Popular Post snoop1130 Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 A health official checks the forms of incoming passengers during a health assessment at a checkpoint for people flying in from a list of countries and territories that include China, Hong Kong, Macau, South Korea, Iran and Italy, as a precautionary measure against the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok on March 9, 2020. (Photo by VIVEK PRAKASH / AFP) The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved, but only in principle, to ease more restrictions on international arrivals, tentatively from May, according to CCSA Spokesman Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin. The proposed relaxation, to be further discussed and pending the COVID-19 situation during and after the upcoming long Songkran holiday next week, will affect those who arrive in Thailand under “Test and Go”, “Sandbox” and “Alternative Quarantine” programs. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe They include the reduction of the US$20,000 insurance coverage requirement, fewer documents required for the “Thailand Pass”, the replacement of the RT-PCR test upon arrival with rapid antigen tests, negating the need for a hotel stay to wait for the results, and a shortening of the quarantine period for infected visitors with mild symptoms. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailand-considers-further-easing-restrictions-on-international-arrival-from-may/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-04-08 - Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2 is 1 Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 14 hours ago, snoop1130 said: fewer documents required for the “Thailand Pass” Why they still need keep that [deleted]? Im not come back before i dont need fill Thailand Pass! Already say the Mrs."sorry i think i go few weeks in Philippines coz your country is so <deleted> up"! 46 1 4 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Willy Wombat Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 A hard pass on the Thailand Pass 21 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nickelbeer Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 Good move, now that the Thai economy is officially dead. 16 2 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 restrictions restrictions restrictions Power and control is all they know - but how do the people get shot of them 30 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 3 hours ago, Nickelbeer said: Good move, now that the Thai economy is officially dead. No it's not. Not at all. 6 4 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sambotte Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 Excellent news, if confirmed and real enough. I was not expecting May, i am still not. But the main issue is about medical incarceration (for money rip-off). "and a shortening of the quarantine period for infected visitors with mild symptoms" Not good enough. The rule for Thais is "no hospitalization", it has to be the same for foreigners. Right now it's a total medical non-sense, so definitely a gross rip-off. The more they wait to withdraw this rip-off, the more people will find it unacceptable, damaging Thailand image and business. So what's left if this news is confirmed ? - Vaccine ok (i mean still like most other countries) - Insurrance... ok. - Thai Pass is just hurting tourism. - Test on arrival is still pretty bad, if connected to forced hospitalization with no symptoms. They could make it simple ASAP, omicron is everywhere in the country already, business need to restart now (many other countries have understand this). And btw they could get rid of masks, restrictions on businesses, etc. 37 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post josephbloggs Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 8 hours ago, Sambotte said: \The rule for Thais is "no hospitalization", it has to be the same for foreigners. Right now it's a total medical non-sense, so definitely a gross rip-off. That's been the rule for Thais and foreigners for ages - there has never been a difference in how Thais and foreigners are treated in this aspect. It's been months since they hospitalised positive cases... 3 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sambotte Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 Keep yourself better informed. Has been posted here too, and it's official : no fewer, no difficulty of breathing = no hospitalization (and in fact hospitals refuse the Thais with no symptoms). 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post freedomnow Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 A step in the right direction anyway.... 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RandiRona Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 Why it is so difficult to TAT to understand that tourists doesn't like restrictions, filling up forms, waiting for approvals.....Vacation is about peace of mind not unnecessary aggravations due to lot of unknowns. 25 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post aussiexpat Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 If Thailand does away with PCR on arrival this means no more pre-paid Hotel, PCR test and airport transport to upload to Thai Pass, so at least a step in the right direction This only leaves the Vax certificate and insurance. Unfortunately the insurance is still a scam. When it was $100k cover, it cost 2000 baht for 30 days, it then dropped to $50k cover but still cost 2000 baht. When it dropped to $20k, it actually went up for me to 2140 baht for the 30 days. What's the point of dropping it to $10k if the fee remains the same. .. 27 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post garyk Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 Stick it where the sun don't shine Thailand. I am sick of the stupidity. Leaving on my next outing next month. 21 2 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 I'm getting mixed messages here : They have no clue what they're doing.... 20 3 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambotte Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 Yep actually it's a regress from what was planned ?... And clear as mud as usual... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterphil Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 8 hours ago, Sambotte said: Excellent news, if confirmed and real enough. I was not expecting May, i am still not. But the main issue is about medical incarceration (for money rip-off). "and a shortening of the quarantine period for infected visitors with mild symptoms" Not good enough. The rule for Thais is "no hospitalization", it has to be the same for foreigners. Right now it's a total medical non-sense, so definitely a gross rip-off. The more they wait to withdraw this rip-off, the more people will find it unacceptable, damaging Thailand image and business. So what's left if this news is confirmed ? - Vaccine ok (i mean still like most other countries) - Insurrance... ok. - Thai Pass is just hurting tourism. - Test on arrival is still pretty bad, if connected to forced hospitalization with no symptoms. They could make it simple ASAP, omicron is everywhere in the country already, business need to restart now (many other countries have understand this). And btw they could get rid of masks, restrictions on businesses, etc. Get a Thai Covid insurance like Pantip. They'll soon get sick of claiming off themselves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheFishman1 Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 Get rid of Thai Pass 15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NHPT Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 Any testing on arrival is still a no go. After 10 years in Thailand, Im looking for alternatives for next winter. 17 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Straight8 Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 Thailand pass = a big pass for me, like so many others. Stick it, much much much better alternatives at the moment. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paul Henry Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 The Government will continue to milk the cow while it is still standing, meanwhile the rest of the herd have gone to greener pastures. 21 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dcheech Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: and a shortening of the quarantine period for infected visitors with mild symptoms. There it is and they're considering it, wow. The other restrictions are bad enough but the' asymptomatic positive test you pay hospital, insurance no cover clause, is the frosting on the s cake. Generally tourists do not like to pay 5K US, spend 10 - 14 days of a three week vacation in a hospital. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mike KIWI Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 'Considering' 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, snoop1130 said: They include the reduction of the US$20,000 insurance coverage requirement, fewer documents required for the “Thailand Pass”, the replacement of the RT-PCR test upon arrival with rapid antigen tests, negating the need for a hotel stay to wait for the results, and a shortening of the quarantine period for infected visitors with mild symptoms. Just drop everything and open up like the hospitality girls, they're are one jump ahead of the government. Edited April 8, 2022 by hotchilli 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 As long as the quarantine at arrival if positive even without symptons is the rule not many tourists will come.. Countries are warning people to be aware that it can cost a lot of money because the insurance will not pay or refund it... So quarantine is blocking the tourism 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted April 8, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2022 9 hours ago, smedly said: restrictions restrictions restrictions Power and control is all they know - but how do the people get shot of them As the ballot is rigged it's back to the street protests. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted April 8, 2022 Share Posted April 8, 2022 4 hours ago, RandiRona said: Why it is so difficult to TAT to understand that tourists doesn't like restrictions, filling up forms, waiting for approvals.....Vacation is about peace of mind not unnecessary aggravations due to lot of unknowns. TAT do not make the rules.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatureFilm Posted April 9, 2022 Share Posted April 9, 2022 I don't need "considerations", I need reliable decisions! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted April 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2022 More rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic to me. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post davemos Posted April 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2022 Vietnam is open and Cambodia .I have people who were coming here now going to Cambodia 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wytchend Posted April 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2022 I'm beginning to think Thailand Pass, The mandatory useless insurance & test on arrival will be here for most of 2022. Even when they make a concrete decision it takes months to implement. This can has a long road to travel before it leaves. I miss Thailand, it's a second home for me, but positivity will get me nowhere, other than disappointed. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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