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AndyHCMC Vietnam Expert

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AndyHCMCVietnam Expert09 January 2023 01:10:53

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Hi Everyone,

In light of Thailand announcing Neg PCR tests for entry and info or news for Expats coming in/out for border runs?

Any info I will repost on our Vietnam forum thanks for any latest news and updates.

AndyHCMC

Expat Team

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Guestposter655Guest09 January 2023 04:20:55

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Hi Andy. Just to confirm if you can. I believed that Thailand wanted vaccination records that showed two covid vaccines. I have a friend here in Hanoi that is looking for a place to do a visa run and had settled on Thailand but he cannot satisfy the requirement if it is two vaccinations on a record. He could however get a PCR test to enter before he goes. He will be returning to Vietnam after a brief stay "somewhere".

Aidan in HCMC Vietnam Expert

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Aidan in HCMCVietnam Expert09 January 2023 06:30:49

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@mpmilestogo

Thailand, apparently, will not accept Neg PCR tests. From what I've been reading, there are two options only, if wanting to do a border run to Thailand.

1) Two jabs from approved vax manufacturer, the second administered at least 14 days ago,

or,

2) a note from doctor declaring prior recovery from covid infection from 7 days to 6 months ago.

Also, covid insurance is now required when visiting Thailand.

Laos and Cambodia are still good for your friend in Hanoi.

Aidan in HCMC Vietnam Expert

Member since 23 December 2017

Aidan in HCMCVietnam Expert09 January 2023 10:22:33

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"Monday, 9 January 2023, 14:34

...a controversial rule to require proof of documentation of Covid vaccination to fly to Thailand will be canceled."

Pattaya news (link)

JoeKhmer Cambodia expert

Member since 13 November 2015

JoeKhmerCambodia expert10 January 2023 13:00:19

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@Aidan in HCMC

It is cancelled starting today.

Insurance only for nationals of countries that demand a test when they return.

Joe

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