Thailand confirms 8 Omicron cases, 3 more pending

Thai health authorities have confirmed 8 cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant among international visitors, with the results yet to be confirmed for 3 more patients. The country has yet to identify any infections of the new variant of concern among local communities.

Thailand’s Maya Bay to reopen on New Year’s Day

Maya Beach was the prime location for the Hollywood film “The Beach” in 2000, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Thailand’s updated measures for foreign arrivals, New Year countdown details

Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has announced a list of provinces where New Year countdown events will be allowed, has set limits on the number of attendees and introduced new measures for foreign arrivals in the light of COVID-19 Omicron variant.

Bangkok’s electric boats running again

Bangkok’s MINE Smart Ferry electric passenger boat service “Urban Line”, between Phra Nang Klao and Sathorn, has resumed services. Two new routes will be added to the service from December 20, namely "Metro Line" from Rama 7 Pier to Sathorn Pier and "City Line" from Pinklao Pier to Sathorn Pier.

Thailand’s first plant-based Covid-19 vaccine to be adjusted to fight against Omicron

The locally-made Baiya Covid-19 vaccine, which is currently undergoing human trials, can be adjusted to fight against the Omicron variant.

PH Embassy Bangkok holidays in December 2021

For emergency cases, the Duty Officer of the Philippine Embassy may be reached at mobile number 089 926 5954.

Updated entry rules for international travelers in Thailand to begin on December 16

This will mean that the current 1-night waiting period in a hotel and a confirmed payment (for a 1-night stay at a SHA++ hotel, 1 RT-PCR test, and prearranged airport transfer) will continue to be required.

Long weekend holiday in Thailand from December 10-12

It’s going to be a long weekend holiday on December 10-12 as Thailand commemorates its Constitution Day.

Public invited to online Red Cross Fair on December 14-27

The Ministry of Interior and the Interior Ministry Housewives Association will be setting up shops at the online 2021 Red Cross Fair from December 14 to 27, which will be accessible around the clock for shoppers looking to buy New Year’s gifts.

PM Prayut says no escalation of Covid measures in Thailand for time being

Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha explained that the Ministry of Public Health has confirmed that Thailand’s disease prevention capacity is able to handle the new variant of the virus that causes COVID-19.

Thailand issues free e-vaccine passports from December 1-31

The Ministry of Public Health has announced that it will issue the e-Vaccine Passport for those who have been vaccinated in Thailand, free of charge.

Thailand detects first case of Omicron variant

The first known case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus in Thailand was found in a traveler from Spain who entered the country nearly a week ago, the Ministry of Public Health said Monday.

Omicron variant yet to be detected in Thailand; health ministry making preparations

333 international travelers from 8 countries where significant numbers of COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron coronavirus variant are confirmed to have entered Thailand late last month.

TRAVEL UPDATE: All passengers bound to Philippines must take RT-PCR test within 72hrs prior departure

The Philippines' Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) has revised arrival guidelines as part of efforts to prevent the spread of new COVID-19 variants.

Thailand hunts for African visitors

The Immigration Bureau and the Ministry of Public Health are tracking about 783 African travellers who have entered Thailand since Nov 15.

Guide on arrival and quarantine procedures in the Philippines as of November 29

All passengers are encouraged to follow the guide, register in advance and pre-book their hotels as necessary to avoid any inconvenience and experience faster processing upon arrival.