reader Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 From Bangkok Post he Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Digital Government Development Agency are developing a new system to replace the certificate of entry (CoE) for Thais and foreigners who wish to enter the country through an airport. Tanee Sangrat, spokesman for the Foreign Affairs Ministry, said on Thursday a new web-based application called the Thailand Pass system, where people can gather information and upload documents, is being developed for the kingdom's Nov 1 reopening. Mr Tanee said the Thailand Pass will replace the CoE system and facilitate the filing of an immigration form known as the TM6 and a health declaration form known as T8. However, the CoEs are still required for certain groups of people, including those who wish to enter the country via land or sea, he said. As for vaccination certification, certificates will be approved online by the Department of Communicable Disease Control under the Public Health Ministry, he said. According to Mr Tanee, his ministry has approved more than 400,000 CoEs for Thai and foreign nationals so far. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2197899/thailand-pass-set-to-replace-coe tm_nyc, 18past19 and spoon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterRS Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, reader said: Tanee Sangrat, spokesman for the Foreign Affairs Ministry, said on Thursday a new web-based application called the Thailand Pass system, where people can gather information and upload documents, is being developed for the kingdom's Nov 1 reopening. "Is being developed?" That means it may be ready by January 1st! Of which year I can not be sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerefan Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 8 hours ago, reader said: From Bangkok Post Tanee Sangrat, spokesman for the Foreign Affairs Ministry, said on Thursday a new web-based application called the Thailand Pass system, where people can gather information and upload documents, is being developed for the kingdom's Nov 1 reopening. Oh God Noooo...pleaseee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 There's nothing seriously wrong with the COE web based application. It was certainly better than the dismal app used for my visa application in 2020. I applied for my COE and got it later the same day. OK, they did have a very silly 2-part approvals process, when I actually had all the information to do it in one part. Since the intention is supposedly "simplification", surely all they need to do is decide which requirements are to be removed and remove them ? If they simply rebrand the COE as a Thailand Pass, put in a clunky new web based app and don't change what we have to upload, it would be a waste of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotallyOz Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 The absolute sheer brilliance and outstanding track record for Thai Gov't apps and websites should never be discounted. They have a special place in history. I am sure this one will be no different. PeterRS, splinter1949, Ruthrieston and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMax Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Just hope the new "new web-based application" is built better than some of their other stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Isnt it just a russ to further use gov money to another one of their cronies? New website means new contract to be awarded, for whatever reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tm_nyc Posted October 15, 2021 Members Share Posted October 15, 2021 Another interpretation of 'is being developed' is: we're making it up as we go along. gerefan and TMax 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londoner Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 My morale was lifted when the UK took Thailand off the Red List; and then further when Thailand (it is suggested) decided to welcome us back. Subsequently, each day has brought further uncertainties, prevarications and threats of even more cumbersome procedures. To put it bluntly, I'm p***** off. splinter1949, vinapu and TMax 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
