It’s official: Thai govt approves plans to re-open to foreign tourists

[NCC1701A]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday formally approved plans to re-open the country to foreign tourists.

how about people from the Philippines? are they included? 

 

"The country has lost its fight against the pandemic, the president of the Philippine Hospital Association said today, as more hospitals refuse to take in COVID-19 patients. “What we fear has happened. Our hospitals are overrun and overwhelmed,”

 

https://coconuts.co/manila/news/manila-has-lost-its-battle-against-covid-says-hospital-association-president/

[from the home of CC]

1 hour ago, sirineou said:

All that you say is true , but I don't need count Thailand relaxing anything, already they have relaxed quarantine to 10 days , and now 7 days. 

We want to take advantage and return now, because as we both agree , with people being irresponsible, things could take a turn for the worst , and they might tighten up again.

But as of now , things are relaxed. We are shipping some of our stuff tomorrow, and making arrangement to be there late April , early May (pending  on expedition of paperwork, and taking care of some other business )

good luck to you and your lady, I sincerely hope it all works out for you..

[Derek B]

5 hours ago, Big Yuley said:

So from July if i go to Phuket for say 10 days, after the 10 days can i then travel to other parts of the country?

 

 

No I do not think so............

 

[Derek B]

11 minutes ago, Goldpanner said:

Can Thai's still move around the country without restriction?

Yes - unless there is a localised outbreak then travel restrictions are re-imposed.

[Dialemco]

Where are the tourists to come from? Meanwhile this is not a comprehensive plan let's wait for the Government to make a detailed plan.

[brucegoniners]

So...I've got a question. Actually a few.

 

1) If only 7 days is needed (spoiler alert, it's not) then why were they doing 14 days until now?

 

2) Are they prepared for the infected people they will let into the country now and the eventual spread it will cause of the virus?

 

3) When is this country going to get it's act together on the vaccine?

 

A case in point, the Moderna vaccine has been approved for use in the US and other western countries for months. Why the <deleted> can't the Thai CDC just approve it? Do they know better than the USA???

 

I am on a waiting list at a private hospital to take it and I have to wait for the government to approve it.

 

And the J&J vaccine has now been approved. But the government won't let hospitals order it yet. WHY IS THAT?

 

I thank my lucky stars I am stuck here during this pandemic, but now I feel like I'm stranded on an island with no way to get off. I could take my chances with the virus and fly to the US and get vaccinated in a couple of days then 2 weeks later I'm done. In the case of the J&J vaccine it's one and done. But I'm not about to take that risk.

 

Ah Thailand...

[wealthychef]

This is going to be interesting!  My thoughts:  just because something is "official" in Thailand does not mean it's going to actually happen.  And the other thought is, if you let tourists in, and then there is a spike (which seems overwhelmingly likely), will the government close again?  Oh, and I don't immediately fully trust the integrity of the immigration procedure to believe that only vaccinated people are entering.  Is there a test for antibodies you can give to ensure they are vaccinated?  God bless the Kingdom!  ????

[farangroby]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

On Tuesday, Phuket Governor said he hopes that as many as 50,000 people will receive the first dose of the vaccine within seven days of it arriving on the island in April. 

 

It can only be an April Fool's joke, in two days in Phuket they would have you believe they are able to vaccinate 50,000 people???

[madmen]

10 minutes ago, brucegoniners said:

Why the <deleted> can't the Thai CDC just approve it? Do they know better than the USA???

 

Is that a trick question? 600k Dead in USA. 

You bet they know better! 

[metisdead]

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[ncmohr]

Hi 

I am a danish resident with all vacinations in place already. I have booked a vacation for my family from 2nd July to 1st of august. Done all the booking myself. Had planned first 25 days on Koh Samui. Looks like a weeks Quarantine first. Anyone have any idea where i have to do this? In Bangkok? Or could it perhaps be done locally so i dont loose the ticket i booked and paid with bangkok air?

[alex8912]

1 hour ago, from the home of CC said:

lets just say the situation is as fluid as the covid rate in the US, presently starting the 4th wave. With more states removing mask mandates and folks gathering with no regards to health combined with the virus's tendency of striking down younger people this is far from over. Don't count on Thailand relaxing anything with a country heading towards an out of control disease rate. With your CDC head pleading to purposely deaf folks, it doesn't bode well for the future..

Complete scare mongering. Get off CNN. 

[apetryxx]

4 hours ago, internationalism said:

without a full vaccination program, that is a death sentence for tens of thousands. This would shut down public health system in those regions, as well as domestic tourism.

 

There are now many new strains, more dangerous than this from wuhan, to which thai probably were immune.

The first wave caused the strain from Italy, in March.

The second wave in december from myanmar workers came from virus from bangladesh

Okay Chicken Little, the sky is falling. OMG, we’re all gonna die!

[NCC1701A]

35 minutes ago, DjSilver said:

What about all those foreigners who doesn't want to go to a whore and prostitution place like Pattaya or Phuket? Since 99 % of all foreigners who ho there only want to buy sex and also 99 % of all women working there only sell sex in one way or another. I rather stay in Bangkok, since it is the best place in Thailand.

yes. good thinking. 

[dallen52]

How do you prove vaccination?

The UK is not currently issuing certificates of vaccination.

 

Other countries are still considering the possibility.

[digger70]

6 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Glad to see this report was done on the 31st. If it was tommorow, oh who to believe on April fools day.

No matter still unbelievable.

[HashBrownHarry]

15 minutes ago, dallen52 said:

How do you prove vaccination?

The UK is not currently issuing certificates of vaccination.

 

Other countries are still considering the possibility.

You can get them to stamp vaccination book with vaccine received and date.

[Greenwich Boy]

28 minutes ago, dallen52 said:

How do you prove vaccination?

The UK is not currently issuing certificates of vaccination.

 

Other countries are still considering the possibility.

My medical records, including both Covid jabs, are on available on the NHS website. No idea if this counts as proof of vaccinations but it must help. You need your NHS number to register.

[Fromas]

Now that Quarantine has been addressed, there's the issue of Compulsory Health Insurance from Thai Vendors.

[chrisbangkok]

4 hours ago, madmen said:

It's simple ignore the math and whatever is lost in translation 

Arrive unvaccinated anytime its 10 days 

Arrive vaccinated its 7days 

Arrive vaccinated July 1st it's freedom in Phuket at this stage 

It'll be hard to travel without proof of vaccination as it seems most airlines will insist on it before allowing boarding , yet to be decided how you prove vaccination however as all countries differ in approach . 

[Mavideol]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

From 1 July, vaccinated tourists will be able to visit Phuket without the need to quarantine.

so only able to visit Phuket ..... not allowed to visit the other provinces mentioned below  555

 

7 hours ago, webfact said:

The planned gradual re-opening will see quarantine reduced for fully vaccinated tourists to Chiang Mai, Krabi, Pattaya, Phang Na, Koh Samui and Phuket from as early as next month. 

as long the word "quarantine" is there nobody will come

[Blumpie]

Congratulations!

Please download our tracking app before proceeding.  

Proceed to your hotel to quarantine.

From there, proceed to your designated holiday site and do not leave there or else.

Have a great holiday - no thanks for me.

[Mavideol]

7 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Glad to see this report was done on the 31st. If it was tommorow, oh who to believe on April fools day.

they couldn't or they wouldn't be able to post tomorrow, their other post is clear   555

 

Posting an April Fool’s joke could be considered as deliberately sharing fake news,  

[polpott]

2 hours ago, kingofthemountain said:

yes of course

You know this how? link please.

[chrisbangkok]

1 hour ago, DjSilver said:

What about all those foreigners who doesn't want to go to a whore and prostitution place like Pattaya or Phuket? Since 99 % of all foreigners who ho there only want to buy sex and also 99 % of all women working there only sell sex in one way or another. I rather stay in Bangkok, since it is the best place in Thailand.

Wow , really you think this ? I would suggest you've not moved around much then chum , sure Phuket and Pattaya have many places for what you say , similar to most other cities in the world , Soho London , Reeperbahn Hamburg , Amsterdam , Bangkok (best place in Thailand ?) Nana plaza, soi cowboy etc etc etc etc ... take off the blinkers Mr Silver and see a bit more I suggest and you'll find a whole lot more to enjoy other than that of which you speak.

[Blumpie]

3 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

they couldn't or they wouldn't be able to post tomorrow, their other post is clear   555

 

Posting an April Fool’s joke could be considered as deliberately sharing fake news,  

If someone believes that this will actually come to fruition then I fear that they don't really understand Thailand and the goalposts that move and disappear on a moments notice.

Would I ever book a flight to Thailand based on these entry requirements say a month away?  No.  

[Ty Hareways]

7 hours ago, Kaopad999 said:

vaccinated, or not? 
 

Don't think that will be relevant to be honest as would be very surprised you'll be able to get on a plane without one.

[Blumpie]

3 minutes ago, Ty Hareways said:

Don't think that will be relevant to be honest as would be very surprised you'll be able to get on a plane without one.

The whole world is leaning this way right now, and I would be extremely surprised if this isn't the case to entry into any country.  

Most tourism right now is simply not allowed.  Our borders here have been shut to tourism for one year, and no signs of re-opening even with massive vaccinations going on.  Our health care system is running at nearly 100 percent and we cannot have infected foreigners coming in causing more beds to be filled.  

I would expect this to be the case, solidly.  Now in Thailand they haven't had this issue.  I hope that it remains that way.  

[sirineou]

1 hour ago, ncmohr said:

Hi 

I am a danish resident with all vacinations in place already. I have booked a vacation for my family from 2nd July to 1st of august. Done all the booking myself. Had planned first 25 days on Koh Samui. Looks like a weeks Quarantine first. Anyone have any idea where i have to do this? In Bangkok? Or could it perhaps be done locally so i dont loose the ticket i booked and paid with bangkok air?

You are in luck. one provinces mentioned in the 7 day quarantine for vaccinated  is Koh Samui. in addition some places will not have quarantine after July 1st.  I know Phuket was one mentioned, I am sure Kho Samui will also want to be one , if it already is not. 

12 minutes ago, Fromas said:

Now that Quarantine has been addressed, there's the issue of Compulsory Health Insurance from Thai Vendors.

The embassy that serves my area (Washington DC) said that the would also accept insurance from your own country that covers you in Thailand, 

We have Blue Cross Blue shied and someone else we know who also has BCBS  said, that the embays has already accepted their insurance. We have filed but have not heard yet.

But even if they dont. A three month insurance certificate from a Thai provider is very inexpensive, I think about $200.   

[VBF]

3 hours ago, jaiyen said:

They missed out one big problem, well, maybe not to them. There are NO PLANES !

The planes will start flying as soon as there's a demand.

Take a look at the various airline websites - they're all waiting for countries to open up and they will be there.