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Can I book my trip to Thailand in December for travel in January, including visa and tests?

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Aug 27, 2021

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I'm wanting to go to Thailand late January to see my daughter's could I book everything in December visa, flights, quarantine hotel,COE ,and then just leave my pcr test until 72 hours before I go

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The consensus among commenters is that while booking flights can be done, it is advisable to wait before finalizing accommodation, visa, quarantine hotel, and other related requirements until closer to the travel date, as the situation regarding travel regulations may change.

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James ********

Frankly speaking it's way too early to know what the rules will be in January 2022. Watch for news updates.

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Anthony ********

You can but the way things are I would start the ball rolling asap. It took me about 4 months to make everything fine. Many obstacles to cross!

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No good starting 4 months in advance, if you're applying for a tourist visa, which you need to do first, it would've expired before you enter the country.

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Anthony ********

talking about the whole package starting with flights etc I'm already in Thailand and everything went smoothly. So just my way of doing things. I just wanted the questioner to know there may be many hurdles to jump. So best be prepared.

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Michael ********

@Anthony *******

long time, i am going to apply this weekend for september 13th entry

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@Michael *******

noted! But if you need a visa and the necessary documents. Book asq hotel or sandbox. Book flights. Apply COE. All need careful consideration. Bearing in mind that Thailand will join the red list as of August 30th

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Michael ********

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i was one of first ones to get into country on non immigrant O last July 2020, been there done it and i am coming from Singapore, will book all this weekend

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I flew in on a non o in July from the uk took a week to sort everything

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Michael ********

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this year or last year

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so easy for you with your experience but not as easy for others from different destinations. For example from uk I received COE within 2 hours but a friend of mine in the USA waited 15 days.

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thats why post accounts and share experience to make it easier for those who follow

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Book flights if you wish but the rest leave until you see what the situation is then

They did say would be fully open in October but cannot see that happening but who knows by January

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Chris *********************

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but could it be done that way

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Chris *********************

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Hope you right mate near the time if I could contact you to talk me through the process I'm not good doing things online if still required thanks for your help

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i dont think they will issue COE now so basically no

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I don't mean in the next few weeks I'm on about 1 month before I go December I'm wanting to go end of January

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oh yes just read that, yes one month is ample but no one has any idea of restrictions them, hopefully nond except being vaccinatex and insurance

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just thinking about new year and embassy being closed

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Michael ********

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Visa you have 3 months from issue to enter country so nothing wrong with applying in December.

I very much doubt will still be COE in January but you never know

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