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.
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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/.
Bangkok’s Chong Nonsi Canal Park to open on Christmas
Chong Nonsi Canal in Bangkok’s Yanawa district is being developed into a park so the stretch of water conduit can serve a double purpose as a green space for...
Thailand listed as one of World’s Best Countries for Cultural Heritage Influence
Thailand named 5th best in the world for cultural heritage influence.
Festivals and events in Thailand’s ‘Blue Zone’ destinations during November-December 2021
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is highlighting multiple festivals and events scheduled to take place in the 17 Blue Zone destinations during November and December 2021, to help...
Updated arrival and quarantine procedures in the Philippines as of November 17
Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation, PAL and the Philippine Government have issued precautionary measures, mandatory protocols and requirements for travelers. For passengers in international flights to the Philippines,...
Thailand Pass registration website
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided a registration website for Thailand Pass through only one URL, which is https://tp.consular.go.th/
Bangkok now allows restaurants, eateries to serve alcoholic beverages
More restaurants and eateries will be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages from Tuesday, after the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) agreed to lift restrictions at venues certified by the Department...
Vietnam welcomes first foreign tourists in nearly 20 months
The first international tourists touched down in Vietnam almost 20 months after the Southeast Asian nation closed its borders to contain the coronavirus.
Thailand’s air traffic increases 25% during the first ten days of November
2,243 international, 6,651 domestic and 1,025 overflights through Thai air space were recorded.
CCSA considers replacing COVID RT-PCR with antigen tests for vaccinated travelers in Thailand
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is proposing replacing the COVID-19 RT-PCR test requirement for vaccinated arrivals to Thailand to the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) at its...
UPDATE: PAL flights on November 17 & 24 changed to Bangkok-Bohol
This is an alternative option you can take, so you can continue with your travel to the Philippines.
Thailand’s Loy Krathong events will proceed
Thailand’s Prime Minister has confirmed that the government is not banning events celebrating Loy Krathong Day on November 19, urging event organizers to comply strictly with public health measures...
Thailand launches tourism promotion campaign featuring up to 70% discount
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently launched the “Thailand Tourism Awards Winners Celebration 2021” campaign to promote domestic tourism while offering up to 70 per cent discount for rooms...
PAL confirms MNL-BKK-MNL flight on November 10; additional flights on December 3 & 10
Philippine Airlines Thailand office confirmed the PAL MNL-BKK-MNL flight November 10, Wednesday.
