Thailand's entry conditions from July 1, 2022
The following entry rules for Thailand will be in effect from July 1, 2022. There are specific requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travelers from all countries/territories with scheduled arrivals from this date.
CCSA: Thailand Pass and mandatory travel medical insurance will be abolished as of July 1
Thailand Pass registration and mandatory Covid-19 insurance with a minimum coverage of USD 10.000 will be abolished from July 1, said Taweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesperson for the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration. He said these decisions were made at today's CCSA meeting.
Entry requirements for Thailand from June 1, 2022
Traveling to Thailand? The following rules are effective as of June 1, 2022, with specific requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travelers from all countries/territories with scheduled arrivals from this date.
BREAKING: Further relaxation of Thailand Pass for international arrivals from June 1, 2022
From June 1, foreign tourists only need to provide essential information to obtain the Thailand Pass. From that date, this will be automatically generated without waiting time.
Thailand Pass will be abolished in 2 steps: First for returning Thai and then for foreigners
The Ministry of Health wants to cancel the registration of Thailand Pass for international arrivals. If approved, the measure will first apply to returning Thai citizens, after which it will be extended to foreign travelers.
The following entry rules for Thailand are effective from May 1, 2022. There are different requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated or/not fully vaccinated travellers.
BuZa: New travel advice for Thailand
The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has just published a new travel advice for Thailand. The travel advice has been adjusted in response to the relaxed entry conditions as of 1 May.
Thai authorities yesterday approved the termination of the PCR testing requirement for international arrivals from May 1, 2022. Two new entry regimes have also been introduced, specifically adapted for vaccinated and unvaccinated travellers.
The Thailand Pass website https://tp.consular.go.th/home has just been updated with the news that they will be accepting applications from April 29 under the new rules which will come into effect on May 1.
$20.000 insurance for the Thailand Pass (FAQ)
Although we have covered the subject many times here, questions keep pouring in in the form of comments or reader questions about the $50.000 insurance requirement for the Thailand Pass QR code and especially where to get this insurance,
Questions and answers about Test & Go as of February 1
Soon you will be able to return to Thailand by using the Test & Go program (1 day illuminated hotel quarantine). From 1 February you can opt for this program that was previously suspended. Because there will be questions about the situation from February 1, here are some questions and answers.
Points of entry for new and existing Sandbox destinations
From February 1, 2022, a number of interesting Sandbox destinations will be added, such as Pattaya and Koh Chang. In addition, there is also a Sandbox Extension program where it is possible to travel between the Sandbox destinations mentioned.
In addition to reintroducing the TEST & GO program as of February 1, the Thai government also announced yesterday that Pattaya and Koh Chang will be added to the existing Sandbox destinations. The Sandbox Extension program (free travel between different Sandbox destinations) will also be introduced on the same date.
Update: Travelers with Thailand Pass for Test & Go are also allowed to travel after January 15
Good news for everyone with a Thailand Pass for Test & Go (1 day hotel quarantine), you can also travel after January 15 under the agreed conditions.
Thailand will introduce three new Sandbox destinations as of January 11, 2022: Krabi, Phang-Nga and Surat Thani (only Koh Samui, Koh Pha-ngan and Koh Tao) in addition to the current Sandbox destination: Phuket.
According to Richard Barrow, there is still confusion about the Test & Go program. What is clear is the suspension of new applications until at least the end of this month. But what is the fate of the thousands who have successfully applied for a Thailand Pass for Test & Go and will arrive this month?
Traveling to Thailand after January 10: Phuket Sandbox
Those who want to travel to Thailand after January 10, 2022 can only choose from the Phuket Sandbox or Alternative Quarantine (AQ). The Test & Go scheme (1 day hotel quarantine) has been suspended until further notice and in any case until the end of January or later.
Thailand Pass: flight change NOT allowed!
Note: At this moment you can NOT change your flight to an earlier date. If you change your flight, your Thailand Pass will become invalid.
As you may have heard by now, Thai Prime Minister Prayut announced the suspension of the Test and Go scheme yesterday afternoon due to concerns over the Omicron variant. Unfortunately, the Thai media has once again brought out incorrect information about this, which has led to a lot of confusion, including among the editors of Thailandblog. Our apologies.
Vaccination criteria for children traveling to Thailand with their parents (Test and Go/Sandbox)
If you want to travel to Thailand as a family and bring small children, you must take into account the following entry conditions for children (Test and Go/Sandbox).