Thailand tourism situation

[Big Boy]

So are returning expats being considered (serious question, I didn't know)?

[huahin4ever]

So are returning expats being considered (serious question, I didn't know)?

Returnig expats which meets the requirements decided by the Thai Authorities, i.e. married, etc. I believe the above is special new visas they would like to introduce to get tourists. I personally know several people which has returned to their family with a visa already valid.

YNWA

[Dannie Boy]

I thought this covered a multitude of non-Thais eligible to travel

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[Big Boy]

Thank you, as I said, I didn't know - I knew of some, but didn't realise the list had grown so large. So for the above list, are you saying their existing visa will allow them to apply for a seat on one the charter flights using the same rules as the new visa?

How old is the list? If more than 2 weeks old, I'd have thought we might have seen a trickle of newbies around town (usually identifiable by their lighter skin tones). I've not seen any evidence yet. I guess this could be proof that not many are prepared to jump through the numerous hoops.

[Dannie Boy]

Thank you, as I said, I didn't know - I knew of some, but didn't realise the list had grown so large. So for the above list, are you saying their existing visa will allow them to apply for a seat on one the charter flights using the same rules as the new visa?

How old is the list? If more than 2 weeks old, I'd have thought we might have seen a trickle of newbies around town (usually identifiable by their lighter skin tones). I've not seen any evidence yet. I guess this could be proof that not many are prepared to jump through the numerous hoops.

I have no idea how the rules are being implemented, this was just something that was issued a few months back so might no longer be applicable as the rules change so frequently.

What I do know is that we have Australian friends who are stuck in Brisbane who in theory are allowed to return but the prohibitive costs of quarantine and COVID insurance are preventing them - there must be others in similar circumstances all around the world

[buksida]

I would imagine very few people would be prepared to jump through all those hoops and waste all of that money just to get back here. Ones with kids/family or work in Thailand that were stuck overseas when the lockdown here began would probably be first, and they can't number many. For tourists, even fewer will bother, what kind of holiday begins with two weeks incarceration that you're getting fleeced for.

What the junta is effectively doing is saying 'we don't want you back'.

[HHTel]

What I do know is that we have Australian friends who are stuck in Brisbane who in theory are allowed to return but the prohibitive costs of quarantine and COVID insurance are preventing them -

AFAIK the ban on Australians leaving Australia is still in force:

A ban on Australians leaving the country because of the coronavirus pandemic has been extended until mid-December.

The "Human Biosecurity Emergency Period" has been in place since March and prevents Australian citizens or permanent residents from leaving the nation's shores.

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus- ... r-12062622

[Ratsima]

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This'll do it.

[Dannie Boy]

What I do know is that we have Australian friends who are stuck in Brisbane who in theory are allowed to return but the prohibitive costs of quarantine and COVID insurance are preventing them -

AFAIK the ban on Australians leaving Australia is still in force:

A ban on Australians leaving the country because of the coronavirus pandemic has been extended until mid-December.

The "Human Biosecurity Emergency Period" has been in place since March and prevents Australian citizens or permanent residents from leaving the nation's shores.

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus- ... r-12062622

An update from our friends in Australia. It’s correct that there’s a general ban on Australians leaving the country, however there is a system for applying for dispensation and in their case (owning an overseas property and being in possession of a valid visa) they would probably be successful. However, on the basis that there would be almost as many hoops to jump through as there would be for entering Thailand, they’ve decided to sit it out, hoping things will improve before their current Thai visas expire in early 2021.

I don’t envy them!!


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[buksida]

SPA, MASSAGE PARLORS MAY DOUBLE AS QUARANTINE FOR FOREIGN TOURISTS
Thailand planned to provide the so-called wellness quarantine for foreign visitors under the anti-pandemic measures at hotels alongside massage and spa parlors, confirmed a senior government official on Tuesday.

Health Service Support Department Director General Tares Krassanairawiwong said foreign tourists will be provided the 14-day wellness quarantine at the hotels where they will stay and concurrently visit massage and spa parlors in their neighborhood.

Nevertheless, all foreigners visiting the massage and spa parlors will be strictly separated from Thai customers under social distancing and anti-pandemic measures, the director general said.

That will be part of the government’s Medical and Wellness Program for foreign tourists, who will be obliged to carry a health insurance package upon arrival to Thailand, Tares said.

Many foreign tourists are expected to use the massage and spa services, such as those in southern coastal provinces of Thailand, and may be given a Special Tourist Visa for a long stay allowing a maximum of nine-month stay in this country, he said.

However, the government-run Center for the COVID-19 Situation Administration and the cabinet of ministers are yet to approve the Wellness Quarantine plan for foreigners.

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/cri ... -tourists/

[Dannie Boy]

I guess that some will welcome 14 days being stuck in a massage center!!

[HHTel]

The whole point of quarantine is to get past the incubation period for covid followed by a clean bill of health. Almost all covid cases over the last few months have been in quarantine.
"Separated from Thai customers" but the masseuse will treat both seperately.

Covid in quarantine then to the masseuse then to 'who knows?'

[handdrummer]

Does that include a "happy ending?"

[Dannie Boy]

Does that include a "happy ending?"

I think where Covid-19 is concerned, there’s no happy ending!!

[handdrummer]

Does that include a "happy ending?"

I think where Covid-19 is concerned, there’s no happy ending!!

Not having it would be a happy ending.