News Forum - Government outlines 3 entry schemes for international travellers from November

[Thaiger]

With confirmation that international travellers from 46 “low-risk” countries can enter Thailand with minimal quarantine, the government has outlined 3 entry schemes effective from November. The Bangkok Post reports that the first scheme, “Test & Go” will apply to tourists from the aforementioned countries, who will need to show evidence of being fully vaccinated at least 14 days before their arrival. They will also need to have a negative PCR test result, taken within 72 hours of departure from their home country, as well as Covid-19 insurance coverage of at least US$50,000. Under this scheme, travellers will be permitted to […]

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[DoUKnowWhoIAm]

20 minutes ago, Thaiger said:

Scheme number 3 has been optimistically named, “Happy Quarantine”.

I'm sure that slogan will sway a few low risk vaccinated tourists to choose scheme number 3

[Bob20]

4 minutes ago, DoUKnowWhoIAm said:

I'm sure that slogan will sway a few low risk vaccinated tourists to choose scheme number 3

Happy Quarantine is for unvaccinated tourists.

Not happy ending quarantine , but perhaps ending happy quarantine, or happy quarantine ending...

All three schemes really sound like "schemes". Developed to "entice" tourists that will find most of the country closed, but can't leave until they've spent their money and then catch their scheduled return flight.

Quite possibly taking a minuscule souvenir home  

[DoUKnowWhoIAm]

3 minutes ago, Bob20 said:

Happy Quarantine is for unvaccinated tourists.

Are you saying that vaccinated (and presumably insane) tourists can't choose Happy Quarantine

[Bob20]

Just now, DoUKnowWhoIAm said:

Are you saying that vaccinated (and presumably insane) tourists can't choose Happy Quarantine

No, the government surely would prefer they forget their vaccination passport and drop off their money at a quarantine hotel. Not Netflix and chill, but Netflix and Grab

[DoUKnowWhoIAm]

12 minutes ago, Bob20 said:

No, the government surely would prefer they forget their vaccination passport and drop off their money at a quarantine hotel. Not Netflix and chill, but Netflix and Grab

If the Happy Quarantine hotel offered a "indulge in Kratom" promotion, it might make sense to a few?

Edited October 22, 2021 by DoUKnowWhoIAm

[Nighttrain]

Does anybody knows the price for the mandatory PCR test we have to take on arrival in Thailand ??!

[Bluesofa]

8 minutes ago, Bob20 said:

No, the government surely would prefer they forget their vaccination passport and drop off their money at a quarantine hotel. Not Netflix and chill, but Netflix and Grab

With the emphasis on 'grab'.

If you're in 'Happy Quarantine', surely a MacDonald's Happy Meal would be the perfect 'food' to order?

[Bob20]

1 minute ago, Bluesofa said:

With the emphasis on 'grab'.

If you're in 'Happy Quarantine', surely a MacDonald's Happy Meal would be the perfect 'food' to order?

Wouldn't that be funny if after your Thai massage, they gave you a red box with a burger, fries and toy as a "Happy ending"

[Bluesofa]

1 minute ago, Bob20 said:

Wouldn't that be funny if after your Thai massage, they gave you a red box with a burger, fries and toy as a "Happy ending"

'gave you a red box'
I thought that would signify something to do with the time of the month?

[harry1]

well one has to compensate the SHA plus hotel,were lead to believe 600,000 tourist were expected,a one night must stay,doesnt make up all these hotel loss of income for rehiring and great expenses for opening up in the monsoon season with high expectancy 

[Fisherman453]

Hey guys, I'm happy to apply for this new visa and go with 'Happy Quarantine' :D

do you know how many months max I could stay on this new visa program?

Can't find any info. 

Thanks in advance. 

[Lawyers_Guns_and_Money]

1 hour ago, Nighttrain said:

Does anybody knows the price for the mandatory PCR test we have to take on arrival in Thailand ??!

Not a set price. Ranges from 2500 to 4000 baht depending upon who the SHA hotel has arrangements with. 

[Luigi]

but the COE must always be done?

[Nipral]

Yet another moronic scam due to fail. 1day quarantine + covid insurance (presumably Thai )

are definitely repulsive.

Dubai here we come !!!!!