Test & Go 2.0: What travellers need to know
Since the restart of the Test & Go programme on Feb 1, the Thai government has issued more than 100,000 applications, yet efforts to revive tourism still face many...
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PAL flies MNL-BKK-MNL 5x weekly from February 15-28; daily starting March
Philippine Airlines plans to mount daily Manila-Bangkok-Manila flights starting next month, March 2022.
TAT to hold 40th Thailand Tourism Festival 2022 on February 18-22
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is organising the ’40th Thailand Tourism Festival 2022’ (TTF 2022), which will be held from 18-22 February, 2022, at Bangkok’s Lumphini Park to...
Mild, asymptomatic COVID-19 cases not entitled to claim under new insurance rules in Thailand
The Thai Life Assurance Association has issued new rules, which take effect on February 15, limiting compensation claims by people infected with COVID-19. Patients who are symptomatic or who...
Registration to enter Thailand under Test & Go resumes for international visitors
Registration for travelers to enter Thailand via the Test & Go entry pathway has resumed yesterday after more than a month of hiatus prompted by the emergence of the...
UPDATE: TEST & GO scheme resumes from February 1
All new TEST & GO Thailand Pass applications must submit proof of prepayment for 2 RT-PCR tests and accommodation (SHA Extra Plus (SHA++), AQ, OQ, or AHQ) on Day...
Updated entry, testing & quarantine protocols in the Philippines from February 1
Below is the updated entry, testing and quarantine protocols for entry to the Philippines, both for Filipinos and non-Filipino travelers.
Cha-am and Hua Hin new destinations for Thailand’s Wellness Sandbox Program
Thailand is preparing to attract international health tourists by introducing the “Thailand Wellness Sandbox” program, with Cha-am and Hua Hin serving as pilot destinations.
Thailand resumes TEST & GO scheme, reopens Pattaya and Ko Chang Sandbox starting February 1
Allowing fully vaccinated travellers from around the world to apply for a TEST & GO Thailand Pass up to 60 days in advance with confirmed payments for accommodation on...
Thailand reinstates Test & Go entry effective February 1
Thailand's COVID-19 task force has approved the reinstatement of the quarantine-free Test & Go entry program for vaccinated travelers, with new arrivals and entry clearance applications to be accepted...
Thailand’s Test & Go for overseas arrivals to resume
The Test & Go programme will be reintroduced soon while entry rules under the scheme will be tweaked to allow close monitoring of overseas arrivals' health, said Gen Supoj...
Thailand’s popular Khao San Road closes for 3 days after 10 Covid-19 cases found
The famous Khao San Road will be closed for three days after ten tourists who visited the area during New Year were tested positive for Covid-19.
Thailand considers resumption Test & Go scheme until the end January
The government is to consider further delaying the resumption of the Test & Go scheme until the end of this month following the spike in Omicron cases in the...
Arrival Guide for non-OFWs and non-Filipino Nationals in the Philippines as of January 3
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.
New Year travelers in Thailand prefer to travel by train
Thailand’s rail services accommodated over 1.3 million passengers from December 29-30, with over 90,000 heading to the upper parts of the Kingdom.
PAL MNL-BKK-MNL schedule in January 2022
Philippine Airlines (PAL) planned Manila-Bangkok-Manila flights in January 2022 is on every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
