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What are the current requirements for transiting through Bangkok, Thailand, in terms of Covid insurance and the Thailand Pass?

May 19, 2022
3 years ago
Glen ********
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I'm after the latest advice please... From my understanding I still need Covid Insurance but not a PCR Test for transitting through Thailand if I am vaccinated. I will however have a PCR test as my final destination requires it.

I fly through (transit only - Same ticket, but different Airline)

21MAY PHNOM PENH PNH / BANGKOK BKK 19:25/20:40

22MAY BANGKOK BKK/ADDIS ABABA ADD 01:50/06:30

So I am in BKK for approximately 5 hours, I still need covid insurance? If so, can you recommend the best option as I've heard only some are acceptable?

Do I need Thailand Pass also?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking clarification on the current requirements for transiting through Bangkok, Thailand, as an vaccinated traveler. They inquire if Covid insurance is still necessary for a short transit stay and if a Thailand Pass is required. A comment suggests that the need for the Thailand Pass depends on whether the traveler will need to collect baggage or check-in for the next flight, as crossing immigration would mandate more requirements.
Brandon ************
Do you need to collect your bags and check them in at Bangkok, or do you need to leave the secure area and go back out to the check-in area to check yourself in for the next flight? If either of those then you'll be crossing immigration and entering Thailand and you'll need a Thailand Pass and all other requirements that comes with.

If not, then you only need insurance and no Thailand Pass.
Glen ********
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@Brandon ***********
Thank you, I should only need insurance then... Any recommendations on insurer for the 5 hour stay?
Brandon ************
@Glen *******
I believe the Thailand Pass website has some insurance links
Gert ********
@Brandon ***********
yes they do and for commercial reasons they always advise AXA what is almost 5 times more expensive then FWD 650 bath for a month. I suspect that this whole insurance thing is a little site income for the generals
Gert ********
It has not been removed: last week a similar comment was removed about my insurance criticism
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