Anyone have experience using the Saliva PCR (gargle) Test to enter Thailand?

[TheLaughingMan]

Wondering if the saliva test is a viable option to enter the country unvaxxed.

[TorquayFan]

R U joking . . . ?

 

IF you don't have a vax, get one.

 

Otherwise, have the tests the Thai Govt ask for.

 

OR stay at where you are and don't travel.

 

'KISS' - Keep It Sweet and Simple.

[TheLaughingMan]

1 hour ago, TorquayFan said:

R U joking . . . ?

 

IF you don't have a vax, get one.

 

Otherwise, have the tests the Thai Govt ask for.

 

OR stay at where you are and don't travel.

 

'KISS' - Keep It Sweet and Simple.

Yes I'm trying to get the test as required by Thailand, THAT IS WHY I ASKED.  My mother is old and terrified of them stcking things into her brain so Im trying to find the nicest way she can test.

[Ralf001]

23 minutes ago, TheLaughingMan said:

Yes I'm trying to get the test as required by Thailand, THAT IS WHY I ASKED.  My mother is old and terrified of them stcking things into her brain so Im trying to find the nicest way she can test.

The only two test accepted by the Thai government involve a nasal swab.

 

she either gunna have to grin and bear it............ or get vaccinated.

[TheLaughingMan]

1 hour ago, Ralf001 said:

The only two test accepted by the Thai government involve a nasal swab.

 

she either gunna have to grin and bear it............ or get vaccinated.

Actually the saliva test IS a PCR test which is what Thailand asks for, Im just curious if anyones actually used that method.  

[Ralf001]

42 minutes ago, TheLaughingMan said:

Actually the saliva test IS a PCR test which is what Thailand asks for, Im just curious if anyones actually used that method.  

When did that change ?

 

Last PCR test I had was nasal swab.

[TheLaughingMan]

5 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

When did that change ?

 

Last PCR test I had was nasal swab.

Nothings changed, you misunderstand what PCR means, it does not mean nasal swab test.  Both Saliva and nasal swab can be PCR tests.

[Ralf001]

3 minutes ago, TheLaughingMan said:

Nothings changed, you misunderstand what PCR means, it does not mean nasal swab test.  Both Saliva and nasal swab can be PCR tests.

Great to hear.

 

whats you issue then, git 'er done.

[TheLaughingMan]

1 minute ago, Ralf001 said:

Great to hear.

 

whats you issue then, git 'er done.

Well just because its a pcr test doesnt mean its the pcr test they approve lol.  I know Brazil did not approve the saliva test even though its a PCR test.  At this point Im trying to convince my mother that the rapid antigen (pro atk) test where they just swab the start of your nostril will not in fact kill her.

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, TheLaughingMan said:

Well just because its a pcr test doesnt mean its the pcr test they approve lol.  I know Brazil did not approve the saliva test even though its a PCR test.  At this point Im trying to convince my mother that the rapid antigen (pro atk) test where they just swab the start of your nostril will not in fact kill her.

I suspect they only accept nasal swab PCR.

 

Can't the testing be avoid and instead spend 5 days in a covid Prison upon arrival ?

[TheLaughingMan]

4 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

I suspect they only accept nasal swab PCR.

 

Can't the testing be avoid and instead spend 5 days in a covid Prison upon arrival ?

Cant even get on a plane without the test, they would not let her board.