With the Thailand Pass dead, now what do we use to get approved to enter the LOS?

[cheapcanuck]

I was one of the unlucky ones not to get my application in to get a Thailand Pass before it was shut down. Now what do I use to gain access to Thailand?  Is the Certificate of Entry (COE) back in use? What do we use to get approved to enter the LOS? Anyone know?

[bbko]

Stay home and stock up on hand lotion? Seriously how desperate are you to see another countries tourist's attractions in these covid times?

Edited December 31, 2021 by bbko

[SCOTT FITZGERSLD]

now the thailand pass works only for entry via phuket, it is built in the system.

than you have to stay 7days in phuket before you can travel elsewhere in thailand.

 

problem is that the THAILANDPASS system does not function properly.

i am still waiting for an answer for an appliation from 8 days ago.

than it might be rejected for reasons you can predict.

they ask you to pay in advance for PCR tests on web site which does not work properly.

[stigar]

40 minutes ago, bbko said:

Stay home and stock up on hand lotion? Seriously how desperate are you to see another countries tourist's attractions in these covid times?

I totally agree with u.Seems like some is desperate.Maybe the gf have switch off the phone for some days now and the guys get crazy jealous.he-he

[starky]

Thailand pass isn't dead. They are just currently not accepting anymore applications. I believe January 4 was one date tossed up to review the situation.

[potless]

7 hours ago, cheapcanuck said:

I was one of the unlucky ones not to get my application in to get a Thailand Pass before it was shut down. Now what do I use to gain access to Thailand?  Is the Certificate of Entry (COE) back in use? What do we use to get approved to enter the LOS? Anyone know?

You can still apply for the Thailand Pass. The "test and go" is suspended but you can enter via the Phuket sandbox scheme or an AQ hotel. 7,10 or 14 nights quarantine depending on what country you are coming from and your vaccination status. Go to "tp.consular.go.th/en/plan" I was  too late for the test and go, however, I applied for my Thailand pass on Wednesday just gone and received my Thailand Pass the same day. A 7 night quarantine hotel.

[sirineou]

1 hour ago, starky said:

Thailand pass isn't dead. They are just currently not accepting anymore applications. I believe January 4 was one date tossed up to review the situation.

Not dead, it just smells that way.????

You are absolutely right though, suspended until we get a handle on how omicron will play out. There supposed to be a meeting the 4th to reassess the situation, but I am afraid they will maintain the suspension a while longer.

 The good new are that in places like the US where Omicron is spreading like wild fire it does not seem to be very dangerous. My Daughter, her Roommate, My nephew, ex-brother in-law, and a close family friend all tested positive last week, and all are feeling much better as of Yesterday. 

I think the same will happen here and as the authorities realize that tourism restrictions can not keep it out and that it is not as dangerous as previous covid strains , they will re-estate the Thai pass.

We are planning to travel abroad in April, I am confident by the time we come back there will be no travel restrictions at all. 

[Liverpool Lou]

13 hours ago, cheapcanuck said:

I was one of the unlucky ones not to get my application in to get a Thailand Pass before it was shut down. Now what do I use to gain access to Thailand? 

Use Thailand Pass and do 7 days quarantine for, for example, Bangkok.

[Bangkok Barry]

There was a rule that if you left Thailand and returned within 21 days you didn't need to jump through so many hoops. Can't remember now what the requirements were. Is that cancelled?

[khunjeff]

28 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

There was a rule that if you left Thailand and returned within 21 days you didn't need to jump through so many hoops. Can't remember now what the requirements were. Is that cancelled?

You still had to jump through the same hoops (i.e., applying for Thailand Pass and satisfying all of its requirements), but that provision allowed you to meet the Test & Go requirement of having been in qualifying countries for at least 21 days even if you were only taking a brief trip abroad. Since Test & Go is currently on hiatus, I don't think that the rule provides any benefit at the moment.

[Straight8]

Baht, lots and lots of baht

[Scott Savage]

On 12/31/2021 at 6:46 PM, bbko said:

Stay home and stock up on hand lotion? Seriously how desperate are you to see another countries tourist's attractions in these covid times?

Easy for you to say, you live there ????????

I think you know the appeal

[geisha]

Thaï Pass is not dead. Test and go is, and I doubt they will bring that back any time soon, tho of course I could be wrong.

i do think that ThaîPass is taking a bit longer, mainly due to an overload of demand before Christmas, and now Christmas and New Year holidays., This is probably also the reason for an update on entry regulations on the 4 th of January. I do know from former posts here and other forums, FB, that the smallest mistake in applying for the Thai Pass and it’s rejected.  Also applying for the Covid tests online had a good few blips and didn’t work for over a week. 
For the moment You can apply for Thai Pass with AQ quarantine in Bangkok, loads of decent packages online, or the Phuket Sandbox with SHAPLUS + stay 7 nights, which allows you out IF you test negative on arrival. Then a second test on day 6.  

[Flyfish]

I’m a British citizen,and I want to come to Thailand for 30 days on the no visa entry system…I’m aware of the requirements re testing ect,but am confused re 20 or 10 or 7 days quarantine. The Thai embassy info is not clear?  Also I want to do the quarantine in Hua HIN if possible,or Bangkok if necessary. I do not want to go to Phuket. 
 Any help would be gratefully received. Thank you…

[Ralphanous]

I applied for my Thailand pass last week

7 day AQ in Bangkok

international vaccine cert from Aussie Gov

Approved in 90 minutes

Seemed easy, but I made sure I had all PDF's converted to JPG beforehand

[geisha]

2 hours ago, Flyfish said:

I’m a British citizen,and I want to come to Thailand for 30 days on the no visa entry system…I’m aware of the requirements re testing ect,but am confused re 20 or 10 or 7 days quarantine. The Thai embassy info is not clear?  Also I want to do the quarantine in Hua HIN if possible,or Bangkok if necessary. I do not want to go to Phuket. 
 Any help would be gratefully received. Thank you…

Hi, you can’t do it in Hua Hin. Only real quarantine in Bangkok .7…days in room, testing etc. There are Quarantine packages online with everything included, airport transfer/ AQ hotel/ tests etc  if you are fully vaccinated . Otherwise it’s 10 days I think.

Otherwise it’s Phuket Sandbox program. Also 7 days/ 2 PCR tests; etc, if you are fully vaccinated. But… you can go out in the daytime if you have tested negative on arrival at Phuket airport . You are confined to your room until results come, another test on day 6. After, if all negative you are allowed to travel elsewhere. There are good packages online too , all included, if you want a good address message me. 
The problem is getting to Hua Hin, you really don’t want to take a bus, no social’distancing on a long ride. You could hire a private taxi. Same problem from bangkok too, tho the ride is shorter, but you are locked up’10 days. Not a big price difference for the 2 programs.