Cha-am and Hua Hin new destinations for Thailand’s Wellness Sandbox Program

Thailand is preparing to attract international health tourists by introducing the “Thailand Wellness Sandbox” program, with Cha-am and Hua Hin serving as pilot destinations.

Gold price in Thailand could reach 28,700 – 28,900 THB before Chinese new year

YLG Bullion International Company has predicted that the local gold price could climb within the range of 28,700 baht to 28,900 baht, despite negative effects from the US Federal Reserve signaling a benchmark rate increase during its meeting this week.

Bangkok launches COVID-19 testing in 80 locations in the capital

From January 22 to 31, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is going around the city to conduct testing for those who may be at risk of Covid infection.

Thailand resumes TEST & GO scheme, reopens Pattaya and Ko Chang Sandbox starting February 1

Allowing fully vaccinated travellers from around the world to apply for a TEST & GO Thailand Pass up to 60 days in advance with confirmed payments for accommodation on Day 1 and Day 5, two RT-PCR tests, and a prearranged airport transfer on Day 1.

Bangkok, Northern Provinces to experience high PM2.5 levels from January 25-28

The Center for Air Pollution Mitigation (CAPM) has warned that Bangkok and many provinces in Northern Thailand will see a rise in fine particulate matter measuring 2.5 microns or less in diameter (PM2.5) this week.

Omicron COVID-19 variant infections now detected in all Thai provinces

The Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 is now being detected in all provinces of Thailand, with health authorities expecting almost every new coronavirus infection to stem from the new strain by the end of this month.

Thailand reinstates Test & Go entry effective February 1

Thailand's COVID-19 task force has approved the reinstatement of the quarantine-free Test & Go entry program for vaccinated travelers, with new arrivals and entry clearance applications to be accepted from February 1.

Thailand’s Test & Go for overseas arrivals to resume

The Test & Go programme will be reintroduced soon while entry rules under the scheme will be tweaked to allow close monitoring of overseas arrivals' health, said Gen Supoj Malaniyom, head of operations at the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

PM Prayut orders intensified crackdown on call-centre scams in Thailand

Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the Digital Economy and Society Ministry and the Royal Thai Police to step up crackdowns on call-centre scams.

Thailand records first death from Omicron coronavirus variant

An 86-year-old woman, who had apparently received two Pfizer jabs, became the first person in Thailand to succumb to the Omicron variant, Songkhla public health authorities said on Sunday.

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.