On March 14, my Thai wife (55 years old) and I were diagnosed with corona. We had the same complaint: mild sore throat. And I had some elevation: 38,5.
Thai Immigration has announced that foreigners who are unable to return to their home countries due to Covid-19 or the ongoing war in Ukraine can apply for permission to extend their stay in Thailand until May 24.
Relaxations Test & Go: No PCR test on departure to Thailand and no PCR test on arrival in May, but ATK
As of April 1, Thailand will stop the mandatory PCR test (not older than 72 hours), which you must take in Belgium or the Netherlands before departure to Thailand. As of May 1, they also want to stop the mandatory hotel booking for 1 day and the PCR test will then be replaced by an ATK test. This is taken at the airport.
TAT wants to abolish Thailand Pass by July 1
Although Thailand plans to scale down all corona rules from July this year, the double test obligation will remain in place for the time being (PCR test before departure and on arrival).
Departed on January 28 with my Thai wife with KLM. Checking in at Schiphol was very fast, it was not busy either. It was not crowded in the plane either and we could both lie down during the flight.
Stay or go back to our cold little country? (reader submission)
Continued on: Who would have expected that….. The three months of Thailand have flown by in a whirlwind. What a difference with the period in which an intended emigration had to be postponed due to COVID-19: days of 30 hours, weeks of 8 days, months that suddenly seemed to last 5 weeks instead of 4,5…. Surely you understand what I mean. But well, what now? How do you like life in Thailand? Apply for an annual visa? If so, do I meet all…
My journey from Brussels to Bangkok (reader entry)
I would have liked to tell you about my trip to Thailand (Chiang Mai, Saraphi). Departed from Brussels on Thursday 09/12/2021 arriving in Bangkok on 10/12/2021 with Thai Airways.
This question may have been asked before, but I couldn't find it. My question is about whether or not to vaccinate against covid. I'm not an anti-vaxxer, but I've barely used any drugs in my entire life. If I used anything, it was homeopathic. That's why I haven't been vaccinated yet, partly because I don't trust those new vaccines, especially the RNA and DNA type, (yet).
Covid test for domestic flight in Thailand?
Do you need to have a Covid test (PCR or antigen?) to take a domestic flight with Thai Smile from Hatyai to Bangkok? The Belgian passenger has already been vaccinated 3 times and of course has the Thailand Pass.
Few Covid infections among Dutch people traveling to Thailand
Although Thailand is concerned about the Omicron variant, the government seems to keep a cool head. Tourists are still welcome under the Test & Go program and, provided they are fully vaccinated, they can travel through Thailand after an overnight stay in a hotel.
First case of Omicron coronavirus found in Thailand
The Ministry of Health has announced that the first Thai case of Omicron coronavirus infection has been found. The infected person is an American tourist who traveled to Thailand from Spain under the 'Test and Go' program.
Thailand is introducing an entry ban for travelers from eight South African countries, where a new Covid-19 mutation has been found. According to the Department of Disease Control, no infections with the new variant have been detected in Thailand so far.
TB Immigration Infobrief No. 075/21: COVID-19 extension extended again until January 25, 2022
Against all expectations, it has been decided to extend the application for the so-called COVID-19 extension again until January 25, 2022. This means that during that period immigration officers may allow an extension of the residence period of 60 days instead of 30 days.
Unvaccinated in Thailand can become problematic
The Ministry of Health has urged unvaccinated people to get vaccinated against Covid-19 or they may face restrictions. The Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will also direct provincial governors to encourage people to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Who would have expected that… (readers entry)
Well, certainly not this young man. A lot has already passed here on thailandblog.nl about what COVID-19 has brought about, could there be another writing? I'm sure, after years of reading with great pleasure, it's time to make a contribution yourself.
From November 1, 2021, the number of dark red areas in Thailand has been scaled down to 7 provinces. Dark red zones have the highest number of Covid infections and are therefore monitored to the maximum. These 7 provinces are: Chantaburi, Tak, Nakhon Sri Thammarat, Narathiwas, Pattani, Yala and Songkhla.
