WHO DG, Chief Scientist Congratulate India As WHO Approves Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin
As the World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved Bharat Biotech COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin for emergency use, the international health agency’s Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan on Wednesday congratulated India for the vaccine approval. WHO DG Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus took to Twitter and reacted to Covaxin emergency nod: Glad to see one more vaccine, #Covaxin, being granted WHO…
Bang Sue vaccination center accepts walk-ins for adolescents
The Central Vaccination Center at Bang Sue Grand Station has since yesterday been offering the COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents without an appointment. Teenagers 12-18 years old can travel to the site to get their first jab of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine until 10 November. The Central Vaccination Center (CVC) at Bang…
Health Ministry reiterates Universal Protection practices after country reopening
The Ministry of Public Health continues to urge the general public to adopt the Universal Protection approach against COVID-19, following the relaxation of several COVID-19 control restrictions. Businesses are asked to implement the COVID Free Setting measures to prevent transmission at their venues. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) said…
Repatriation Schedule for November 2021
Following are the upcoming #VandeBharatMission flights from Bangkok to India for the month of October and November 2021. Indian nationals wishing to return to India are required to register at https://embassyofindiabangkok.gov.in/indian_national_form. Email cons.bangkok@mea.gov.in for more information.
How to book #VandeBharatMission Flights
Here are steps, how to book #VandeBharatMission flights from Thailand to India. The following two links may be used for registrations : For Indian nationals : https://embassyofindiabangkok.gov.in/indian_national_form For OCI Card holders: https://embassyofindiabangkok.gov.in/stranded_indian
COVID-19 CERTIFICATE OF VACCINATION
The Department of Disease Control has issued a vaccine passport called the “COVID-19 CERTIFICATE OF VACCINATION,” as published in the Royal Gazette. In this document, there are details of the immunization certificate for international travel.Here is the information about required documents and contact offices for those who would like to…
List of Countries, Territories Permitted to Enter Thailand Grows to 63
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated the list of countries and territories where individuals are permitted to enter Thailand under the Royal Thai Government’s plan to reopen the country. According to a new announcement signed by the permanent secretary for foreign affairs, Thani Thongphakdi, additional areas from which individuals…
Winter in Thailand to officially begin on 2 November
As Thailand is moving away from the rainy season, the Meteorological Department has announced that this year’s winter season will officially begin next week, with the early-winter climate expected to be similar to last year. The Meteorological Department said winter will officially start on 2 November 2021. Some weather events…
Bangkok to lift alcohol ban on November 1
The Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee has resolved to lift the ban on alcoholic beverage consumption in restaurants that have been certified with the SHA+ Standards; entertainment venues, pubs, bars, karaoke, and massage parlors excluded. On October 30, 2021, the Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee made known its resolution to amend orders…
Thailand Pass FAQs (As of 31 October 2021)
REGISTRATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS 1. When will Thailand Pass be open for registration? – Thailand Pass will be open for registration starting from 1 November 2021 at 09.00hrs (Bangkok Time) 2. Is registration in Thailand Pass required for all 3 schemes traveling into Thailand? – Effective from 1 November 2021, all travelers…