Ayutthaya resort owner makes floods into a tourist attraction

The idea of sipping coffee while soaking in the cool, clear waters of the Ayutthaya’s Noi River appears to be a huge draw, with many tourists flocking to Phak Hai district last weekend.

Requirements to travel to Thailand as of October 1, 2021

From October 1, 2021, quarantine period is reduced from 14 days to 7 or 10 days for all air travellers. This applies to all travellers, regardless of their port of origin.

Thai PM Prayut says “no quarantine required for foreign visitors starting november 1

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has asked the CCSA and the Ministry of Public Health to urgently consider allowing foreign visitors to enter Thailand without any requirement for quarantine if they are fully vaccinated and arrive by air from low-risk countries.

Non-OFWs and non-Filipinos guide on arrival and quarantine procedures

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.

PAL confirms Bangkok-Manila flight on October 13; RT-PCR test not required

The Philippine Airlines Thailand office has confirmed PAL’s Bangkok-Manila flight on October 13.  RT-PCR test is also no longer required just like its previous flight on October 6. Next PAL Manila-Bangkok-Manila will be on October 20 and 27. Seats are still available. For easy booking, you can message PinoyThaiyo GO Facebook messenger from Monday-Friday, 9:00am […]

Suvarnabhumi APM train to open in time for return of international travelers

The Automated People Mover (APM) train system at Suvarnabhumi airport is 90 per cent complete and should be ready in time for the return of international travellers

Chiang Mai to welcome Asian tourists from November 1

Chiang Mai is to be the first province to welcome Asian tourists with direct flights from November 1 under the “Unlock Thailand” programme

Quarantine for Thailand’s Sandbox tourists from any country now 7 days

Under new quarantine regulations approved by the Royal Thai Government, fully vaccinated foreign tourists visiting Phuket, Surat Thani, Phang-Nga, and Krabi via the relevant sandbox programmes can now stay for only seven days before being able to move on to other parts of Thailand. As of October 1, 2021, the quarantine time for fully vaccinated […]

Thailand reduces quarantine period to 7 days for international arrivals from October 1

The quarantine time for fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Thailand, including pilot reopening destinations through the Alternative Quarantine (AQ) system, will be reduced from 14 to 7 days, starting from October 1, 2021. 7-day Quarantine For travellers who have been fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) or […]

Thailand extends Special Tourist Visa for 1 more year

A total of 5,609 tourists had visited Thailand under this special visa program and were estimated to have spent 1.2 billion baht in the country.

PAL confirms September 29 Bangkok-Manila flight

The PAL Bayanihan Flight on September 29, Wednesday will operate as scheduled, confirmed by the PAL Thailand office.

Phuket opens doors to vaccinated visitors from October 1

Phuket Governor Narong Woonsiew on Thursday issued an order regarding screening measures for people who wish to enter the island via sea, air, and land channels.

Bangkok, 4 other provinces likely to reopen on November 1

The reopening of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chonburi, Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan, initially scheduled for October 1 in the second phase of opening to fully vaccinated and COVID-negative international arrivals without quarantine, is likely to be postponed to November 1, according to Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Governor Yuthasak Supasorn.

PAL cancels BKK-MNL flight on September 22, to merge with September 29

Philippine Airlines cancelled its Bangkok-Manila flight on September 22. It will be merged with its flight on September 29.

Bangkok, Chiang Mai receive ‘World’s Best Awards 2021’

Bangkok and Chiang Mai both featured in the top 10 of the World’s Best Cities category, with Chiang Mai in 9th spot with a score of 90.06 and Bangkok in 10th with a score of 89.81.

Kanchanaburi set to reopen from October 1

Kanchanaburi authorities announced this week that hotels, resorts and rafting services can reopen from October 1.