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 much reduced
Changes on 1st November:
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 - 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 - 17 'Sandbox' locations
- Alternative Quarantine (AQ) - 'Happy Quarantine Nationwide'.
Here are details in English (from Australia) of the required documents for the Thailand Pass. This link also gives lots of useful information for both vaccinated and non-vaccinated travellers.
Children under 12 are treated in same way as their parents.
We expect the list of countries will be increased in December and January.
Children under 12 are treated in same way as their parents.
We expect the list of countries will be increased in December and January.
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