Popular Post webfact Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 File photo 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. Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe 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/ -- © Copyright Hua Hin Today 2022-04-22 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 19 1 7 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post anchadian Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 (edited) Furthermore, insurance has been reduced to $10,000. https://twitter.com/ThaiPBSWorld/status/1517387086646898689 Edited April 22, 2022 by anchadian 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post xtof2 Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 Finally ! That's a great news. 16 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bkk Brian Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 way to go.......fantastic news!! 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted April 22, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 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/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2022-04-22 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 7 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PJ71 Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 Thai Pass website still requires hotel booking to process. 2 4 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yorkshire Tea Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 Are you considered vaccinated if your last shot was over 6 months ago? 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 Sounds like the dreaded pass is here to stay if that's how they will.deal with the vaccine requirements. 5 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2 is 1 Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 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! 3 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chivas Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 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 ! 16 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StayinThailand2much Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 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. 19 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chivas Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 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 11 8 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Captain Monday Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 (edited) 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 Edited April 22, 2022 by Captain Monday 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PJ71 Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 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. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chivas Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 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 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ71 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 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. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2long Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 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. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker1 Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 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 ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisisrascal Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Great news but I’m annoyed with myself for already paying for a test and go package for my June arrival ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tomacht8 Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 Good news. Every hurdle that is removed is a step in the right direction. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SooKee Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 RIP bars in Thailand. Restobars only please ???? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post madmitch Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 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! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hoppyone Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 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 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom H Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 Soon 200 deaths per day? 9 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheFishman1 Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 Just get rid of the thia pass Completely 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 (edited) 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. Edited April 22, 2022 by Jingthing 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CRUNCHER Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 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. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post it is what it is Posted April 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted April 22, 2022 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. 9 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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