I specifically refer to #4 below. I've seen conflicting statements on this, one went so far as to say "cannot stay more than 21 days..."
The fact that they say "...or previously came from Thailand..." is important as it cancels out anything concerning 21 days, or any amount of days, if your trip originated from here.
I'm sure the below rules will change multiple times over the next 6 months.
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Surely that means that in order to qualify as a tourist from an approved country, then that tourist needs to have resided in that country for a minimum of 21 days. That prevents people 'hopping' to an approved country on route to Thailand.
"Previously came from Thailand" would cover anyone on a return trip originating in Thailand.
HHTel wrote:Surely that means that in order to qualify as a tourist from an approved country, then that tourist needs to have resided in that country for a minimum of 21 days. That prevents people 'hopping' to an approved country on route to Thailand.
"Previously came from Thailand" would cover anyone on a return trip originating in Thailand.
Where's the confusion?... lol
I’m sure your reading of point 4 is correct and makes sense (are Thailand getting it right for once)?
I looked at the rules for returning to Thailand yesterday and so far it’s still showing the rules for entry under the COE system - sandbox or AQ hotel and $100,000 insurance, so probably not going to change until 1st November. I also checked with Matt at AA insurance who provided a link for getting the insurance and said they will issue the certificate within minutes of completing the application and paying the fee, so it’s just the new Thailand Pass system that’s the holdup. The alternative is to apply under the COE rules and hope you can get the extra days hotel costs refunded?
TAT Chief Executive Yuthasak Supasorn on Ian King Live on Sky News. Ian King suggested that the tourist experience would be lacking somewhat. Only a handful of restaurants in Bangkok allowed to serve alcohol. Yuthasak replied "I think that now everything is back to normal".
Can't find a clip at the moment but you can back up the live stream to get you to about 5.15pm Thai time.
I've been seeing photos of Hua Hin Beach today in several photos stating they are ready to welcome back visitors. The welcoming scene was a tented city of beach umbrellas beside the sea. Isn't it strange how such a scene was so offensive to the Junta just a couple of years ago, but is now our saviour.
I'm pleased to see that the list of nations that can enter without quarantine has been expanded from 46 to 63. This might not matter to many people on here but it does to me because Luxembourg is now on the list!
I'm sure it was just an oversight because before every other bit of territory for about a thousand km in every direction was included but Luxembourg wasn't. https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-t ... iland-pass
Big Boy wrote: ↑Mon Nov 01, 2021 11:05 pm
Pleased for you Steve. Does that mean you'll be back soon?
Yes, I just need to organise vacation from work but I hope to be back before the end of the month.
It'll be over a year and a half since I've been home, I hope the dogs still remember me so I don't get chased out the garden!
We fear that after we let the tourists in and the new Covid-19 cases spike again, will we go into another lockdown? I'm not so confident about the situation,"
Tourists are more protected than the locals and because of fully vaccinated and ongoing tests then any spike would be down to the situation here.
I didn't see anything about the alcohol restrictions.
It was mentioned:
Mr Kulsirorat said ongoing restrictions - including the inability to sell alcohol in much of the country - will have a negative impact on people's holidays:
HHTel wrote: ↑Tue Nov 02, 2021 1:23 am
It was mentioned:
Mr Kulsirorat said ongoing restrictions - including the inability to sell alcohol in much of the country - will have a negative impact on people's holidays:
Absolutely, how many of those spending thousands on their first holiday for more than a year want to sit inside a shuttered bar with no music, drinking out of a teacup while looking over their shoulders for packs of cops on the prowl seeking handouts. Living here, you get used to this insanity, but tourists won't like it.
The numptys in the govt clearly don't realize that drink and merryment are part of the holiday experience for the majority of people.
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I've read nothing about booze bans in the US, UK, EU, AU or in any country, once restaurants and other venues were officially allowed to re-open. Has anyone?
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