Elkski Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 I'm not sure this is the best place to post this, but I am wondering what nearby countries a Thai person would be able to travel to easily without quarantine as well as an American man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnotover Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Turkey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpusChristie Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Skype ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Pie 47 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 8 minutes ago, Upnotover said: Turkey? nah to far away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, Upnotover said: Turkey? I was just reviewing same. Turkey is a favourite place to meet as Thais and most westerners do not need visas to go to Turkey. It doesn't appear that Turkey has any quarantine restrictions either, though if you're an American and scared of your own shadow then US Government advice warns about travel to Turkey if going near border areas of Iraq and Syria. Istanbul and beach/coastal areas should be fine though. Not many other options nearer to Thailand as far as I can see but not sure of flight options from Bangkok right now. Maybe Emirates or Qartar Airways? Thai citizens will currently need quarantine on return to Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnotover Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 3 minutes ago, soi3eddie said: Thai citizens will currently need quarantine on return to Thailand. Yep, if they could manage to get there it will be a hell of a job for them to get back again. Best suggestion is to find a new girlfriend in a more convenient location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkski Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 Quagmire best describes this dilemma I and many married men face. At least I don't have any possessions or kids in thailand. Skype and line are great but they need an update with smell and taste. I forgot about the 14 day quarantine for her. Would that be free state accommodations I wonder? New GF? Hmmm. Can I find something local after 4 years traveling to SE Asia? Noop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 She will be placed into quarantine when she returns. Just get a gf in your own country long distance NEVER works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwpage3 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Are you in the US? First place to look would be where YOU could actually board a flight to. Then worry about her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkski Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 15 minutes ago, madmen said: She will be placed into quarantine when she returns. Just get a gf in your own country long distance NEVER works Didn't you learn words like never and infinity don't apply to many things. Yes I am in US. I guess I should have called her my fiance not GF. We have had a relationship for 2.5 years. She's different. Haha. Usually I was able to visit every 3-4 months but it's been 6 months now. I did start the K1 visa process in Feb 2020. With the covid delay it maybe 2nd quarter 2021 rather than original estimates of December 2020. I dont even think BKK embassy is interviewing for K1 yet although they are processing some visa types. Let's not start the debate on if its wise to bring an Asian womsn to the West. If you want to do that please start a new thread. Same for getting married. I know its not for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkski Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 I do see UTAH is on list of 27 higher covid case states. May require more testing. Maldives? https://people.com/travel/countries-americans-can-travel-to-in-the-near-future/ delta has some flights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkski Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 Maybe Bali after September. I'm just thinking aloud but its not looking good even for married couples. Sep-Nov is so nice here so I Like to travel Dec-Jan. Read Cambo's requirements. You need to prepay for your funeral. Haha. What a tourist attraction. So if someone on the plane tests positive your in 14 day quarantine then 14 days when we travel home. What a fun month that would be. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/12/which-countries-are-open-for-summer-travel-after-coronavirus.html I'm thinking Skype with surrogate partners makes more sense. Is this a thing? I heard an American man legally married a Phillipines woman online recently. Not sure why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkski Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 The logistics and chance of success for a meeting like this is daunting. https://thairesidents.com/local/32-countries-visa-free-thailand-passport-holders-updated-2019/ South Korea maybe best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkski Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 Korean Air, LAX to Incheon seems to be about 2x normal fare but also seems to include an extra 2500$ base fare for 4500-4900$ total RT. Normal fares in the past all the way LAX to BKK were 800-1200$ RT. I'm afraid low cost travel days are past us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkski Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 Not sure what that fare is about on Korea air. Delta SLC to ICN is 1300$ and until Aug 31 they offer free change for 1 year. Maybe a good deal but I don't see how they can not extend this deal. And all airlines must allow free changes. I cam see this is a crazy idea. US health dept has level 3 out of 4. 3 is reconsider travel. 4 is dont go. " Peace-of-Mind Purchasing We are waiving change fees on Delta bookings through August 31, 2020. Valid for all destinations served by Delta, this waiver allows a change to your travel for one year from date of purchase. Fare differences will apply. See full terms for details." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tribalfusion001 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 The best advice is already given either find a new girlfriend or wait until the Thai borders are open again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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