Thailand to lift curfew in 17 provinces from October 31
Nighttime curfew in 17 provinces in the government’s pilot tourism campaign will be lifted from October 31.
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Schools in some areas ready to reopen from November 1
The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Public Health have confirmed schools are now ready for reopening, with those in areas with fewer infections and higher vaccination coverage to press head with campus reopening on November 1. Minister of Education Trinuch Thienthong said schools across the country will resume classes for the new academic […]
Quarantine-free Thailand reopens for vaccinated tourists from November 1
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to confirm that Thailand is all set to welcome fully vaccinated foreign visitors, including returning Thais and foreign residents, from the approved countries to enter the Kingdom by air with no quarantine requirements from November 1, 2021.
International airlines return 80% of their airport slots in Thailand for the next five months
International airlines have returned as many as 80% of their airport slots at Thailand’s six international airports between October 31 and March 26 next year
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.
