Philippines’ new arrival quarantine rules: 48-hour test result, no more travel ban on any country

One of the main features of the new rules is the requirement that travelers get a COVID-19 swab test 48 hours before their departure for the Philippines, instead of the previous 72-hour test requirement.

Thai SSO to provide booster jabs starting January 17

Employees covered by Section 33 of the Social Security Act (SSA) can get vaccinated at one of 33 centers established by the Social Security Office (SSO) starting January 17, 2022.

Thailand’s SRT exhibit “Hua Lamphong in Your Eyes” showcases iconic Bangkok Railway Station’s history

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT)’s “Hua Lamphong in Your Eyes” exhibition, showcasing the iconic Bangkok Railway Station’s history, will be wrapping up next Sunday, January 16.

Thailand to introduce 300 baht foreign visitor tax starting April

The Thai government is planning to collect an additional 300 baht from all tourists entering the kingdom, starting this April.

Fear COVID cases may hit 20k a day in Thailand, says CCSA

New cases of Covid-19 could jump to 20,000 a day by the end of the month unless precautionary measures are taken seriously, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said on Monday.

Travel update: Thailand’s sandbox entry program available at 4 destinations from January 11

In addition to the Phuket Sandbox, Thailand will reopen Krabi, Phang-Nga, and Surat Thani (Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, and Ko Tao) for international arrivals under the Sandbox programme from 11 January, 2022.

Thai government instructs provinces to prepare for new COVID cases

Authorities have instructed all provincial governors to prepare for a new surge in COVID-19 infections.

Thailand suspends Test & Go indefinitely; adds 3 more sandbox provinces

The suspension of the Test & Go no-quarantine programme for air travellers has been extended indefinitely, but three provinces will be added to the sandbox scheme that currently applies only to Phuket.

Colder weather in upper Thailand, isolated thundershowers in the lower South

The Thailand Meteorological Department said on Friday (January 7) that the moderate high-pressure system covers upper Thailand. Cool to cold weather is forecast in the North and the Northeast, while the Central and the East regions will experience cool weather with light fog in the morning.

Alin Cargo loading schedule in January 2022

Free pick-up in Central Bangkok. All packages are fully insured.

Thailand’s popular Khao San Road closes for 3 days after 10 Covid-19 cases found

The famous Khao San Road will be closed for three days after ten tourists who visited the area during New Year were tested positive for Covid-19.

Thailand considers resumption Test & Go scheme until the end January

The government is to consider further delaying the resumption of the Test & Go scheme until the end of this month following the spike in Omicron cases in the country.

Thai gov’t asks state agencies, private companies to WFH for 2 weeks

The government has asked state agencies and private companies to allow staff to work from home for at least 14 days as Omicron infections soared to more than 1,500 cases nationwide as of Jan 1.

Bangkokians warned of PM2.5 haze from January 4-10

The air quality in Bangkok and adjacent provinces could worsen in the next seven days (January 4-10) due to stagnant weather conditions, the Pollution Control Department said on Monday.

Arrival Guide for non-OFWs and non-Filipino Nationals in the Philippines as of January 3

Non-OFWs refer to Returning Overseas Filipinos (non-OFW students, non-OFW Balikbayan, non-OFW tourist, etc.), spouse and children of Filipinos, diplomats, foreign officials accredited by the Philippines, and eligible non-Filipino/foreign citizens.

Arrival guide for OFWs in the Philippines as of January 3

An Overseas Filipino Worker or OFW is a person from the Philippines who is living and working in another country, typically on a temporary basis. This includes land-based OFWs and seafarers/sea-based OFWs. Families traveling together with at least one OFW will be considered all OFWs.