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.

Filipino supporters mark 1st BBMSARA tandem celebration in Thailand

December 5, 2021 marked the first tandem celebration of BBMSARA in Thailand at Grand Chaophraya Cruise, Icon Siam, Bangkok. 

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.

No more quarantine for Thailand-Singapore (vice versa) vaccinated travelers beginning Dec 14, 2021

This means that vaccinated passengers from Thailand to Singapore (and vice versa) will no longer be quarantined once they arrive at their respective destinations, but Covid-19 testing is still in effect.

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.

TEST & GO: Thailand’s exemption from quarantine

Register for a Thailand Pass at https://tp.consular.go.th/.

Omicron will not affect Thailand’s reopening

Thailand will not take a step back from the reopening plan despite uncertainty over the Omicron variant and the Tourism and Sports Ministry will also propose more relaxation on alcohol sales from the afternoon to lift the festive sentiment.

No Omicron cases in Thailand; health ministry urges people to stay calm

The Public Health Ministry urged members of the public to stay calm amidst fears of the Omicron variant having been found in many countries, saying that travelers recently arriving from Africa have not been cleared of quarantine.

TH’s Siriraj Hospital cautions against renewed COVID-19 outbreaks in December after resurgence in Europe

In Thailand, respected public health figures are also expressing concerns about a potential resurgence of outbreaks in December amidst cooler weather and increased movement of people.

Thailand holds tourism and travel exhibition to boost economy

Thailand is playing host to the 60th Thai Teaw Thai Fair to boost tourism following the country’s reopening. The event features limited offers and promotions from various travel agents.