Thailand Pass set to replace CoE

[reader]

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

[PeterRS]

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!

[gerefan]

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.

[Guest]

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.

[TotallyOz]

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.

 

[TMax]

Just hope the new "new web-based application" is built better than some of their other stuff. 

[spoon]

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. 

[tm_nyc]

Another interpretation of 'is being developed' is: we're making it up as we go along.

[Londoner]

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.