Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha approved the proposal submitted to the Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). “Tourism is recovering and antigen tests will be more convenient and faster for visitors,” Gen Prayut said.

“Many countries are relaxing travel restrictions significantly and our country depends considerably on tourism to support our economy,” the prime minister said.

Despite calls by tourist executives to abolish it because it is cumbersome and time-consuming, the Thailand Pass registration system remains in place. According to a website update made on Friday, applications under the revised conditions will be accepted beginning April 29.

Visitors who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 will no longer be screened when they arrive. During their stay, it is suggested that they self-test utilizing antigen kits. He indicated that if they tested positive, they may start the Covid-19 insurance process or handle their own therapy.

Unvaccinated travelers would be welcome if they could show documentation of a negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of their departure.

They’d be isolated for five days, with another RT-PCR test on the fourth or fifth day. During their stay, they should also conduct self-antigen testing.

Visitors who pose a high danger would be quarantined for five days. For all foreign entrants, the minimum Covid-19 insurance coverage would be $10,000.

Visitors arriving by land must be properly vaccinated and pass self-antigen tests if they plan to remain for less than two days. They wouldn’t be able to enter the country otherwise.

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OMICRON – WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR

SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.529 was first reported to the World Health Organization on November 24, 2021, from South Africa. The collection of the first specimen occurred on November 9, 2021. WHO announced it as a variant of concern and named as Omicron on November 26, 2021. Omicron has concerning multiple mutations that are currently being studied.

INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE

Many countries have issued travel restrictions, especially from South African countries. As of December 16, 2021, the variant has already spread to 54 countries. The United Kingdom and South Africa have reported the most cases. Countries are now updating their current travel restrictions to minimize the spread of the variant.

THAILAND TRAVEL GUIDE (UPDATE)

As of 00:00 of November 22, 202, Thailand has updated the travel restrictions.

Applicants who have registered, approved, and have received their QR code may enter Thailand.

Applicants who have registered but have not received their respective QR codes must wait for the approval of their Thailand Pass. Tourists must register and wait for approval before they enter the country.

New applicants may only apply for the Phuket Sandbox. Alternative Quarantine has replaced the Test and Go and other sandbox schemes.

Travelers who arrived under the Test and Go and Sandbox program must undergo a 2nd COVID-19 test (NOT ATK Self Test) at government-designated facilities with no additional cost.

International travelers from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe are not allowed to enter Thailand. South African countries not listed above are required to undergo a 14-day mandatory quarantine. Tourist may book their stay at any certified quarantine hotels from Bangkok, Phuket, or Samui before being able to travel around Thailand.

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