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.

Phuket and Samui to ease travel restrictions for fully vaccinated domestic tourists in mid-October

Phuket and Samui authorities have officially approved the easing of travel restrictions for fully vaccinated domestic tourists to enter the islands, following the upcoming implementation of the government’s “We Travel Together” tourist campaign in mid-October.

Ayutthaya resort owner makes floods into a tourist attraction

The idea of sipping coffee while soaking in the cool, clear waters of the Ayutthaya’s Noi River appears to be a huge draw, with many tourists flocking to Phak Hai district last weekend.

5,000 households in six districts of Chanthaburi inundated

Heavy rain throughout Tuesday night and early this morning dumped 300mm of water on Thailand’s eastern coastal province of Chanthaburi, flooding 162 villages and nine communities in six districts of the province. About 5,000 households, with about 15,000 people have been affected.

PH Embassy closes on October 13 in observance of HM King Bhumibol memorial day

The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok is closed to the public on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 in observance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great Memorial Day, a public holiday in Thailand.

Successive storms may cause floods in parts of central Thailand this week

People living downstream of Pasak Jolasid Dam in Ang Thong, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Suphan Buri, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi and Ayutthaya have been warned to brace for flooding

Requirements to travel to Thailand as of October 1, 2021

From October 1, 2021, quarantine period is reduced from 14 days to 7 or 10 days for all air travellers. This applies to all travellers, regardless of their port of origin.

Thai PM Prayut says “no quarantine required for foreign visitors starting november 1

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked the CCSA and the Ministry of Public Health to urgently consider allowing foreign visitors to enter Thailand without any requirement for quarantine if they are fully vaccinated and arrive by air from low-risk countries.

Non-OFWs and non-Filipinos guide on arrival and quarantine procedures

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.