Thailand reinstates Test & Go entry, effective 1 Feb
Thailand’s COVID-19 task force has approved the reinstatement of the quarantine-free Test & Go entry program for vaccinated travelers, with new arrivals and entry clearance applications to be accepted from 1 February. The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today approved the reinstatement of the Test & Go entry scheme…
Thai Fruit Takes a Major Step in the International Market
Thai processed fruit is taking a big step in the export market. To improve the potential of export products, the Thai government is lending farmers support as well as helping to increase sales opportunities in the global market. Agriculture contributes largely to Thailand’s economic growth. Produce remains the biggest source…
Planning a Trip to Thailand during COVID-19: Important Things Travellers Need to Know
”A user-friendly checklist of points covering before, during, and after travelling to Thailand.“ The TAT Newsroom has compiled the relevant entry requirements during the current COVID-19 travel restrictions for international travellers planning a trip to Thailand, including Thai nationals and foreign expatriates returning from overseas. Kindly note that this information…
TRA Reports Wavering Consumers Confidence Due to Omicron Variant
The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) says consumer confidence is less optimistic due to the new Omicron coronavirus variant and has urged all sides to cooperate in addressing the crisis. According to TRA Vice President Chatchai Tuongratanaphan, the Retail Sentiment Index (RSI) for December 2021 showed a less-than-optimistic outlook due to…
Thailand Named #1 Destination in Asia for Global Retirees
Internationalliving.com has ranked Thailand the best destination in Asia and the 11th best in the world in its 2022 global retirement index. According to the website, the rankings and indices are based on various factors including the cost of living, food, medical cost, visa convenience, weather, things to do, tradition,…
Health Ministry Says No Reports of ’Flurona’ in Thailand
The Ministry of Public Health has confirmed that Thailand has had no reported cases of influenza and coronavirus co-infections known as ’flurona.’ Dr Supakit Sirilak, director-general of the Department of Medical Sciences (DMS), said the name ’flurona’ derives from the words ’flu’ and ’corona.’ The two viruses, both targeting the…
Authorities in Bangkok Say Restaurants Can Serve Alcoholic Drinks Until 9PM
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced that alcoholic beverages can be served until 9:00 PM at eateries in the capital with SHA+ certification or that meet Thai Stop COVID 2+ standards. The announcement was signed by Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang and goes into effect today (Sunday, 9 Jan). Entertainment…
Armed Forces Instructed to Prepare Assistance for Covid-19 Infections
The Royal Thai armed forces has been instructed to keep a close watch on the Omicron coronavirus situation and prepare medical staff and field hospitals for new COVID-19 patients. According to Spokesperson for the Defence Ministry Kongcheep Tantravanich, Deputy Defence Minister Gen Chaicharn Changmongkol chaired a video conference meeting with…
Three More Provinces Added to Sandbox Program, Test & Go Pre-approved Applicants Allowed to Enter Thailand
The government will add three more provinces to the sandbox program that currently only applies to Phuket and still allows applicants who were already approved under the Test & Go quarantine-free scheme to enter the country. A top-level policy meeting on Friday approved three islands in Surat Thani province -…
Sorting of infectious waste being promoted in Bangkok
Increased public relations efforts are now being made to encourage people in Bangkok to sort their infectious waste and deposit them at dedicated collection spots so the wastes can be handled and disposed of safely. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has been placing infectious waste bins for the disposal of…