Thailand to reopen for international tourists

Here's the official press release on Thailand's reopening for international tourists, posted on the Thai Government Public Relations Department.

TH tourism authority celebrates Songkran Festival 2021 in new normal

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hosting the Amazing Songkran Festival 2021 in Bangkok as well as supporting unique festivities in seven destinations – Ayutthaya, Buri Ram, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Lampang, Nong Khai, and Sukhothai

Do’s and don’ts in Songkran 2021 in Bangkok

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) released its COVID-19 control guidelines for Songkran 2021 festivities from 10-15 April, TAT News reported.

Phuket to reopen to vaccinated foreign tourists without quarantine starting July 1

Phuket will be the first destination in Thailand to reopen to vaccinated foreign visitors without quarantine requirements from July 1.

PAL cancels MNL-BKK-MNL flight on March 31

Those who booked with PinoyThaiyo (through PAL Thailand), please send the following information via LINE (pinoythaiyo) for rebooking and other assistance.

PAL cancels March 24 Manila-Bangkok-Manila flight

Those who booked with PAL Bangkok Office and PinoyThaiyo, please check your email for updates. If you have not received an email notification yet, you may contact ticket@palbkk.com, call 02 633 5713, or message PinoyThaiyo on LINE: pinoythaiyo for further assistance.

Famous Thai ‘Temple of Dawn’ turns green as it commemorates St Patrick’s Day

Bangkok joined the rest of the world in celebrating St Patrick's Day on Wednesday, March 17 by lighting up the iconic spire of Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) in Irish green.

Get Tune Insurance to enter Thailand

Many Filipinos and other nationalities have already availed and entered Thailand. Tune is in partnership with Piyavate Hospital in providing medical assistance to arriving passengers.

PAL Advisory on PH gov’t announcement to limit the number of inbound international passengers

Philippine Airlines will operate our full international schedule for March 18 but we will be announcing in due course any flight cancellations on other days for the rest of the period.

PH gov’t limits international arrivals to 1500 daily

PH gov't limits international arrivals to 1500 daily

Philippines bans entry of foreigners, non-OFWs starting March 18

The Philippine government will temporarily close its borders to foreigners and returning Filipinos who are not overseas workers starting March 18 amid an increase in the number of daily COVID-19 cases in the country.

Water splashing in Songkran likely to be banned; Khao San may also be closed

The small Covid-19 panel will likely propose a ban on all forms of water splashing, use of powder paste and foam parties during the Songkran festival in April.

New highway speed limit in Thailand raises to 120km/hr

The Ministry of Transport announced that this month Highway 32, also known as the Asia Highway, will be the first to increase the upper speed limit, to 120 kilometers per hour, along its 45.9 kilometers.

Thailand completes first Villa Quarantine pilot project

The first group of 58 travellers have successfully completed the first Villa Quarantine pilot project and are free to embark on a one-month tour of the country from March 8 onwards, TAT News reported.

PAL may have more flights in April

PinoyThaiyo is a marketing partner of PAL Thailand.

Thailand to cut quarantine for vaccinated foreigners to 7 days starting April

Vaccinations must be administered within three months of the travel period and travellers will be required to show negative COVID-19 test results, he said, adding that those who have not been inoculated but have COVID-19 free certificates would be quarantined for 10 days.