Fly back to return to Bangkok in July?

It doesnt mean you can fly here in July.All depends what the Thai authorities decide at a later date.They may extend the ban or not.Who knows?

hi,
right now nobody knows exactly what it will be starting at the first of july.
Maybe tourists need to be in quarantine for 2 weeks.
Better wait till the last week of june.
I stay here in Thailand and i can tell you this, its not funny at all anymore.
Checking, going into the malls, now also signing in , signing out at the malls even  at 7/11.
the curfew ends at july, not even sure of that.
So dont expect too much.

Thailand plans to be open to international flights. But it is not sure whether they will limit  which countries will be allowed to fly into Thailand.

As the mainstream media saturates the airwaves with a daily overdose of coronavirus fear porn, the majority of journalists have given their governments a free pass to enact any draconian measure they see fit. From the closure of public beaches to forbidding the elderly to leave their homes, the insanity seems to have no limits or logic. And as the media would have us believe, it was the coronavirus that enacted these measures, as opposed to unthinking, moronic, bureaucratic idiots …
…  they need to point the finger at themselves. … as thousands of small businesses have been ordered shuttered (destroyed), while countless numbers of people around the world have been ordered to ‘shelter-in-place’ with dwindling financial reserves (and food sources/supplies)…
In other words, the death and destruction from the draconian measures enacted to defeat the coronavirus, which never came remotely close to being as deadly as the experts predicted it would be, will prove deadlier than the disease itself…
Yet instead of being afraid of bad decisions by bad government officials, we continue to heed their advice, while believing that the coronavirus is responsible for the mayhem. It is we who are ‘responsible’ for the destruction of our civil liberties … We did that all by ourselves through our passive consent and sheepish mentality.

“An infected mind is a far more dangerous pestilence than any plague.  One only threatens your life.  The other destroys your character.” 
Roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius

Fair enough but look at New Zealand.  Total lockdown for 4 weeks  partial lockdown for another 4 weeks., now the country is completely clear of the virus and life is back to normal with no more covid concerns. Except for not allowing foreigners into the country,  which, tourism aside  is not considered to be a bad thing.

New Zealand is not a good comparsion in this case! New Zealand has always been a very closed type society! You can visit but if you live there you will spend years trying to be accepted! Only two population areas and easy to keep track of people as they have an awesome Immigration system! It is off the beaten path so to speak!

Some generalizations there mate. The fact is that a number of countries with the same population (Ireland,  Kuwait,  Denmark and more) all had the same opportunity to react,  close borders and lock down. They didn't,  and all have had significant infection rates and deaths, and have ongoing cases every day. New Zealand did, and we are now living the dream.  My problem? I had planned to retire in Cambodia,  after a 2 month holiday on the beach in Ao Nang, and had planned to visit friends in Saigon.  And that's not going to happen soon.

Currently, Thailand only accepted Thai citizen and some special special case to fly in Thailand. However, Thailand is considering to open border for foreigners to fly in Thailand soon but at the early phase it will limit to some groups of activities. The first groups would include embassy staffs, movie producers, people joining business trade shows held in Thailand, people buying medical and wellness package in Thailand, Thailand Elite Card holder. So if your objectives differ from above, you might need to wait for the next phase.

I agree. It also depends on the country where you'll be coming from. Currently staying in Thailand and have booked our hotels and ferry tickets through PhuketFerry. The advantage is that the prices have incredibly dropped at this time. Hopefully, the travel situation will be different in October. Can't wait.

Thailand reopens in October.
Need to stay 3 weeks in Phuket.
https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news- … m-october/

BigTraveler wrote:

Thailand reopens in October.
Need to stay 3 weeks in Phuket.
https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news- … m-october/

Quarantine for two weeks, then restricted activities for another week.....all of which you PAY for.

It’s all very well for desparate Thai tourism spruiking to say “we’re open” but what airlines will be operating ?   
Airfares are already tipped to rise 50/80% .

Regular schedules won’t be likely due to low capacity.  Airlines are going bankrupt & won’t be flying around with half empty planes. So advanced bookings to coincide with holiday employment leave will be an issue.   

Will governments allow their citizens to travel to a country that’s tested only  1% of its people,,out of 195 countries , they rank 150th in testing .   Do these countries have medical infrastructure in place to deal with another outbreak ....they’re target is 40 million tourists PA😳

Will travellers have Insurance....??   Very difficult to get & expensive if you can.   The media is full of stories of stranded broke travellers overseas.  It gives a country a bad name. These people have no money , no insurance (not valid under COVID) and are applying for charity .  It’s a joke.

That’s just a few issues for starters.....besides , Australia is a large percentage of Thailand tourism and there’s NO hope in hell they’ll be letting anyone go to Thailand without being successfully vaccinated & carrying valid Insurance cover for anything COVID related.

I wouldn’t want to be hanging by the balls waiting for an avalanche of tourists hitting Thailand.

However , if they let the Chinese in......with or without a snake oil vaccine, and an outbreak happens in big numbers .......it’s game over for Thai tourism.

I think you are wrong about insurance.  Most insurance companies have worked out that, with a 20 in a 100,000 chance of anyone catching the virus the risks are low. And due to the fact that most countries are insisting on travelers being insured (who previously would not bother getting covered) there is money to be made.  I can name at least 4 insurance companies that will provide Covid cover for around $100 a month.  Ok still not exactly cheap but it buys you a entry visa.

I’ve seen quotes from different  mobs ranging from $150 to $400 month.    But the devil is in the fine print.

The problem isn’t so much medical costs in relation to the Virus,,it’s the cancellations, lockdowns etc that leave people stranded in countries with limited resources to get home when flights are limited.

There’s Aussies facing $15,000 business class flights & $3000 quarantine fees just to get home.
The airlines  cover their costs by charging those increased costs.  Countries are limiting the arrivals from overseas because of health & suitable quarantine facilities, so the planes are near empty & charge “overs” because of it.

There’s many people that have had holidays cancelled & can’t get refunds.  One Aussie couple in the news today are chasing $57,000 on an extensive European holiday that’s gone belly up.  Travel insurance won’t cover

It’s not so much the health side of it,,,,it’s the cancellations & the costs in being stranded.

The excess/deductible on some of those policies was ridiculous.😆

I’m already in SE Asia , won’t leave unless I have to , but I’ve got Aussie friends with family here that are waiting to come back .....they’ve been told July 2021 at the earliest , and with a Vaccine in place.

Without a vaccine ,,,I can’t see things moving at all.   Not good mate.

Unless it’s for essential family repatriation or business , the planes will be empty since I doubt tourists would be  stupid enough to Jump thru the hoops , masks, quarantine, health certificates, Insurance & Increased Airfares just to sit on a beach at Phuket (quarantine island) & drink cheap piss for a week. 

An old bloke back there at the moment I doubt will pass a “Fit to Fly medical” . It’s not a C19 test.
He’s in dicey condition, chain smoking alcoholic sweating on getting back here for the cheap 50 cents beers & $1 pack cigarettes in Vietnam. 

There’s also rumours that departing tourists will have to “Pre Pay “the $3000 Aussie quarantine on return should the vaccine not come.   

Lots of hurdles to jump yet before things resume, and this region is the destination of choice for budget travellers.   AirAsia is the big LCC in the region.....it’s reported they’re insolvent.  Their share price crashed 80% BEFORE the Virus hit due to cash flow revenue falling .......it’s pretty sick now.

The days of cheap Asian holidays could be a memory.