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The translation and summary of the CCSA briefing Oct. 20 -- posted by Richard Barrow about 3 hours ago  -- says absolutely nothing new.

 

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4. Preparations for the Country’s Reopening

– There are many key factors that are being considered by officials for the country’s reopening on 1st November, including – on the health side – the Covid-19 situation, the capacity of the public health system to control the pandemic and treat patients, and the vaccination rate in the provinces set for reopening; the local economic situation, in particular the tourism sector and related businesses, as well as; coherence with the reopening plans in other countries and compatibility of international travel regulations.

– As of now, there are two existing channels for entry that are being implemented and these channels will transition into the reopening of the country.

– First, Thai and foreign nationals who have not been fully vaccinated may enter Thailand, but will have to undergo mandatory quarantine in the Alternative Quarantine (AQ) system.

– Second, fully vaccinated Thai and foreign nationals may enter Thailand via the sandbox scheme, which currently includes four provinces and will be expanded to cover 17 provinces on 1st November.

– The upcoming new channel to launch Thailand’s reopening on 1st November is for fully vaccinated travelers from a list of countries to enter Thailand with no quarantine. Relevant agencies are now considering this list and CCSA will inform you as soon as the list has been finalized.

 

https://www.thainewsreports.com/2021/10/20/ccsa-english-briefing-on-wednesday-20th-october-2021/

 

Then Barrow just posted a fresh Thai PBS story quoting some fancy division within Dept of Disease Control:

 

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From November 1st, foreign tourists arriving in Thailand, without being required to enter quarantine, must meet seven conditions, according to the Bureau of Risk Communication and Health Behavior Promotion of the Disease Control Department, today (Wednesday).

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-sets-out-seven-conditions-for-foreign-arrivals-without-quarantine/

 

Earlier someone posted something he got from a phone call to the Thai Embassy in London that says to expect something next week. LOL. 

 

And so much for the promise of a list of low-risk countries exempt from quarantine by Wednesday, as posted in the OP above:

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General Supot Malaniyom from the CCSA’s operations center revealed today to the press that the details of the plan to open the country to fully vaccinated tourists without mandatory quarantine, according to the Prime Minister’s policy, will be announced at a major CCSA meeting within 1-2 days from today, October 18th, 2021.

 

 

Just more puzzle pieces that don't fit any coherent plan. Now, what's Lalisa up to? 

 

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29 minutes ago, Kaoboi Bebobp said:

The translation and summary of the CCSA briefing Oct. 20 -- posted by Richard Barrow about 3 hours ago  -- says absolutely nothing new.

 

 

https://www.thainewsreports.com/2021/10/20/ccsa-english-briefing-on-wednesday-20th-october-2021/

 

Then Barrow just posted a fresh Thai PBS story quoting some fancy division within Dept of Disease Control:

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-sets-out-seven-conditions-for-foreign-arrivals-without-quarantine/

 

Earlier someone posted something he got from a phone call to the Thai Embassy in London that says to expect something next week. LOL. 

 

And so much for the promise of a list of low-risk countries exempt from quarantine by Wednesday.  

 

Just more puzzle pieces that don't fit any coherent plan. Surprise!

 

So, "no quarantine" now means about 2 days of quarantine if you have to get a test within 24 hours of arrival and wait for the results before traveling free outside of quarantine. They are still using the phrase "without being required to enter quarantine." This is confusing to me.

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9 minutes ago, JCP108 said:

So, "no quarantine" now means about 2 days of quarantine if you have to get a test within 24 hours of arrival and wait for the results before traveling free outside of quarantine.

And based on the latest announcement

$50,000 coverage of health insurance.

" From November 1st, foreign tourists arriving in Thailand, without being required to enter quarantine, must meet seven conditions, ". 

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Foreign arrivals must:

  1. Come from countries specified by the Thai Public Health Ministry as being low risk and arrive by air.
  2. Have certificates to confirm that they have received two doses of a recognised COVID-19 vaccine.
  3. Have negative COVID-19 results from RT-PCR tests conducted within 72 hours prior to arrival in Thailand.
  4. Have a minimum of US$50,000 health insurance coverage.
  5. Have written/electronic confirmation of hotel bookings in Thailand.
  6. Download and install a specified app upon arrival at the airport and undergo RT-PCR tests within 24 hours of arrival.
  7. Have negative test results before travelling domestically without quarantine. "https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-sets-out-seven-conditions-for-foreign-arrivals-without-quarantine/
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53 minutes ago, zzaa09 said:

It appears that many don't comprehend vague rhetoric terribly well.

 

1 or 2. It's a long time since I studied maths, but that would suggest an upper limit of 2 to me. What is vague about that?

 

Perhaps you don't think it's worth pointing out when a politician makes a promise that they don't deliver on?

 

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