Thailand sees 2 million foreign visitors from Jan 1-June 26

Thailand recorded about 2.03 million foreign tourist arrivals between Jan 1 and June 26, a government spokeswoman said on Monday, as many pandemic entry restrictions were eased.

Bangkok ranks world’s second best city for digital nomads

Bangkok is the world's second best city in which to work as a digital nomad because of its mix of accommodation, WiFi spots, transport and cuisine, according to a new study by the UK-based flexible working solutions provider The Instant Group.

Thailand Pass’ registration scheme, insurance to be lifted from July 1

Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approved the removal of the Thailand Pass registration scheme and an US$10,000 health insurance requirement for foreign visitors, effective 1 July, 2022.

Thailand to start running buses to 10 Lao destinations from June 15

The state-operated Transport Co Ltd will have buses running on 10 routes from Thailand to Laos from June 15.

Thailand’s entry requirements from June 1

The following rules will be in effect from 1 June, 2022, with specific requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travellers from all countries/territories with scheduled arrivals from this date.

PAL Independence Day Seat Sale: 7,730 THB round trip BKK-MNL-BKK

Here’s the latest Philippine Airlines promo.

TRAVEL UPDATE: TEST & GO rules from March 1, 2022

The following new rules will be in effect from 1 March, 2022 (travellers can enter into Thailand on March 7, 2022).

300 baht entry fee to collect from foreign tourists to be implemented soon, Thai Tourism Minister confirms

Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said that the 'land entry fee' on all foreign tourists visiting the kingdom would be used for tourist insurance, an emergency fund for those traveling in the country, and fund for tourism improvements.

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 hurdles.

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 inspire Thais, expatriates, and visiting tourists alike to travel around Thailand in a new normal

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 have mild symptoms being treated in hospital or in home isolation and are without doctor’s certificate stating the need for treatment in such facilities will not be covered by the medical care or compensation scheme.

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 Omicron variant of coronavirus.

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 1 and Day 5, as well as a prearranged transfer on Day 1.

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.