webfact Posted June 11, 2021 Share Posted June 11, 2021 The Thai government is considering withdrawing the state funded quarantine option for international arrivals by air from July 1st, citing its cost. The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) decided on the plan at a meeting in late March, because far fewer people have been arriving from abroad compared to the pre-pandemic period, while some have taken advantage of the facility by flying in and out many times, said CCSA sub-committee chief and National Security Council Secretary-General Gen. Nattaphon Narkphanich. If state supported quarantine is withdrawn, people arriving in Thailand by air will need to quarantine in paid Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) hotels instead, which means booking prior to arrival, he said, adding that state quarantine may remain in place for those arriving in Thailand by land. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-state-funded-quarantine-option-may-be-withdrawn-from-july-1st/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-06-12 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 11, 2021 Author Share Posted June 11, 2021 Govt to Close State Quarantine Facilities BANGKOK (TNA) – The government’s Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration will close state quarantine facilities next month because they are a financial burden of the state. Revealing the plan, Gen Nattapon Nakpanich, secretary-general of the National Security Council, said the center would propose their closure on July 1 to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha due to the financial concern. CCSA would have arrivals pay for their own quarantine at alternative state quarantine facilities at reasonable prices, he said. Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-714958 -- © Copyright TNA 2021-06-11 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted June 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2021 Now I know who has benefitted from the plush 5 star amenity filled State sponsored quarantine facilities. Wow, dog and pony show now it seems. 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mtls2005 Posted June 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 11, 2021 They should allow Thais, who are returning for their first repatriation since COVID restrictions began, one free SQ. IMO. Or put them up in the lower-tier ASQ hotels, free of charge. 6 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Excel Posted June 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2021 32 minutes ago, mtls2005 said: They should allow Thais, who are returning for their first repatriation since COVID restrictions began, one free SQ. IMO. Or put them up in the lower-tier ASQ hotels, free of charge. Why ? 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffr2 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 I thought all land borders were closed??? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tuvoc Posted June 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2021 New Zealand originally provided free quarantine for its returning citizens in all circumstances, but then subsequently placed restrictions on it because of the huge cost. It is still free if you remain for 180 days I think. So, if you live there permanently it is effectively free for you in most cases, but if you reside in another country and just make a short visit then you have to pay. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted June 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2021 39 minutes ago, Jeffr2 said: I thought all land borders were closed??? Not for Thai Nationals. They have the right to return no matter what, however, many have been returning illegally to avoid the 14 day quarantine 5 star facilities.... 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post elgenon Posted June 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2021 Wow! I had never heard of a free government option. Have any TVers actually done this? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sticky Rice Balls Posted June 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: Now I know who has benefitted from the plush 5 star amenity filled State sponsored quarantine facilities. Wow, dog and pony show now it seems. One night in Bkk makes a hard man humble.... ???? Edited June 12, 2021 by Sticky Rice Balls 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charmonman Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, elgenon said: Wow! I had never heard of a free government option. Have any TVers actually done this? Only if they are Thai citizens. Not sure if it was available to permanent residents but I dont think so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nickmondo Posted June 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2021 19 minutes ago, elgenon said: Wow! I had never heard of a free government option. Have any TVers actually done this? it does not apply to farangs. never has. it is a pointless post. take no notice come on Admin.......no need for stuff that does not apply to us 4 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post UTH001 Posted June 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2021 2 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: Now I know who has benefitted from the plush 5 star amenity filled State sponsored quarantine facilities. Wow, dog and pony show now it seems. So happy that the government is now offering REASONABLE cost for quarantine for Thai citizens. Which probably means that the cost charged to foreigners so far has been UNREASONABLE? 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post UTH001 Posted June 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2021 23 minutes ago, elgenon said: Wow! I had never heard of a free government option. Have any TVers actually done this? In your dreams, haha! I did a 'cheap' quarantine in BKK and that cost me Bt. 36,000 (last week!)! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Jeffr2 said: I thought all land borders were closed??? Land borders are closed except to those who qualify to come in. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sandyf Posted June 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2021 10 minutes ago, UTH001 said: In your dreams, haha! I did a 'cheap' quarantine in BKK and that cost me Bt. 36,000 (last week!)! Very cheap compared to the mandatory UK quarantine which is for UK nationals as well. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NanLaew Posted June 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2021 47 minutes ago, nickmondo said: it does not apply to farangs. never has. it is a pointless post. take no notice come on Admin.......no need for stuff that does not apply to us It applies to any member that may have a Thai partner that is currently out of the country or travels frequently. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dallen52 Posted June 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2021 People could be excused for thinking that Thailand has no money. Except for a select few. Slow vaccines rollout. And now government assisted quarantine facilities to close. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tomazbodner Posted June 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2021 I think it is fair. Thais were traveling abroad during pandemic, then returning to 2 weeks all paid holiday in state quarantine. If someone was returning that left Thailand before March 2019, I would understand, but for someone who went for a holiday last month and returned, expecting Thai government to pay for 2 weeks lock up, I think it's abusing the situation. Yes, I agree with their plan. Everyone returning to Thailand should be paying for ASQ. No matter Thai or non-Thai. It should just have been done a year ago. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crazykopite Posted June 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2021 More BS in truth they are running out of money you only have to see the amount of borrowing over the last few months This time next year Thailand is going to be in deep deep trouble and these incompetent fools haven't got a clue how to avert it . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTH001 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 42 minutes ago, sandyf said: Very cheap compared to the mandatory UK quarantine which is for UK nationals as well. Slight difference in cost of living between the two countries, I guess? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mike k Posted June 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: Land borders are closed except to those who qualify to come in. Or have the right guides 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dallen52 Posted June 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2021 2 hours ago, Jeffr2 said: I thought all land borders were closed??? Good pick up.. Another worthless comment from the ministry of silly walks... 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomtienisgood Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 1 hour ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: One night in Bkk makes a hard man humble.... ???? If not humble, some parts may get hard. ????55555 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomtienisgood Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 14 minutes ago, Mike k said: Or have the right guides Follow the snake. 5555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbioff Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 2 hours ago, elgenon said: Wow! I had never heard of a free government option. Have any TVers actually done this? It’s not available for farang. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Jeffr2 said: I thought all land borders were closed??? Not if you have a COE and quarantine arranged. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ddbanksy Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 2 hours ago, UTH001 said: In your dreams, haha! I did a 'cheap' quarantine in BKK and that cost me Bt. 36,000 (last week!)! March 2021,Luxor Hotel 14 days ASQ THB23.500 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy P Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 3 hours ago, Jeffr2 said: I thought all land borders were closed??? So did l. Otherwise I'd. Have been I Penang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worldview Posted June 12, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 12, 2021 I would only wish that the government would allow home quarantine for those residents who enter the country with valid proof of vaccination - that would allow those of us who will probably wait until October or later to get vaccinated in Thailand, to leave, get vaccinated and then return to Thailand without having to go thru the onerous quarantine restrictions - but I won't hold my breath! ???? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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