Traveling to Thailand during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning to travel to Thailand, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The basics
Thailand has recorded 88 deaths and over 27,000 cases of Covid-19 as of March 11.
All travelers need to obtain a Certificate of Entry in order to enter Thailand and are subject to a 14-day quarantine at a state-approved facility.
What’s on offer
Picture-perfect islands. Golden beaches with swaying palms. Ornate temples and lush forests. Thailand has long been the go-to destination for those after a no-nonsense, easy-on-the-eye tropical break.
Traveling to Thailand during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
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Thai minister wants earlier reopening date and no quarantine with one condition
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While Thailand’s COVID task force is considering easing or eradicating the mandatory quarantine for foreign travellers by October, Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn suggested an earlier reopening date in July given that the province has achieved herd immunity.
Speaking at a meeting with tourism representatives, Ratchakitprakarn stressed that the key to early reopening is vaccinating at least 70% of the population in three provinces. These three provinces are Phuket, Phang-Nga and Krabi, which are heavily reliant on tourism and is responsible for bringing 20% of the total tourism revenue in Thailand.
BANGKOK 15 March 2021: The first group of 58 travellers
successfully completed the first Villa Quarantine pilot project last week and
are now free to embark on a one-month tour of the country, the Tourism
Authority of Thailand announced at the weekend.
The Villa Quarantine project unfolded at the Sri Panwa Phuket, endorsed by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). It now paves the way for the launch of a larger area quarantine initiative that is tentatively scheduled from April to May 2021.
Minister of Tourism and Sports Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn
said: “The Villa Quarantine pilot project successfully allowed tourists to
travel and experience Thailand. It shows confidence in Thailand’s public health