Hat Yai Airport - Update

[Stocky]

Now I'm double jabbed I flew up to Bangkok for the weekend.

 

With the changes in Zones (again) I wasn't exactly sure what I needed to fly. Thai Smile (eventually) responded to an email confirming proof of vaccination was sufficient or a recent negative test.

 

Arriving at the airport everything was normal, temperature check and supposed to check-in with Thai Chana, though this seemed optional, I did. Check-in they needed to see the vaccination certificate and wanted details of which vaccine and the date of 2nd jab. They were unable to access this data from the QR code shown on my Mor Chana Health Pass, fortunately I'd printed a few copies of the vaccination certificate, just in case.

 

Getting into the departure lounge, just before security you need to either scan the QR code and enter your details or just fill in the form to get your boarding card stamped. Everything after that was normal. And arriving at Survarnabhumi there were no checks at all.

 

Coming back, Thai Smile check-in wanted to see my vaccination certificate, the Mor Phrom Digital Health Pass was again superfluous,  you are also directed to scan the appropriate Songkhla Care QR code and enter your details. It says this gives you a QR code to show staff exiting the airport in Hat Yai but it doesn't, it just signs you up with the Songkhla Care LINE Notify account. Arriving at Hat Yai and exiting the airport no one checked I had signed in with Songkhla Care, they just have a thermal scanner and bored attendant. 

 

All in all a fairly painless trip.

 

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Edited November 8, 2021 by Stocky

[Capibara]

I'm a tourist who's been in Bangkok since 14 Nov.

 

I'm double vaccinated and have a Thailand pass, Covid insurance, etc.

 

Planning to fly to Hai Yai on the weekend. Do you happen to know if I need any extra paperwork to board the flight (eg. PCR test)? Will I need to quarantine in Hat Yai?

 

Thanks.

 

[Stocky]

4 hours ago, Capibara said:

Planning to fly to Hai Yai on the weekend. Do you happen to know if I need any extra paperwork to board the flight (eg. PCR test)? Will I need to quarantine in Hat Yai?

No, just proof of being double vaccinated, they want to see how many jabs, what vaccine, and date of last jab. As you're a recent arrival if there was any paperwork clearing you to travel on, having that handy would help. I only have experience with Thai Smile, other airlines and travelling out of Don Meaueng might make some difference, but the basic requirement of either fully vaccinated or a recent PCR test are the same.

 

No quarantine required in Hat Yai, just have to scan the QR code for Songkhla Care and enter details of name, address and contact number.

 

Hat Yai is still a Dark Red Zone, we have an 11pm to 3am curfew, all pubs/bars are closed, and restaurants aren't allowed to serve alcohol. Many of the hotels remain closed, so if you are intending staying at a hotel I'd book before hand. 

 

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Edited November 24, 2021 by Stocky

[Capibara]

Many thanks @Stockyfor responding.

 

For other's benefit, I managed to travel from Bangkok to Hat Yai as a tourist with minimal hassle.

Nobody checked any of our COVID documentation (thailand pass, vaccination certificate) before, during or after the flight.

 

Arriving at the Hat Yai Airport we had to complete the Songkhla Care registration. This can be done online even beforehand, but it's asking for identity verification using the Line app. I don't have Line installed, but there were 3 terminals at the airport where a kind lady will help you fill out a similar form (but in Thai language) that will generate the magic QR code which lets you exit the airport.

 

Currently in Hat Yai, if anyone has any questions, happy to respond.

Edited November 30, 2021 by Capibara

[Stocky]

5 minutes ago, Capibara said:

Nobody checked any of our COVID documentation (thailand pass, vaccination certificate) before, during or after the flight.

Typical Thailand.

Which airline and which airport did you fly from?

[Capibara]

On 11/30/2021 at 7:21 AM, Stocky said:

Which airline and which airport did you fly from?

BKK to HDY via Vietjet Air