Thailand-Malaysia land border entry SOPs guarantee public health, says Songkhla deputy governor

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A sign is seen at the Malaysia-Thailand border at Padang Besar. — Picture via Twitter/Bernama

 

SONGKHLA, March 27 — The reopening of two Thailand-Malaysia land border gates on April 1 will comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure that the safety and health of tourists and locals are always protected.

 

Deputy Governor of Songkhla province, Amphon Pongsuwan, said the two border gates of Sadao (Songkhla province)-Bukit Kayu Hitam (Kedah) and Wang Prachan (Satun)-Wang Kelian (Perlis) will be reopened to tourists fully vaccinated with Covid-19 vaccine, starting from April 1.

 

He said all tourists who will be coming through the land border gate under the ‘Test & Go’ programme will have to apply online for the ‘Thailand Pass’ at least seven days before travel.

 

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Full story: https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2022/03/27/thailand-malaysia-land-border-entry-sops-guarantee-public-health-says-songk/2049867

 

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5 hours ago, webfact said:

The reopening of two Thailand-Malaysia land border gates on April 1 will comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure that the safety and health of tourists and locals are always protected.

Yet to be proven.