Thai gov’t issues domestic air travel guidelines

The government has announced guidelines on domestic air travel scheduled to resume on Friday, May 1.

Suvarnabhumi Airport to open on May 1

Suvarnabhumi airport is set to resume its services on Friday, May 1 when airlines restart flights following a month-long suspension over Covid-19 fears, airport general manager Suthirawat Suwanawat said.

Pinoy Vloggers in Thailand Share Their Blessings in Nakhon Nayok

Team Helping Hands was started in Thailand by Arville Ectin or Campers Creed as he is known in the group earlier this year. The team comprises of mostly OFWs and international vloggers in different parts of the world. This week one of the members from the United States donated some money to buy some groceries […]

Thailand’s aviation authority extends flight ban until April 30

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has extended its inbound flight ban to April 30 except repatriation flights and some others for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) control.

Philippine Airlines cancels all international, domestic flights until April 30

We intend to resume flying by May 1, 2020, if allowed by government authorities, global public health conditions and the travel environment.

Thailand’s aviation authority extends ban of incoming flights until April 18

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) extended the ban of incoming flights until April 18, 2020.

Thailand temporarily blocks all travel

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said the government needs time to properly prepare for state quarantine.

Nonthaburi imposes curfew from 11pm to 5am

The governor of Nonthaburi province has imposed a curfew from 11pm to 5am, effective on Tuesday, to contain the spread of coronavirus

Public transport to Phuket, Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat suspended

Passengers to other destinations will be asked to complete a form about their health.

SRT services suspended amid dearth of passengers

The routes to be suspended link Bangkok to the North, Northeast and South:

Non-Thais with work permit need ‘Fit to Fly Health Certificate’ to enter Thailand

The new public announcement does not mention insurance.

Travel advisory to passengers planning to enter Thailand

Travel Advisory from the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) as of March 26, 2020

All national parks in Thailand closed from March 25 until further notice

There are currently 133 national parks in Thailand with Khao Yai National Park being the country’s first (established 1962) and Doi Chong National Park being the 133rd.

Transport Ministry orders rail commuters to wear face masks at all times

The guidelines cover both commuters and operators of rail transport in Thailand; namely, the State Railway of Thailand, Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRT Subway), Airport Rail Link, Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS Skytrain), and Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM).

Sample COVID-19 insurance certificate from airline

This is a developing story. We will update you again this evening.

All travellers required to show health certificate, $100k insurance effective March 22

Travellers to Thailand have to now show authorities a health certificate, issued no more than 72 hours before travelling, confirming that they have been tested and are free from the virus. They must also present an insurance policy showing minimum coverage for coronavirus of not less than US$100,000.