Thailand’s Proposal for Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Proof Angers and Panics International Travelers

[jcmj]

Just like New Years cancellations. In one day, people canceled their plans and then after seeing the loss of income they decided to go ahead with it. All these numnuts are concerned about is money, and now they’re going to screw it up again and Hope the international tourists rebook even most now know things change here everyday. ????‍????

[sqwakvfr]

So what happens if a Chinese or any Tourist shows symptoms upon arrival?  In S. Korea the government has been testing all arrivals from China and so far about 13% have tested positive.  Of course all Chinese arrivals got negative PCR tests before their flights to S. Korea. 

 

 

[GroveHillWanderer]

20 hours ago, yeahbutif said:

So when does the proposal become reality.as I thought this was concrete already..but so many different comments..on various posts.. 

There's no way to know whether it will ever become reality. There's always a possibility that it will simply remain as a proposal.

Edited January 7, 2023 by GroveHillWanderer

[BKKBike09]

Doubtless like before it (proof of vaccination) will only apply to foreign visitors / residents, not to Thais coming back to Thailand. Which makes it all pretty pointless, especially if there's no requirement for vaccination to be no older than x months etc (not that I want to give them any ideas on that front).

[Scott]

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[Photoguy21]

The way things change one day they want something the next day they dont, I would think many people will put Thailand on their own black list as you can never tell what is in effect from day to day.

[ThaiPauly]

People are now canceling their holidays in the west because they are unvaccinated out of choice.

Various websites have said that there could be as many as 20%  of potential tourists canceling their trip.

Although this is still only a proposal people ARE already canceling. 

 

This is a monumental cluster F*** by Anutin and his cronies IF it becomes law  but the date is fast approaching  so people are canceling now.

 

Also two does of Chinese vaccines is nowhere near as comparable with Western Vaccines.

 

Wake up Thailand before the country is brought to its knees with rampant Covid again

[sqwakvfr]

On this slow Saturday I just thought “what vaccine did  Xi Jingping get”?  Recently I went to Singapore and SinoVac was a not an approved vaccine for entry.  So for LOS any vaccine will be accepted?  

 

“Great countries are lead by great leaders who give careful thought before making decisions”.

 

Of course as an American I no longer apply this saying for American Leaders.  In essence the US Government is now a “clown show”.  

 

 

Edited January 7, 2023 by sqwakvfr

[RocketDog]

4 hours ago, phetphet said:

After the way that China has been treating it's citizens over Covid this last three years, including welding the entrances to tower blocks shut to prevent citizens going out, I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of these future tourists will be planning a one way trip and applying to stay.

 

Many of them already own apartments here in Thailand and other countries that they previously rented out through Airbnb. So they already have a base 

 

 

One would think that in the interest of safety, the current epidemic racing through the country and the huge numbers infected, China itself would understand the need for other countries to impose certain restrictions on it travelling citizens. Why the outrage?

 

 

 

It's just what the CCP does.

 

Even if it's the same as what China does (in this case requiring Vax proof) they still act outraged. They always play both the 'victim' and the 'bully' cards, sometimes simultaneously.

To the CCP everything is war and everywhere a battlefield. It's their core philosophy.

[ThaiPauly]

13 hours ago, sqwakvfr said:

On this slow Saturday I just thought “what vaccine did  Xi Jingping get”?  Recently I went to Singapore and SinoVac was a not an approved vaccine for entry.  So for LOS any vaccine will be accepted?  

 

“Great countries are lead by great leaders who give careful thought before making decisions”.

 

Of course as an American I no longer apply this saying for American Leaders.  In essence the US Government is now a “clown show”.  

 

 

I remember when the PM was supposed to make a public appearance for his shot of vax.

He was to be the first recipient.

 

But when he found out it was  gonna get Sinovac he promptly cancelled and did the whole thing again once Astrozenica was available.

 

You could not make this stuff up it's so farcical.

 

So obviously the Chinese vaccine is useless by his own reluctance to take it.

 

 

[juice777]

I was planning to fly to Thailand on Monday I haven't booked anything yet.

 

I've had two boosters my  last one was December 2021  does anybody know if they will let me in or not?

 

on the nation according to this webpage I think they might not 

 

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40014402

 

[juice777]

I was planning to fly to Thailand on Monday I haven't booked anything yet.

 

I've had two boosters my  last one was December 2021  does anybody know if they will let me in or not?

 

on the nation according to this webpage I think they might not 

 

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40014402

[London Lowf]

Jeez Juice - on how many threads are you going to ask exactly the same question?

Edited January 7, 2023 by London Lowf

[mstevens]

1 hour ago, juice777 said:

I was planning to fly to Thailand on Monday I haven't booked anything yet.

 

I've had two boosters my  last one was December 2021  does anybody know if they will let me in or not?

 

on the nation according to this webpage I think they might not 

 

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40014402

 

 

There is no time limit on when the vaccines were administered so you will have no problem boarding the plane.

[Gknrd]

They can do what they want. I am out of here until the Chinese get it under control. And they don't have a vaccine that works. So what is the use of showing proof.

[TooMuchTime]

49 minutes ago, Gknrd said:

They can do what they want. I am out of here until the Chinese get it under control. And they don't have a vaccine that works. So what is the use of showing proof.

The chinese injections are good.  You are spreading covid misinformation and sinophobia.

[yeahbutif]

On 1/6/2023 at 1:43 PM, sqwakvfr said:

In the last 6 months I have been to the US and then Singapore.  I was never asked for proof of vaccination when i came back to Thailand. I was only asked to show my vaccine certificate by the airlines when I checked in with Singapore Airlines and then Scoot Air.  

Does the vaccine certificate have to be in paper form? Or can it be on form just the record of jabs on Thai app.also does the certificate have to be in the language of the country you travel to or from... As it seems to me like the international driving permit is use less as it not on Thai only UK in my case... So how the thai going to read a certificate in English at immigration 

[juice777]

22 hours ago, London Lowf said:

Jeez Juice - on how many threads are you going to ask exactly the same question?

Sorry needed an answer in the hour got it as well all booked 

[jak2002003]

14 hours ago, yeahbutif said:

Does the vaccine certificate have to be in paper form? Or can it be on form just the record of jabs on Thai app.also does the certificate have to be in the language of the country you travel to or from... As it seems to me like the international driving permit is use less as it not on Thai only UK in my case... So how the thai going to read a certificate in English at immigration 

We will be required to have it tattooed on our foreheads soon...wouldn't surprise me.. 

[freedomnow]

It's so achingly evident now how much Thai officialdom kisses the urse of China.....No wonder USA will only sell empty shell fighter jets to them.

 

This would not have happened with any other country coming out of lockdown and descending on Thailand 2023.

 

[London Lowf]

1 hour ago, freedomnow said:

It's so achingly evident now how much Thai officialdom kisses the urse of China

How is this so? Chinese require Covid certificate the same as I will next week.

 

(Covid cases are soaring in the UK and our health service is in crisis)

[freedomnow]

1 hour ago, London Lowf said:

How is this so? Chinese require Covid certificate the same as I will next week.

 

(Covid cases are soaring in the UK and our health service is in crisis)

Everyone now needs it DUE to the Chinese.

They are not prepared to ask it ONLY of the Chinese like USA etc

[JimTripper]

I don’t think this is going away. Feels like the vaccine requirement will become more strict from here in various ways. People may need it to travel around, that and some form of digital id or facial recognition on your phone.

[sqwakvfr]

I am now even more confused more than normal.  This is as of 1500 local time:

 

Thailand on Monday rescinded a policy announced at the weekend requiring visitors to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, its health minister said, citing sufficient immunisation levels in China and globally.

 

I was hoping for a consistent and clear policy?

Edited January 9, 2023 by sqwakvfr

[Salerno]

10 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said:

I was hoping for a consistent and clear policy?

I'm sure you'll find Thailand ... interesting.

[sqwakvfr]

2 minutes ago, Salerno said:

I'm sure you'll find Thailand ... interesting.

I know after 7 years of being here full time but one can always Hope?

[Salerno]

1 minute ago, sqwakvfr said:

I know after 7 years of being here full time but one can always Hope?

Used to it by now then ????

 

This latest flip-flop was due to them suddenly twigging they had locked out all unvaccinated, so they come up with "They can come now, but will require testing on arrival" With no details re a positive test. Which then changed to "spot checks on arrival" which means they have a good chance of getting away with no checks whatsoever.