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...
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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.
Thailand promotes “Drink Don’t Drive” campaign for New Year holidays
The Ministry of Public Health is working with related agencies to reduce the number of accidents caused by drunk driving during the New Year holidays.
TRAVEL UPDATE: Happy Quarantine entry rules from December 22, 2021
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide an update on the latest announcement published on 22 December, 2021 in the Royal Thai Government Gazette that officially confirms the...
Foreigners can still enter under Phuket Sandbox
Foreign visitors can still gain entry into Thailand under the Phuket Sandbox programme and by using AQ (alternate quarantine) services after suspension of the Thailand Pass, the Foreign Affairs...
Thailand’s Maya Bay to reopen on New Year’s Day
Maya Beach was the prime location for the Hollywood film “The Beach” in 2000, starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
Updated entry rules for international travelers in Thailand to begin on December 16
This will mean that the current 1-night waiting period in a hotel and a confirmed payment (for a 1-night stay at a SHA++ hotel, 1 RT-PCR test, and prearranged...
