Popular Post webfact Posted October 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2021 Nearly all businesses and activities in the 4 Blue Zone provinces will be able to resume “New Normal” operations. Bangkok1 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide an update that more COVID-19 curbs in most parts of the kingdom have been eased from 1 November, 2021, to facilitate the wider country reopening to vaccinated visitors from around the world. Prime Minister, General Prayut Chan-o-cha signed the announcement published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette on 30 October, 2021, that adjusted colour-zoning for different provinces and further relaxed COVID-19 controls up and down the country, particularly in the 4 ‘Blue Zone’ provinces – Bangkok, Krabi, Phang-Nga, and Phuket. This means that the night-time curfew currently in place in Bangkok will be lifted from 23.00 Hrs. on 31 October, 2021. Also, from 1 November, 2021, nearly all businesses and activities in the 4 Blue Zone provinces will be able to resume “New Normal” operations. These include all shopping venues, convenience stores, markets, cinemas and theatres, sports venues, hair salons and barbershops, massage and spa shops, beauty and aesthetic clinics, and tattoo shops. Restaurants and eateries can also resume normal opening hours, and be allowed to serve dine-in customers alcoholic beverages. Meetings, events, and fairs can be also held normally with no limitation on the number of attendees. However, all types of entertainment venues, including pubs, bars, and karaoke shops nationwide are to remain closed. But the announcement stated that these businesses may undertake preparation to be ready for reopening. Similar relaxed measures for the Blue Zone provinces have also been extended to the 5 yellow zone provinces, also newly added from 1 November, 2021, with the exception for events and activities that must be organised with the number of attendees capped at below 1,000. Provinces in the red and orange zones have also seen the COVID-19 restrictions being relaxed further, with malls, markets, convenience stores, and cinemas being allowed to resume normal hours. Restaurants and eateries in the orange zone can resume normal hours while in the red and dark-red zones must closed at 23.00 Hrs. and 22.00 Hrs., respectively. Sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages remain prohibited in the orange, red and dark-red zones. Businesses and activities in the 7-remaining dark-red zone provinces can resume normal hours but no later than 22.00 Hrs., as the night-time curfew (from 23.00 – 03.00 Hrs.) remains in place for another 15 days or until 15 November. Meetings and events in the red and dark-red zones can be organised for less than 500 attendees. Meanwhile, provinces in the orange zone can arrange more engaging activities; such as, sports tournaments, food fairs, and the likes for no more than 1,000 attendees. Measures for the designated blue zone areas in 13 other provinces will be according to the provincial colour-zoning. Thailand’s colour-zoning for COVID-19 control are in place for the following provinces: 7 (down from 23) Maximum and Strict Controlled Areas or dark-red zone provinces Eastern Region: Chanthaburi; Northern Region: Tak, and Southern Region: Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat, Pattani, Songkhla, and Yala. 38 (up from 30) Strict Controlled Areas or red zone provinces Central Region: Ang Thong, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, Lop Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ratchaburi, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Saraburi, and Suphan Buri; Eastern Region: Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Prachin Buri, Rayong, Sa Kaeo, and Trat; Northern Region: Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nakhon Sawan, Phichit, Phitsanulok, and Phetchabun; Northeastern Region: Khon Kaen, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ubon Ratchathani, and Udon Thani; and Southern Region: Chumphon, Phatthalung, Ranong, Satun, Surat Thani, and Trang. 23 (down from 24) Controlled Areas or orange zone provinces Central Region: Chai Nat and Sing Buri; Northern Region: Kamphaeng Phet, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Phayao, Phrae, Sukhothai, Uthai Thani, and Uttaradit; Northeastern Region: Amnat Charoen, Buri Ram, Chaiyaphum, Kalasin, Maha Sarakham, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Loei, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Nong Khai, Roi Et, and Yasothon. 5 (newly designated) Areas Under Stringent Surveillance or yellow zone provinces Northern Region: Nan; and Northeastern Region: Bueng Kan, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, and Sakhon Nakhon. 4 (newly designated) Pilot Tourist Destinations or blue zone provinces Central Region: Bangkok; and Southern Region: Krabi, Phang-Nga, and Phuket, as well as the designated areas in 13 other provinces. 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Popular Post Gsxrnz Posted October 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2021 Pantomime season is definitely upon us. 9 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sticky Rice Balls Posted October 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2021 Strap in Gents! We're going in...prepare for a bumpy ride! 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted October 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2021 2 hours ago, webfact said: However, all types of entertainment venues, including pubs, bars, and karaoke shops nationwide are to remain closed. So it is NOT fully open as advertised above therefore FALSE NEWS ...............LOL 13 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sezze Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Why is there names in blue zone area but also in other colored areas ? Udon Thani for example. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post henry213 Posted October 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2021 Still NOT going! Lol 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post vandeventer Posted October 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2021 29 minutes ago, Geoffggi said: So it is NOT fully open as advertised above therefore FALSE NEWS ...............LOL Now that they are here Just what are they going to do??? 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nobodysfriend Posted November 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2021 3 hours ago, webfact said: Bangkok1 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide an update that more COVID-19 curbs in most parts of the kingdom have been eased from 1 November, 2021, to facilitate the wider spread of the virus to vaccinated visitors from around the world. 3 hours ago, webfact said: with the exception for events and activities that must be organised with the number of attendees capped at below 1,000. If want to open up , open up completely . Limit the number of visitors to 1000 is just ridiculous . 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dialemco Posted November 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2021 41 minutes ago, vandeventer said: Now that they are here Just what are they going to do??? Don't expect rush of international tourists until all restrictions lifted especially quarantine on arrival. 15 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted November 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2021 4 hours ago, webfact said: Nearly all businesses and activities in the 4 Blue Zone provinces will be able to resume “New Normal” operations. Amazing Thailand.. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted November 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2021 4 hours ago, webfact said: However, all types of entertainment venues, including pubs, bars, and karaoke shops nationwide are to remain closed. Welcome tourists, you can go shopping. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted November 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said: Strap in Gents! We're going in...prepare for a bumpy ride! Welcome tourists, we're open... sort-of. Different colour zones, different regulations, but don't fear you'll be given a full briefing and a map at the airport which you can read at the quarantine hotel while you wait for your PCR test result... Happy holiday. [please spend freely] 6 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 hour ago, vandeventer said: Now that they are here Just what are they going to do??? Go shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thailand Posted November 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2021 Went shopping yesterday so as to avoid the throngs of tourists arriving today. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 minute ago, Thailand said: Went shopping yesterday so as to avoid the throngs of tourists arriving today. They must have come early... traffic on Hwy 7 into Pattaya and on Klang was very heavy Sunday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Its going to be like when you watch a slow motion crash then speed it up 10x what could possibly go wrong????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanaSomchai Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 43 minutes ago, Dialemco said: Don't expect rush of international tourists until all restrictions lifted especially quarantine on arrival. And the pesky gouging insurance. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted November 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2021 (edited) The two headlines on Asean Now this morning: Thailand ......ready to welcome back tourists from 1 November Chonburi Governor releases new Covid-19 orders: Alcohol ban at restaurants/nightlife stays So... Thailand ready to welcome back tourists teetotalers from 1 November Edited November 1, 2021 by Bangkok Barry 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanaSomchai Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 20 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Welcome tourists, you can go shopping. ...and don't forget to tip! 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted November 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, NanaSomchai said: ...and don't forget to tip! 555 I always give the girls a little extra for good service ???? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanaSomchai Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Just now, hotchilli said: I always give the girls a little extra for good service ???? What a good lad! ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinrada Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Another half an hour....before the world changes...Get the kettle on.....yellow label at the eady..????."Thailand Pass will open for registration for electronic entry certification (Thailand Pass QR code) on November 1, 2021 from 09.00 hrs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pravda Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Lol, a paper that can not be named is live at the airport. It's an event!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bberg Posted November 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2021 I am going on the 3rd November and the difficulties I have had obtaining certification has been something I wont allow myself into twice. I hope the Thailand pass regime will provide easier procedure for those who seek travel to Thailand. People should also be aware its not quarantine free but minimum 1 day at selected hotels which include transport to a hospital for COVID19 test and locked up to wait for the result before people can be "free". The cost related to COVID19 tests are horrendous, I just paid another 100USD for the pri. 72h flight test, I expect on a return leg to do 4-5 PCR tests these days so allow 4-500USD pre person in COVID19 PCR budget. The traveling, out of work hours etc to do and pick up documents are none budget items but also a cost for many. Although I am looking forward to the trip after 22months stuck I cannot see the main stream tourist returning in numbers, its too uncertain, to costly and to bureaucratic. I believe we will see an immediate rush and a quick fallback when tourists see the cost of COVID19 PCR test and the share time it takes overall to get the required pass. I try to remain positive and hope we all can return to somewhat normality but I don't see it just arriving yet, but a step in the right way at least. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BadSpottedDog Posted November 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2021 5 hours ago, webfact said: Nearly all businesses and activities in the 4 Blue Zone provinces will be able to resume “New Normal” operations. People don't want a "New Normal". We want life to be as close as possible to the way it was before. Such a terrible catch phrase. Like fingernails on a chalkboard. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bang saen guy Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Is insurance easy to obtain? Friends have told me that coverage over 60 yo is difficult Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: Go shopping. That's one thing to do. But I hear Japan has come out with a water proof mask so they can go swimming as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinrada Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 26 minutes ago, bberg said: I am going on the 3rd November and the difficulties I have had obtaining certification has been something I wont allow myself into twice. I hope the Thailand pass regime will provide easier procedure for those who seek travel to Thailand. People should also be aware its not quarantine free but minimum 1 day at selected hotels which include transport to a hospital for COVID19 test and locked up to wait for the result before people can be "free". The cost related to COVID19 tests are horrendous, I just paid another 100USD for the pri. 72h flight test, I expect on a return leg to do 4-5 PCR tests these days so allow 4-500USD pre person in COVID19 PCR budget. The traveling, out of work hours etc to do and pick up documents are none budget items but also a cost for many. Although I am looking forward to the trip after 22months stuck I cannot see the main stream tourist returning in numbers, its too uncertain, to costly and to bureaucratic. I believe we will see an immediate rush and a quick fallback when tourists see the cost of COVID19 PCR test and the share time it takes overall to get the required pass. I try to remain positive and hope we all can return to somewhat normality but I don't see it just arriving yet, but a step in the right way at least. Thai Pass..... Just had a look at it ...seems straight forward BUT.... still has questions needing clarification.....also cut me off rather quickly...so...FIO..... https://tp.consular.go.th/en/policy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kennw Posted November 1, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Dialemco said: Don't expect rush of international tourists until all restrictions lifted especially quarantine on arrival. And the insurance requirement 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David T Pike Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Be prepared for some long, drawn out "binge drinking" dinners... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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