Flying to/from Thailand (Covid Era)

[fft100]

My daughter rang the Embassy yesterday. They couldn't advise her of any repatriation flights. All they could tell her was to fill in the registration form then wait for approval at such time she'd need to pay. Following that she would be advised when a flight becomes available.

She's due to ask USCIS for a further 30 day extension, which I'm sure she'll get. Then she's going to book a published scheduled flight on 30th July via Taipei. She'll book it direct with the airline as she's lost faith in Expedia and the like. Still waiting for any refund due to cancellation.

If that is Eva Air, then no one is allowed to disembark after the flight from Taipei to Bangkok. AFAIK, even crew do not disembark in BKK . They just do a pick up service in BKK and fly to London. On the return leg, they fly direct from London to Taipei missing out BKK altogether.

[dtaai-maai]

She's due to ask USCIS for a further 30 day extension, which I'm sure she'll get. Then she's going to book a published ...

Reading this with one eye at 6.40 a.m. waiting for the coffee to brew, I thought this said "Then she's going to get a book published"! Well, there's a thought...

All kidding apart, I hope things get sorted out soon. She and hubby must be missing the kids terribly (not to mention you having to look after them during lockdown! ).

[Big Boy]

Just for info, today's Daily Brief shows people in Washington and one of the (non-existent???) repatriation flights.

[Big Boy]

The confirmed airline ticket is a bit of a surprise. I know they've been requesting that from the outset, but the Embassy in Ankara put out a letter a couple of days ago saying definitely don't obtain a ticket first. Of course, there's so many lies being bandied about these days, and with modern technology such documents are easy to forge, but it looked authentic to me.

I was going to post it, but decided against it. If I can find it again, I'll put it below this as an edit.

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[HHTel]

This from my daughter in the US advising NOT to buy a ticket in advance:

https://scontent.fbkk5-4.fna.fbcdn.net/ ... e=5F209BE7

This must be the one BB is referring to. Issued by the Thai Embassy Ankara

It is posted on the Thai Embassy Ankara website:

http://www.thaiembassy.org/ankara/en/ne ... hts-t.html

[Big Boy]

Thanks HHTel. Your post and my edit crossed

[HHTel]

My daughter rang USCIS a couple of days ago as her last extension is about to expire. They told her not to worry and it may be a few days to get back to her. "There are literally thousands of Thais in the same situation as you. Please be patient!"

[buksida]

The Notification on Conditions for International Flight Permit to Thailand
In reference to the previous notifications of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand issued since 3 April 2020 imposing temporary ban on all international flights entering Thailand for the prevention and control of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID – 19) Pandemic,

As the present situation of COVID–19 in many foreign countries remains severe, it is necessary to impose measures to restrict the travel to the Kingdom of Thailand in accordance with the screening capability of the competent officers or the communicable disease control officers in order to efficiently control and prevent the new epidemic in the Kingdom.

By virtue of Section 27 and 28 of the Air Navigation Act B.E. 2497, the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand hereby issues the notification on the conditions for permitting aircrafts to fly over, fly into or out of, and take off or land in the Kingdom as follows: https://www.caat.or.th/en/archives/51825

[HHTel]

From Migrant:

One requirement is a confirmed airline ticket which I have. First I found was Aug 14.

I assume that's a normal scheduled flight! Normal price? Guaranteed to operate on that day?

[migrant]

From Migrant:

One requirement is a confirmed airline ticket which I have. First I found was Aug 14.

I assume that's a normal scheduled flight! Normal price? Guaranteed to operate on that day?

I booked using mileage points so don't know the price. Japan air from Los Angeles. There were flights scheduled daily. I've booked 4 flights, having to cancel, or they cancelled on me, when the Thai government extended the ban. Guaranteed? Only until the government extends the ban again.

[PeteC]

The above post with a link to caat.or.th is not working properly on some browsers. The information from the link is listed below


AVIATION AGENCY ISSUES LIST OF TRAVELERS ALLOWED INTO THAILAND

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/cri ... o-thailand

BANGKOK — The civil aviation regulator on Monday night releases a list of traveler groups to be admitted into the country during the coronavirus pandemic.

The exemption is to be in effect from July 1 onward, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand. The measure was announced earlier on Monday by the government.

Read the full statement here:

The Notification on Conditions for International Flight Permit to Thailand

In reference to the previous notifications of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand issued since 3 April 2020 imposing temporary ban on all international flights entering Thailand for the prevention and control of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID – 19) Pandemic,

As the present situation of COVID–19 in many foreign countries remains severe, it is necessary to impose measures to restrict the travel to the Kingdom of Thailand in accordance with the screening capability of the competent officers or the communicable disease control officers in order to efficiently control and prevent the new epidemic in the Kingdom.

By virtue of Section 27 and 28 of the Air Navigation Act B.E. 2497, the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand hereby issues the notification on the conditions for permitting aircrafts to fly over, fly into or out of, and take off or land in the Kingdom as follows:

The following aircraft will be allowed to fly over, fly into or out of, and take off from or land at an international airport in the Kingdom when permit is given by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand:

State or military aircraft

Emergency landing flights

Technical landing flights without disembarkation

Humanitarian aid, medical and relief flights

Repatriation flights

Cargo flights

Permit for passenger aircraft will be given by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand for flying over, flying into or out of, and taking off or landing at an international airport in the Kingdom only if the passengers or persons on board are one of the following categories:

Thai nationals

Persons with exemption or persons being considered, permitted or invited by the Prime Minister, or the head of responsible persons accountable for resolving state of emergency issues to enter the Kingdom, as necessary. Such consideration, permission or invitation may be subject to specified conditions and time limits.

Non-Thai nationals who are a spouse, parents, or children of a Thai national.

Non-Thai nationals who hold a valid certificate of residence, or permission to take up residence in the Kingdom

Non-Thai nationals who hold a valid work permit or are allowed to work in the Kingdom, including their spouse or children.

Carriers of necessary goods, subject to immediate return after completion.

Crew members who are required to travel into the Kingdom on a mission, and have a specified date and time for return.

Non-Thai nationals who are students of educational institutions approved by Thai authorities, including the parents or guardians of the students.

Non-Thai nationals who are in need of medical treatment in Thailand, and their attendants. However, this shall not include medical treatment for COVID–19.

Individuals in diplomatic missions, consular affairs, international organizations, government representatives, foreign government agencies working in Thailand, or individual in other international agencies as permitted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including their spouse, parents, or children.

Non-Thai nationals who are permitted to enter the Kingdom under a special arrangement with a foreign country.Aircraft and passengers or persons entering the Kingdom under No.2 must comply with the conditions, time limits and rules of the authorized persons under the Thai immigration law, communicable diseases law, air navigation law, and the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situation in force, for prevention of the disease and the organization of the number of persons entering Thailand in accordance with the screening capability of the competent officers or the communicable disease control officers, and the arrangement of quarantine facilities.

This notification shall be effective from 1 July B.E. 2563 (2020), 00:01 Thailand local time onwards.

Issued on 29 June B.E. 2563 (2020).

Chula Sukmanop

Director General

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand

[HHTel]

From Migrant:

One requirement is a confirmed airline ticket which I have. First I found was Aug 14.

I assume that's a normal scheduled flight! Normal price? Guaranteed to operate on that day?

I booked using mileage points so don't know the price. Japan air from Los Angeles. There were flights scheduled daily. I've booked 4 flights, having to cancel, or they cancelled on me, when the Thai government extended the ban. Guaranteed? Only until the government extends the ban again.

Thanks for that. Similar experience to my daughter. Book it. Flight confirmed. Flight cancelled.

[PeteC]

A handy chart of the items listed in the News article from yesterday.

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[buksida]

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[huahin4ever]

This could be good news for people going to Thailand. Covid test in the airports on arrival. If negative no need for quarantine.

https://bangkokherald.com/coronavirus/b ... 5SWdH6YzEc