Thailand Ministry of Health reports 27,071 new COVID-19 cases and an additional 80 deaths since yesterday. The ministry also announced that there are additional 23,157 positive results from ATK tests raising the total to 50,288.
The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration approved the discontinuation of the RT-PCR test required prior to boarding. Starting April 1, the Test and Go scheme will no longer require travelers to take an RT-PCR test prior to boarding.
CCSA spokesman Taweesilp Visanuyothin announced the end of the pre-travel tests for all visitors. This includes the Test & Go Sandbox or quarantine channels. People who will enter the kingdom are required to take an RT-PCR test on arrival. This will be followed by an antigen test monitored by the hotel on the 5th day.
For the Sandbox scheme, visitors will remain at the reception areas for five days. Those who will be on quarantine will be kept for 5 days and an additional RT-PCR test on the 4th or 5th day. Also, all visitors are required to have insurance coverage of $20,000 which will be reduced later on.
Songkran celebrations are allowed however, there will be curbs in place to help contain the spread of the virus. Among the proposed measures are the traditional activities being held in special areas. These areas will be under strict COVID preventive measures. It is also advised to keep social distancing during reunions. When asked about the reopening of the nighttime venues, the government said that they would need to consider it carefully. The past COVID waves in Thailand have been largely due to open nighttime venues that lacked social distancing. There will be proposals on the board on how these venues can open and have COVID measures.