News Forum - Indian tourists who left Chon Buri before receiving positive test result found in Bangkok

[Thaiger]

Like wanted criminals, the mugshots of two Indian travellers were posted on a graphic released by the Chon Buri Health Department. Why? Because they tested positive for Covid-19. And after a search highly publicised in Thai media, the 30 year old and 32 year old were found in Bangkok.  The two travellers entered Thailand through the Test & Go quarantine exemption scheme for those who are fully vaccinated. They tested negative on arrival. However, a second PCR test came back positive for both tourists but by then, they’d already left Chon Buri, prompting officials to launch a search. According to […]

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[Farang711]

Why did they (have to) do a 2nd test?

[Stonker]

7 minutes ago, Farang711 said:

Why did they (have to) do a 2nd test?

Because it's a mandatory requirement on day 5 or 6, and was a mandatory requirement for everyone under the Test 'n' Go scheme when they arrived.