Thailand abolishes 2nd RT-PCR test for foreign arrivals

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Wednesday decided to cancel the requirement for foreign arrivals under the Test & Go scheme to receive a second RT-PCR test in the country.

TRAVEL UPDATE: TEST & GO rules from March 1, 2022

The following new rules will be in effect from 1 March, 2022 (travellers can enter into Thailand on March 7, 2022).

Thailand’s Health Ministry raises COVID alert to level 4; no lockdown says CCSA

The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has insisted that no lockdown will be imposed to bring the current wave of infections under control, even as the Ministry of Public Health raises its COVID alert to Level 4.

SRT offers 30-trip discounted card for Dark Red Line commuters

The 30-trip monthly pass is priced at 750 baht, excluding the 50-baht price of the card.

Thailand to market Thai Tea as “Face of ASEAN”

Efforts are underway to elevate Thai tea at the international level by marketing it as one of the remarkable products of ASEAN.

Survey in Thailand shows teenagers favor unprotected intercourse on Valentine’s Day

A recent survey by the Department of Health Service Support (HSS) showed teenagers favor having unprotected intercourse as part of Valentine’s Day celebrations. The department also stressed the importance of providing proper sexual education to youths.

Thailand’s House of Representatives approves same-sex marriage bill

The draft act on same-sex marriage has been passed by the House of Representatives and will be sent to the cabinet for further consideration.

Health guidelines for visiting Thailand’s national parks

Recommendations for visitors and the general public to minimizse the risk of COVID-19 infection and transmission.

Overseas Voting at Philippine Embassy Bangkok to start from April 10 to May 9

Overseas voting for the 2022 national elections in the Philippines will start on April 10 (8:00 AM) until May 9 at the Philippine Embassy in Bangkok.

Bangkok to get new English name ‘Krung Thep Maha Nakhon’

The official English name of Thailand’s capital is being changed from “Bangkok” to “Krung Thep Maha Nakhon” which is the same name used in the Thai language.

Test & Go 2.0: What travellers need to know

Since the restart of the Test & Go programme on Feb 1, the Thai government has issued more than 100,000 applications, yet efforts to revive tourism still face many hurdles.

PAL flies MNL-BKK-MNL 5x weekly from February 15-28; daily starting March

Philippine Airlines plans to mount daily Manila-Bangkok-Manila flights starting next month, March 2022.

TAT to hold 40th Thailand Tourism Festival 2022 on February 18-22

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the ’40th  Thailand Tourism Festival 2022’ (TTF 2022), which will be held from 18-22 February, 2022, at Bangkok’s Lumphini Park to inspire Thais, expatriates, and visiting tourists alike to travel around Thailand in a new normal

Toll fees waived for Makha Bucha on 3 key expressways in Thailand

No toll will be collected on three expressway routes to mark Makha Bucha Day, which falls on February 16 this year, the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) announced on Monday.

Siriraj Hospital opens Pfizer vaccination registration from February 18

Siriraj Hospital will accept Pfizer vaccination registrations from February 18 to 27, 2022, and its vaccination campaign will begin in March.

Mild, asymptomatic COVID-19 cases not entitled to claim under new insurance rules in Thailand

The Thai Life Assurance Association has issued new rules, which take effect on February 15, limiting compensation claims by people infected with COVID-19. Patients who are symptomatic or who have mild symptoms being treated in hospital or in home isolation and are without doctor’s certificate stating the need for treatment in such facilities will not be covered by the medical care or compensation scheme.