Tourism authority offers guidelines for tourists coming to Thailand

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) earlier this week issued guidelines for people heading to Thailand from low-risk countries once it partially reopens on November 1.

Thailand to welcome visitors from 46 countries from November 1

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha says Thailand will open the country to visitors from 46 countries instead of only 10 Covid-19 low-risk countries announced earlier, starting from November 1.

Seven conditions for foreign arrivals without quarantine in Thailand

From November 1, foreign tourists arriving in Thailand, without being required to enter quarantine, must meet seven conditions, according to the Bureau of Risk Communication and Health Behavior Promotion of the Disease Control Department, on Wednesday.

Thailand’s cold season to begin next week

Thailand is expected to enter the cold season next week and the periods of chilly weather will last longer, 5 to 7 days at a time instead of just 3 or 5 days as in previous years, according to the Thai Meteorological Department.

70% of people in Bangkok now fully vaccinated

Seventy percent of the population in Bangkok -- 5.43 million people -- have so far received a second dose of Covid-19 vaccine.

Bangkok governor warns of possible flood for riverside areas

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has warned people who live outside floodgates near the Chao Phraya River of possible floods due to rising water levels between Saturday and December 30.

Thai banks to refund victims of scam

Banks have confirmed they will pay back money to victims of unauthorised online withdrawals of cash debited via plastic bank cards after a spate of unauthorised online transactions.

TH’s northeast train services halted, track flooded

Twelve northeastern train services have been suspended after the tracks between Bamnet Narong and Chatturat stations in Chaiyaphum and Kud Chik and Khok Kruad stations in Nakhon Ratchasima were flooded.

Thailand’s Health Ministry confident in public health system, presses ahead with reopening

The Ministry of Public Health has expressed confidence it would be able to put the Covid situation under control.

Bangkok sets up panel to support tourists for reopening

Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang on Monday, October 18 signed an order to establish the Committee to Support the Reopening of Bangkok to Foreign Tourists to prepare for the official reopening next month.

Thailand’s oldest reclining Buddha flooded

The Dvaravati-style sandstone image, 13.30 metres long and 2.80m high, is believed to date from the 7th Century CE, making it both the oldest and longest reclining Buddha statue in Thailand.

116 pub-goers, manager arrested in Bangkok

A police raid on a Bangkok bar on Saturday night has resulted in 116 customers and a manager being charged with violating Covid-19 restrictions.

PAL confirms flights on October 20 & 27; RT-PCR test not required

RT-PCR test will not be required anymore just like its previous flights this month.

Thai PM reaffirms reopening of the country

PR Thai Government website posted the official press release on the planned reopening of Thailand without quarantine on November 1.

Curfew reduces from 11pm-3am starting October 16

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Thursday gave the green light for curfew time to be reduced. From October 16, curfew will be from 11pm to 3am.

Thailand ready for reopening

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday urged the public, businesses and government to cooperate in preparing for the country's reopening to fully vaccinated tourists next month.