Thailand is opening up to visitors
Both centres are open and hope soon to welcome guests from outside Thailand.
There are some restrictions (like providing meals only when sufficient people present) but rooms are ready and facilities available.
There are some restrictions (like providing meals only when sufficient people present) but rooms are ready and facilities available.
Travel restrictions
Some restrictions re-applied on 22nd December:
Note: you must apply for permission to travel to Thailand using the Thai government's new online platform.
This is now the simpler Thailand Pass system (see tp.consular.go.th). Visit the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to find out more details of the Thailand Pass process.
Using the Thailand Pass procedure you can now enter Thailand under one of three categories:
- Test and Go - Sadly this option was suspended on 22nd December until further notice. We expect that they are awaiting the impact of Omicron in Thailand. (Exemption from quarantine (or just one night): As of 1st November this includes double vaccinated travellers from 63 countries and territories, including their children under 12.)
- The Blue Zone - On 22 December this was restricted to just Phuket. (17 'Sandbox' locations)
- Alternative Quarantine (AQ) - 'Happy Quarantine Nationwide'. This is unchanged, so still requires AQ hotel quarantine. The length of AQ stay depends on your vaccine status and departure country.
CCSA - English language updates
The Thai government is making much use of Facebook for its communication strategy. In particular the PR Thai Government channel has a daily COVID-19 briefing in English.
Useful links
Thai Immigration website - you can select English instead of Thai
Facebook - search for Richard Barrow in Thailand - regular updates about COVID-19, travel and visa issues. Worth following on Facebook.
Bangkok Post - English language newspaper