levels of infection or because the locals are cantankerous and more likely to have anti-vaxx sentiments (Manchester? Scotland?). That will make it far easier to get an appointment quickly. Also consider how convenient that location might be convenient for catching your flight to Thailand.

Good luck with getting back to your family.

 

[sirineou]

3 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

Approved by who. Post a link. What is the new "proposal that was just approved"

This is my understanding. 

A week or so ago it was proposed , yesterday the 19th there was a meeting and the proposal was approved, now it need to become law by royal decree, at which point it will be published in the Royal gazette.  

"A panel chaired by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha on Friday approved curtailing the quarantine to 10 days from two weeks starting April 1, Traisuree Taisaranakul, a government spokeswoman, told reporters in Bangkok "

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/thailand-shorten-quarantine-visitors-revive-045940235.html

https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/thailand-scraps-fit-to-fly-and-reduces-quarantine-to-7-days-with-vc-starting-april-1-347851

Are you still laughing Doctor?

Edited March 19, 2021 by sirineou

[onebir]

33 minutes ago, sirineou said:

https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/thailand-scraps-fit-to-fly-and-reduces-quarantine-to-7-days-with-vc-starting-april-1-347851

Are you still laughing Doctor?

I wonder how much the 7 day ASQ will cost...

[sirineou]

6 minutes ago, onebir said:

I wonder how much the 7 day ASQ will cost...

Yea ne too,

also they have not decided yet which vaccines will qualify , I Got the Pfizer and I am pretty sure it will be one of the approved vaccines considered for the reduced quarantine.   But my wife's age group has not come up yet,  and  I think I read some place , that you need to be vaccinated 14 days prior to arrival in Thailand, so with that in mind when her turn comes up ,in the next couple of weeks we hope, we were thinking of getting the J&J so that she would not wave to wait for a second shot (J&J is a one shot vaccine) .

but now I am concerned that J&J might not be one of the approved Vaccines.  

[ubonjoe]

13 hours ago, TheDJMecanic said:

Thanks , Yea its to see my wife and  kids, sounds crazy but cant  wait till Christmas 

If your family is Thai you get a single entry non-o visa that will allow you to stay for 90 days.

You would apply for the certificate of entry and the visa at the embassy in London.

You can find info here and on the pages their are links for here.

https://london.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/application-for-certificate-of-entry-to-thailand-for-non-thai-nationa?page=5d6636cd15e39c3bd00072dd&menu=5f4b6eb3f6ae4b236972c562

 

[zzzzz]

[onebir]

9 hours ago, sirineou said:

but now I am concerned that J&J might not be one of the approved Vaccines.  

If they rule out J&J's, it'll look pretty hypocritical to allow SinoVac's, which is (supposedly?) barely 50% effective (/efficacious?). That wouldn't go down well 'up North'.

eg see this.

So I'd be quite surprised if they ruled out J&J - too hard to explain to the US.

Edited March 20, 2021 by onebir

[SiSePuede419]

10 hours ago, zzzzz said:

I'm already betting on Phase 3, with no quarantine beyond a day or so in Bangkok.  Bought my one way ticket already.  Plan on just showing up at the airport in BKK and getting a exempt visa and then applying for an extension and one year Non O marriage visa later in Thailand.

If there's still a 10 day or 2 week quarantine, then I'll cancel my flight.

I can sit around and watch TV and surf the internet for 2 weeks at home.  Don't need to travel halfway around the globe to do that. ????

[Darksidedude]

On 3/20/2021 at 12:35 AM, sirineou said:

This is my understanding. 

A week or so ago it was proposed , yesterday the 19th there was a meeting and the proposal was approved, now it need to become law by royal decree, at which point it will be published in the Royal gazette.  

"A panel chaired by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha on Friday approved curtailing the quarantine to 10 days from two weeks starting April 1, Traisuree Taisaranakul, a government spokeswoman, told reporters in Bangkok "

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/thailand-shorten-quarantine-visitors-revive-045940235.html

https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/thailand-scraps-fit-to-fly-and-reduces-quarantine-to-7-days-with-vc-starting-april-1-347851

Are you still laughing Doctor?

believe it when i see it happen

[sirineou]

12 hours ago, Darksidedude said:

believe it when i see it happen

I don't blame you for being skeptical , so am I, we had many announcements  , only not to materialize. before. This one is a bit different , because not only  there was an announcement, but because the announcement was approved at  a high level  cabinet meeting, and has  been widely publicized in major western publications, that a reversal would be embarrassing.   For that reason I stand optimistic, but  like you will "Believe it when I see it"  . If it is to start April 1st it will need to become law in the next week or so. So we will soon see, 

Regardless of what happens, we have started packing , we have been away for over a year now and it is time to come home., At this point , I will take some tranquillizers, and do what ever quarantine they want me to do.    

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, sirineou said:

I don't blame you for being skeptical , so am I, we had many announcements  , only not to materialize. before. This one is a bit different , because not only  there was an announcement, but because the announcement was approved at  a high level  cabinet meeting, and has  been widely publicized in major western publications, that a reversal would be embarrassing.   For that reason I stand optimistic, but  like you will "Believe it when I see it"  . If it is to start April 1st it will need to become law in the next week or so. So we will soon see, 

Regardless of what happens, we have started packing , we have been away for over a year now and it is time to come home., At this point , I will take some tranquillizers, and do what ever quarantine they want me to do.    

Slightly less fait accompli, than your previous posts.

In any event cut of quarantine to 10 is of interest to tourists, would not have thought game changer for folk that live here and need/wish to return to Thailand.

[sirineou]

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Slightly less fait accompli, than your previous posts.

In any event cut of quarantine to 10 is of interest to tourists, would not have thought game changer for folk that live here and need/wish to return to Thailand.

I agree that it might not have much of an affect on tourism, IMO most tourist go away for less than a month before they have to return to work, and one day travel, 10 day quarantine , then another day return, and possible quarantine in their country.  does not leave much of a vacation. 

But cutting the quarantine in half or 10 days will make a significand difference to those of us who want to retune, both in time and cost.

  I love to come back. and though I don't like it, the cost for 14 days is not a deal breaker, in fact if we were told "pay for 14 but you can go home after 7" I would gladly do it. But there is no way I can spend 16 days,( because let's face it, it is not really 14 days.)  in a room, I would loose what little I have left of my mind. 

[DrJack54]

34 minutes ago, sirineou said:

But there is no way I can spend 16 days,( because let's face it, it is not really 14 days.)  in a room, I would loose what little I have left of my mind.

I understand. Sadly I have to admit that non alcohol I would not enjoy. Especially with nothing to break up the day. Perhaps a more expensive ASQ with balcony etc would help. In any event think if you bite the bullet and go through the process, it would soon become a bad dream.

Good luck

Edited March 21, 2021 by DrJack54

[sirineou]

19 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

I understand. Sadly I have to admit that non alcohol I would not enjoy. Especially with nothing to break up the day. Perhaps a more expensive ASQ with balcony etc would help. In any event think if you bite the bullet and go through the process, it would soon become a bad dream.

Good luck

even If they don't adjust quarantine, we will have to. Any recommendations 4 star and up with nice grounds and pool would be appreciated as the time get's close , I will start a Thread asking for suggestions , I have looked in Agoda  , Mövenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15, with a roof top restaurants and pool   looked good, but then again they all look good in pictures. 

[DrJack54]

12 minutes ago, sirineou said:

Sukhumvit 15, with a roof top restaurants and pool

So your plan is to arrive in Thailand, be escorted to a joint with roof top eats and pool. That narrows the field.

Do you require swim up bar with happy hour and buy 1 get  2.

Best laugh tonight.  

Many threads re ASQ experience. Some good some horrible. 

You need research as your sounding incredibly naive.

Edited March 21, 2021 by DrJack54

[sirineou]

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

So your plan is to arrive in Thailand, be escorted to a joint with roof top eats and pool. That narrows the field.

Do you require swim up bar with happy hour and buy 1 get  2.

Best laugh tonight.  

All things being equal, It would be nice to have, especially as they say  that after three days you would be allowed unlimited time out of your room in the hotel grounds. what good would that be if you had no place to go?   It would not be bad to sit on the roof restaurant , have a drink and food.

The wife does not swim well, having a pool would be a good  opportunity to teach her. 

[sirineou]

8 minutes ago, sirineou said:

All things being equal, It would be nice to have, especially as they say  that after three days you would be allowed unlimited time out of your room in the hotel grounds. what good would that be if you had no place to go?   It would not be bad to sit on the roof restaurant , have a drink and food.

The wife does not swim well, having a pool would be a good  opportunity to teach her. 

I don't understand the humor  in my reply, but then again I m no doctor. 

Edited March 21, 2021 by sirineou

[DrJack54]

17 minutes ago, sirineou said:

I don't understand the humor  in my reply, but then again I m no doctor. 

Smart a#s reply. It's very easy to research ASQ hotels. This is from current thread of hotel you mentioned. Poster who stayed there can give you first hand report.

https://www.movenpickbdmsbangkok.com/offers/asq-hotel-package/

 

[sirineou]

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

So your plan is to arrive in Thailand, be escorted to a joint with roof top eats and pool. That narrows the field.

Do you require swim up bar with happy hour and buy 1 get  2.

Best laugh tonight.  

Many threads re ASQ experience. Some good some horrible. 

You need research as your sounding incredibly naive.

Dancing girls, a red carpet ,and a young girl spreading rose pedals would be nice, but I don't want to sound too remanding.????

Quote

You need research as your sounding incredibly naive

 Or not broke like you????

Edited March 21, 2021 by sirineou

[sirineou]

59 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Smart a#s reply. It's very easy to research ASQ hotels. This is from current thread of hotel you mentioned. Poster who stayed there can give you first hand report.

https://www.movenpickbdmsbangkok.com/offers/asq-hotel-package/

 

Better to be a smart ass than a stupid one don' t you think? I did research it and even send you a name that i thought looked nice, but was " smart" enough to say that they all look nice in the pictures

  Try to pay attention will you?