Thailand further eases entry restrictions for international travellers

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By Online Reporter

 

Some good news for people wanting to visit Thailand

 

On Friday (April 22), Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approved a further easing of entry rules for people entering the country.

 

From May 1, fully vaccinated visitors will no longer need to take an RT-PCR test on arrival and no longer need to book a hotel room for their first night.

 

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Instead, it is only recommended that visitors take a self ATK test during their stay if they show symptoms.

 

Visitors will still need to submit their proof of vaccination and insurance to the Thailand Pass system prior to traveling.

 

Full story: https://www.huahintoday.com/thailand-news/thailand-further-eases-entry-restrictions-for-international-travellers/

 

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[anchadian]

Furthermore, insurance has been reduced to $10,000.

 

https://twitter.com/ThaiPBSWorld/status/1517387086646898689

 

[xtof2]

Finally ! 

That's a great news.

[Bkk Brian]

way to go.......fantastic news!!

[webfact]

Thai government cancels Test and Go, eases legal drinking hours, and more-Covid meeting recap

By Nop Meechukhun

 

 

Highlights of changes

 

●Test and Go is gone, no pre-booking of hotels required (except for unvaccinated). A.K.A. no pre or post-arrival mandatory Covid-19 tests.

 

●Thailand Pass remains mainly to prove insurance and vaccination status

 

●Alcohol serving venues can stay open until Midnight, although continue to be converted into restaurants and not legally bars or nightlife

 

●Mandatory insurance reduced to 10,000 USD

 

●Effective May 1st

 

The general meeting of the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration, chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O’Cha, has announced the cancellation of the ‘Test&Go’ scheme and zoning relaxation in controlled areas (orange zones), effective May 1st.

 

Firstly, Thailand Pass will remain, mainly to verify vaccination status and proof of insurance. This will be continually evaluated. Thailand Pass will also be paused temporarily to update the system for the new rules, set to start on the first of May. Those who have already booked will need to inquire individually with hotels/Thailand Pass about potential refunds or “grandfather” clauses after May 1st. Before May 1st, all current rules will apply.

 

As a result of scrapping the ‘Test&Go’ scheme, all mandatory Covid-19 tests for vaccinated travelers have been canceled upon arrival in the Kingdom and only one self-ATK test is recommended (but not compulsory) during their stay. If an infection is found, they are required to go for treatment through the insurance process. Essentially, once one enters Thailand and goes through confirmation of their Thailand Pass paperwork and customs, they are free to go where they wish as of May first.

 

Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2022/04/22/thai-government-cancels-test-and-go-eases-legal-drinking-hours-and-more-covid-meeting-recap/

 

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[PJ71]

Thai Pass website still requires hotel booking to process.

[Yorkshire Tea]

Are you considered vaccinated if your last shot was over 6 months ago?

[Jingthing]

Sounds like the dreaded pass is here to stay if that's how they will.deal with the vaccine requirements.

[2 is 1]

6 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

Thai Pass website still requires hotel booking to process.

 Thailand Pass will also be paused temporarily to update the system for the new rules, set to start on the first of May. Just said there!

[Chivas]

8 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

Thai Pass website still requires hotel booking to process.

Not started yet until May 1st

Give them chance to update the websites at least !

[StayinThailand2much]

26 minutes ago, anchadian said:

Furthermore, insurance has been reduced to $10,000.

 

https://twitter.com/ThaiPBSWorld/status/1517387086646898689

 

Eliminate this requirement completely, and (more) people may actually decide to travel to Thailand.

[Chivas]

7 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Sounds like the dreaded pass is here to stay if that's how they will.deal with the vaccine requirements.

Its not difficult is it. Vast majority are vaccinated normally and vast majority carry insurance on trips.

Hardly a problem to upload the 2 documents

Very easy I'd imagine

[Captain Monday]

Thailand Pass (in some form) and Travel Insurance are permanent. Been saying this for months. At least as a way to validate insurance and vaccination  many countries have implemented such online systems for travel but they manage to generate QR codes or responses in seconds instead of days without compromising users data thru hacks.

 

The new normal

[PJ71]

13 minutes ago, Yorkshire Tea said:

Are you considered vaccinated if your last shot was over 6 months ago?

This is something i've been concerned about and am surprised it's not been picked up by TP website as yet.

I applied the other day ( got pass in 3.5 hours ), last jab Sept 1st, not picked up.

[Chivas]

1 minute ago, PJ71 said:

This is something i've been concerned about and am surprised it's not been picked up by TP website as yet.

I applied the other day ( got pass in 3.5 hours ), last jab Sept 1st, not picked up.

Am surmising that over the next couple weeks all will become clear as the same question will be asked over and over

[PJ71]

1 minute ago, Chivas said:

Am surmising that over the next couple weeks all will become clear as the same question will be asked over and over

Yes, i'll get a booster jab in Thailand when i arrive for travelling again.

 

 

[2long]

Great news, especially as I am due to return on May 7th.

But what about pubs? I know the clowns in charge want to keep the nightlife and sexy hostesses to themselves, but surely pubs need to start to be allowed to open and operate as normal sooner rather than later.

[tracker1]

If you are an expat returning to your place of residence in Thailand do you have to do the same and as for insurance what if you are covered by your spouses Government Insurance thru her employment ?

[thisisrascal]

Great news but I’m annoyed with myself for already paying for a test and go package for my June arrival ???? 

[tomacht8]

Good news. Every hurdle that is removed is a step in the right direction.

[SooKee]

RIP bars in Thailand.  Restobars only please ????

[vandeventer]

21 minutes ago, 2long said:

Great news, especially as I am due to return on May 7th.

But what about pubs? I know the clowns in charge want to keep the nightlife and sexy hostesses to themselves, but surely pubs need to start to be allowed to open and operate as normal sooner rather than later.

Pubs being open? This would be a non-natural phenomenon and this comes once in a lifetime.

[madmitch]

45 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

Thai Pass website still requires hotel booking to process.

I really don't believe you posted this!

 

There's a lengthy process to go through to change these things. It ain't just pressing a button!

[Hoppyone]

50 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

Thai Pass website still requires hotel booking to process.

Give them a chance to change not coming into effect till May 1 st

[Tom H]

Soon 200 deaths per day?

[TheFishman1]

Just get rid of the thia pass Completely

[KhunBENQ]

30 minutes ago, 2long said:

but surely pubs need to start to be allowed to open and operate as normal sooner rather than later.

But seemingly not from May 1st.

Still pseudo restaurants but until midnight.

Add some Thai time factor and it will be ? 1 AM?

 

What I am interested in: what do the blue spots (special tourist zone?) imply?

Udon Thani seems among those.

[Jingthing]

My prediction.

The next step is they will drop the insurance thing.

The vaccine proof will remain.

Not sure about the Pass.

The vaccine part can be handled without the pass.

The pass if kept would be a burden particularly for quickie land border crossings.

I think it really should be scrapped entirely.

[CRUNCHER]

1 minute ago, Jingthing said:

My prediction.

The next step is they will drop the insurance thing.

The vaccine proof will remain.

Not sure about the Pass.

The vaccine part can be handled without the pass.

Think you are right.  Hope you are right. We are getting there, but progress is determined by Thai Time.

[it is what it is]

6 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

My prediction.

The next step is they will drop the insurance thing.

The vaccine proof will remain.

Not sure about the Pass.

The vaccine part can be handled without the pass.

The pass if kept would be a burden particularly for quickie land border crossings.

I think it really should be scrapped entirely.

 

just get airlines to check vaccination status when thy check passport and visa as part of check in, make airlines responsible for returning any un-vaccinated arriving passengers.