I'm planning a trip to Phuket in July. The news that vaccinated travelers may not have to quarantine is obviously very welcome.

 

However, in the news story "Thailand to cut quarantine for vaccinated foreigners to 7 days from April", it says:

 

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Vaccinations must be administered within three months of the travel period and visitors will still be required to show negative COVID-19 test results within three days of their departure, Anutin Charnvirankul told a news conference.

 

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1208715-thailand-to-cut-quarantine-for-vaccinated-foreigners-to-7-days-from-april/

 

Does anyone know if the "3 month" rule will apply to the reopening of Phuket? I had my second shot in February, so I would be unhappy about missing out because I was vaccinated too soon.

 

 

In answer to your question, I do not think anyone knows what the rules on this will be in July. By then, there will be more data on the longevity of protection from the vaccines. That will likely have a significant impact on the policy at that time.

That will be a hard requirement to police. Some one vaccinated today, may not be able to get travel permission or flights for many months.

Probably wont be able to get a covid test if you have been inoculated.

I would put the odds that you are able to travel from abroad to Phuket in July without having to quarantine below 10%.

What does it mean.... must be administered within 3 months of the travel period... ? ... Vaccination must be done shortly before your departure. If you get vaccinated now and you flight is in December it won't be valid? 

The latest new states more than 14 days before entry if vaccinated.

 

5 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

The latest new states more than 14 days before entry if vaccinated.

 

 

 

Thanks, Ubonjoe. The rules and proposed rules seem to keep shifting.

 

5 hours ago, lyskamm said:

What does it mean.... must be administered within 3 months of the travel period... ? ... Vaccination must be done shortly before your departure. If you get vaccinated now and you flight is in December it won't be valid? 

 

 

I haven't seen the "3 month" rule mentioned again since that story from March 8th. I'm hoping this means that it has been forgotten about.

 

If they implemented it, they would be excluding most of their potential tourists. There is no suggestion from the scientific community that any of the vaccines will stop working after 3 months.

Thanks let's wait and see.