Reuters news agency reports that as of November 1, fully vaccinated foreign tourists are welcome again in Thailand and then without mandatory quarantine. However, a negative PCR test remains mandatory.
How Thailand is becoming a progressive country in the 21st century
During the September 22 online opening of a seminar hosted by the Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha revealed the Thai government's plan to in the 21st century into a progressive community with a sustainable economy.
CCSA is thinking of shorter curfews and reopening certain businesses
The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is today discussing a proposal to shorten the curfew by one hour and reopen 11 types of businesses.
New feature Mor Prom app: 'Digital Health Pass'
The Mor Prom app has a new feature, the 'Digital Health Pass', an electronic health statement that can be used for domestic flights.
The government kicked off a new national Covid-19 vaccination campaign on Friday with the aim of putting 1 million shots in a day.
Khao Pok Lon in Phitsanulok is a new tourist attraction
The Nakhon Chum Valley in Nakhon Thai District of Phitsanulok Province is a new tourist attraction thanks to a breathtaking view of the valley, which is covered in a thick blanket of fog.
'Entry conditions for Thailand are relaxed: Quarantine is shortened'
The National Communicable Disease Committee (NCDC) will propose a shorter quarantine period for foreign visitors to revive the tourism industry and boost the economy.
CCSA: Bangkok and other cities may not open to tourists until November 1
Bangkok may be able to reopen on November 1 if enough residents of the capital are fully vaccinated, the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) says.
Pattaya on track to reopen to vaccinated foreign tourists on October 1
Pattaya is on track to restart the tourism sector on October 1, although this could be delayed, Pattaya Mayor Sonthaya Khunpluem said.
Thai airports will screen incoming travelers for health profiles
Thailand's Airport Authority (AoT) has said it will use the Advance Passenger Processing System (APPS) to check vaccination records of incoming airline passengers before arrival as the country resumes massive tourist arrivals from next month.
Governor Aswin: 'Reopening Bangkok must be safe'
Whether foreign vaccinated tourists will soon be welcome in Bangkok depends on three factors, says governor Aswin Kwanmuang. The main condition is that at least 70 percent of the population in the capital is fully vaccinated.
'Reducing import duties on alcohol and tobacco should attract wealthy expats to Thailand'
Thailand wants to fight the economic malaise after beating the Covid-19 virus. The country wants to become more attractive to highly educated expats and wealthy pensioners and lure this group with a 10-year visa and 50% lower import duties on tobacco and alcohol. At least that is the plan and there is never a lack of plans in Thailand.
Thailand wants 50% of the population to have had their first injection by the end of October
The Thai Department of Disease Control (DDC) has set itself the goal of having given a first Covid-50 vaccination to at least 19% of the population before the end of next month.
The opening of Bangkok to fully vaccinated foreign tourists has now become a political tug of war between the regional and national governments. For example, the governor of Bangkok, Aswin Kwanmuang, is putting pressure on the government to get more vaccines.
Instruction for foreigners in Chiang Mai who want a Covid-19 vaccination
The Chiang Mai Public Health Office has information in several languages for non-Thai nationals residing in Chiang Mai who want to get a COVID-19 vaccination.
Mini-gardens on the roofs of unemployed taxis in Bangkok
With hundreds of unemployed taxis parked together, a new meaning is being given to the concept of a “roof garden”, as the roofs of taxis, which have become unemployed due to the coronavirus crisis, are being used as small vegetable gardens.
Hungarian widow on Koh Samui caught with 4165 days overstay
Multiple Thai news sources report the arrest on Koh Samui by Surit Thani Immigration Police of a Hungarian woman whose husband had recently died.