I am hearing conflicting info. Some told me you need a PCR test no older than 72 hours before baording the plane,

I think it's up to the country you're going to and the airline you use.

Best to check the government website for the country you are going to.

 

For the UK (England) at the moment, for fully vaccinated from non red countries a day 2 and a day 8 test is required. Arrival day being day zero.

 

That changes from 11th Feb to no test required.

 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/travel-to-england-from-another-country-during-coronavirus-covid-19

 

The other thing to check  the airline you are flying with. They may have their own specific requirements.

A very good question to which I sought an answer months ago. Can airlines  request PCR tests independent of national  requirements?

3 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said:

A very good question to which I sought an answer months ago. Can airlines  request PCR tests independent of national  requirements?

Yes, but unlikely

1 minute ago, JustAnotherHun said:

Yes, but unlikely

There is no definitive answer  to this question it appears.

It depends to which country you go
Some countries/airlines only requires a Anitigen Test
If you need a test before departure you can go to Suvarnaphum airport
Exit 2 Floor 1 Mobile teststation   Antigen Test 550 baht

18 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said:

A very good question to which I sought an answer months ago. Can airlines  request PCR tests independent of national  requirements?

• Country of destination rules
• Country of transit requirement

I guarantee you could fly from Bangkok to Mexico city on All Nippon Airways via Narita airport without any requirement for covid-19  testing. Japan does not require tests for transit passengers. ANA uses the rules of the country of destination and Mexico has NO RULES

 

The airlines want people to fly. and are not intessted in imposing addditional restrictions. EVA, CATHAY, Emirates? may appear they are imposing a test requirement mostly because of the State authorities they are operating under requiring PCR/Ag testing for transit passengers. Hong Kong is not allowing hardly any transit at all right now.

 

If I was leaving Bangkok for the US now I would  prefer to fly to Frankfurt, Stockholm, or Zurich on a one way ticket spend one night in Hotel. Then get a test there, before flying to US. Avoid chance of being thrown in a paid covid prison in Thailand.

where do you go ?  Italy   YES   RT PCR 72 hours before ARRIVAL