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Can I use a rapid test (ATK) instead of a PCR test to fly into Vietnam?

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3 years ago

Can you travel to Thailand before or after the arrival date specified in the Thai Pass application?

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3 years ago

COMMENTS

Why was my visa exempt entry to Thailand declined at the Nong Khai border?

Patrick *****

the possibility could be that you have stayed 200 plus days out of 365 days (There are immigration start counting from your first entry stamp and not Jan 1).

And almost all immigration offices in the world will flag a tourist who stays more than 180 days.

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What alternatives can I use for transferring money to Thailand after Wise removed the long-term stay option?

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@Brandon ***********

I will loke to learn the difference if it shows up as domestic or international in the Thai bank account. Thank you

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Why is travel insurance important for expats in Thailand, particularly after a medical emergency?

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@Γιώργος ***********

yes, you are correct.

That’s the most impt thing to me in buying insurance - to not pay out of pocket the big hospital costs like accidents and emergency services. Last thing I want is a disputed huge hospital bill after I have paid.

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Why is travel insurance important for expats in Thailand, particularly after a medical emergency?

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@Γιώργος ***********

only used the AXA Sawadee Traveler. The main reason I use AXA in Thailand is that for major accidents, the hospital bill AXA directly. So nothing out of pocket. Downside is it’s only 30 or 60 days.

For outpatient - one has to go through the process of claiming etc. hope this helps

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What are the costs and considerations for shipping a vehicle and personal belongings to Thailand as an expat?

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the frequency in Thailand is 50 hertz - I’m not sure what it is in the US and if it will affect the quality of the TV images if they are different

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What changes are being made to the Thailand Pass process for non-Thais starting June 1st?

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@Thai *****************************

I am wondering does one need specific date of travel, or it is more open now? Thank you

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Can I use a rapid test (ATK) instead of a PCR test to fly into Vietnam?

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@Jennifer *******

thank you :)

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Can I use a rapid test (ATK) instead of a PCR test to fly into Vietnam?

Patrick *****

Thank you

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Can you travel to Thailand before or after the arrival date specified in the Thai Pass application?

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@Stuart ********

thank you! Yes i tried calling

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Can you travel to Thailand before or after the arrival date specified in the Thai Pass application?

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curious too if anyone knows if I changed my flight to Mar 15 and apply Thai pass today, am I cutting it too tight - does emailing them helps?

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