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This post is with regards for travel leaving Chiang Mai to Los Angeles, USA. Not sure what exactly is required for travel to any other country. I've not had any vaccinations. Days before leaving I had spoken with a JAL spokesperson and was told that an ATK (Antigen) test taken within 24 hours prior and the supporting health certificate would suffice to be allowed to board the aircraft. For fully vaccinated the time allowed was a more generous 72 hours. I was very glad to hear that the ATK test would suffice as it comes at a fraction of the cost of the PCR test. For the record there is a small professional clinic on the 3rd Floor of Suvarnabhumi Airport which one can take the ATK test for 550 Baht. This includes the supporting Health Certificate. Wednesday Dec 1, traveling Chiang Mai to Bangkok I was not required to show my test results to board the Bangkok Air flight. The following morning Dec 2, flying on JAL I traveled Bangkok to Los Angeles with a short stop in Narita, Japan. My ATK (Antigen) test was taken at a small clinic prior to leaving Chiang Mai. The supporting document which stated I showed Negative for Covid was given to the JAL/Thai Airways agent upon check-in, after which I was cleared for boarding. When checking in with JAL I was given a short form to complete which clarified my vaccination status. I was told it would be collected prior to boarding the plane to L.A. in Japan. Other than that form there was no request for proof of anything during the layover/plane change in Narita. I arrived in Los Angeles less than 24 hours ago, and with no further requirements needed I happily left the airport. All in all, just basic proof of negative Covid status seemed to be all that was required at any given point.

This post is with regards for travel leaving Chiang Mai to Los Angeles, USA. Not sure what exactly is required for travel to any other country. I've not had any vaccinations. Traveled Chiang Mai to Bangkok Wednesday Dec 1 and was not required to show proof of anything to board the Bangkok Air flight. Overnight in Bangkok, following morning Dec 2 my flight on JAL was to Los Angeles via Narita, Japan. I was told after speaking with a JAL agent that an ATK (Antigen) test and supporting health certificate would suffice to be allowed to board the aircraft. Was very glad to hear this as the ATK test comes at a fraction of the cost of the PCR test. I took the test at a small clinic prior to leaving Chiang Mai and was given a document stating that I showed Negative results for Covid. This document was given to the JAL/Thai Airways agent upon check-in after which I was cleared to board the aircraft. At that time I was also given a short form to complete which clarified my vaccination status. I was told it would be needed prior to boarding in Japan. Other than that form there was no request to show proof of anything for the transition and the layover/plane change in Narita was completely uneventful. I arrived in Los Angeles less than 24 hours ago with no further requirements needed I happily left the airport. All in all, for the most part basic proof of negative Covid status seemed to be all that was required at any given point.

I'm a citizen of and traveling back to the USA. In doing my research I need a negative Covid test in order to board the plane, which I assume means that some paperwork to have to show. For returning citizens the PCR test is not needed, a simple Antigen test will suffice. I've heard of government locations in Chiang Mai giving this test and wanted to locate one.

Are there currently any government sponsored Antigen test spots in or around Chiang Mai? A month or two ago they had established 4 around Narawat Bridge and Wororot Market. Assuming that those are now closed, where can one go to take specifically an Antigen test for little or no fee. I know there are clinics and of course hospitals who will test for around 1,000 Baht. Looking for something that costs very little.