The Hammer2021 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Leaving Thailand. Is a PCR test required and if so by whom? Returning to UK or Europe: Which countries or airlines don't require PCR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Hope you have better luck then we did! Might be better to just go down to the airport and have a look for yourself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Theory Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 21 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: Returning to UK or Europe: Which countries or airlines don't require PCR For Americans ATK test not more than 24 hours before departure. Not a PCR test. Are you sure you really need a PCR test ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 You need to check with the rules in the country of entry, and the if the air-carrier has special Covid regulations. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 50 minutes ago, khunPer said: You need to check with the rules in the country of entry, and the if the air-carrier has special Covid regulations. I thought that's what I was trying to ascertain with my question. PCR Tests are no longer required by UK authorities but are they required by airlines when leaving Thailand for the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCustom69 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 I was told off test for my flight through Japan to US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCustom69 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Pcr test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 9 minutes ago, LPCustom69 said: I was told off test for my flight through Japan to US. When and for whom was it a requirement? The airline or the nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Hop Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) It depends on the airline and whether you are flying direct or have a transit in another country whereby you’ll have to comply with their rules too? I’m flying back to the UK via Singapore and whilst the UK no longer requires any sort of pre-flight test if you’re double vaccinated, Singapore requires an antigen test from a clinic or hospital along with the associated paperwork in English. If any readers can recommend a clinic in the Pattaya area that can do this, I’d be most appreciative? I don’t really want to go to a hospital for obvious reasons and if for some reason I was positive, I have the facilities to isolate at home. Edited January 7, 2022 by Trip Hop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Trip Hop said: It depends on the airline and whether you are flying direct or have a transit in another country whereby you’ll have to comply with their rules too? I’m flying back to the UK via Singapore and whilst the UK no longer requires any sort of pre-flight test if you’re double vaccinated, Singapore requires an antigen test from a clinic or hospital along with the associated paperwork in English. If any readers can recommend a clinic in the Pattaya area that can do this, I’d be most appreciative? I don’t really want to go to a hospital for obvious reasons and if for some reason I was positive, I have the facilities to isolate at home. Yes you get the idea. I propose to fly direct to UK and want to ascertain that the airline won't require a PCR test..I don't know the obvious reason you don't want to go hospital for a test but you might try the Dr Oliver clinic in Threpasit soi 12 but there loads of others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqwakvfr Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, The Theory said: For Americans ATK test not more than 24 hours before departure. Not a PCR test. Are you sure you really need a PCR test ? Keep in mind the country where you transit could have a PCR test requirement. I am going back to LAX from BKK but I transit in Singapore for just 90 minutes. Guess what? I have to have a negative PCR or Anti-Gen test within 2 days of my departure. I have also transited in Tokyo and Incheon S. Korea in 2021 and they did not have Covid test requirements just to transit. Edited January 7, 2022 by sqwakvfr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 Would I be correct in saying that if a nation does not require a PCR test then airlines flying there won't either? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tso310 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 43 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: Yes you get the idea. I propose to fly direct to UK and want to ascertain that the airline won't require a PCR test..I don't know the obvious reason you don't want to go hospital for a test but you might try the Dr Oliver clinic in Threpasit soi 12 but there loads of others The Thai Airways web site is up to date with the latest UK entry requirements. Don't forget the Passenger Locator Form still needs to be completed before departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, tso310 said: The Thai Airways web site is up to date with the latest UK entry requirements. Don't forget the Passenger Locator Form still needs to be completed before departure. I KNOW the UK entry requirements but the purpose of my inquiry is ascertain if AIRLINES REQUIRE PCR tests even if a nation does not. I think Thai Airways do but seek confirmation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Theory Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 4 hours ago, sqwakvfr said: Keep in mind the country where you transit could have a PCR test requirement. As far as I understood No PCR test is required for transit (US travelers) via Narita (same terminal) to LAX. ATK test for US travelers not more than "1 day" before departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Why don't you just get one done so you're covered. A RT-PCR will get you on any airline, perhaps not with ATK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 7 hours ago, Trip Hop said: I don’t really want to go to a hospital for obvious reasons and if for some reason I was positive, I have the facilities to isolate at home. This is not what happens, the PCR test turnaround is 24 hours, you test and then go home, if not phone call it means your negative then you return to collect certificate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 5 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: I KNOW the UK entry requirements but the purpose of my inquiry is ascertain if AIRLINES REQUIRE PCR tests even if a nation does not. I think Thai Airways do but seek confirmation. Select you airline of preference and read their requirements, pretty simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 9 hours ago, The Hammer2021 said: I thought that's what I was trying to ascertain with my question. PCR Tests are no longer required by UK authorities but are they required by airlines when leaving Thailand for the UK You need to ask the airline for a correct answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 11 hours ago, HashBrownHarry said: This is not what happens, the PCR test turnaround is 24 hours, you test and then go home, if not phone call it means your negative then you return to collect certificate. But if you test positive because of dead Rna covid material having recovered from covid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 10 hours ago, khunPer said: You need to ask the airline for a correct answer. Which airline? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 11 hours ago, HashBrownHarry said: Select you airline of preference and read their requirements, pretty simple. If its so simple why isn't there a list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 12 hours ago, HashBrownHarry said: Why don't you just get one done so you're covered. A RT-PCR will get you on any airline, perhaps not with ATK. They are only valid fir 72 hours. You don't understand the issue which is that of a false positive generated by dead covid material caused by previous infection. That is the problem with PCR tests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: They are only valid fir 72 hours. You don't understand the issue which is that of a false positive generated by dead covid material caused by previous infection. That is the problem with PCR tests As someone who has travelled extensively throughout the last 2 years i understand very well. With you there appears to be no hope, best you remain indoors till about 2029. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 13 hours ago, The Theory said: As far as I understood No PCR test is required for transit (US travelers) via Narita (same terminal) to LAX. ATK test for US travelers not more than "1 day" before departure. This is NOT the issue at all. The purpose of my inquiry is ascertain if AIRLINES REQUIRE PCR tests even if a nation does NOT require a PCR test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, HashBrownHarry said: As someone who has travelled extensively throughout the last 2 years i understand very well. With you there appears to be no hope, best you remain indoors till about 2029. I have travelled extensivly for decades so really don't understand your comment. What is your point? It appears you don't understand the the science behind the issue and thus not able to even understand the question least of all make a sensible response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 1 minute ago, The Hammer2021 said: I have travelled extensivly for decades so really don't understand your comment. What is your point? It appears you don't understand the the science behind the issue and thus not able to even understand the question least of all make a sensible response. Have your decades of travelling not changed at all in the last 2 years? you don't notice a slight difference in anything? Good luck with your life, you're too annoying for me to continue to engage any longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveThai94 Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Anyone Knows if testing is available at Survarnabhumi airport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share Posted January 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, LoveThai94 said: Anyone Knows if testing is available at Survarnabhumi airport? Why would it be? The results of a PCR test take 24 hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alldar Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 21 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: Leaving Thailand. Is a PCR test required and if so by whom? Is it required by individual nation destinations or by Thai authorities or by airlines Returning to UK or Europe: Which airlines don't require PCR? The situation is constantly changing so you will need to check the requirements of destination country and every transit country. Also it can be a requirement of the airlines but usually it is not. I was flying 3 months ago with Emirates and I didn't need the test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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