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…
Novak Djokovic’s family and the Serbian government condemned Australia’s deportation of the tennis star as ‘scandalous’
Serbia’s premier and Novak Djokovic’s family have denounced as “scandalous” Australia’s deportation of the tennis star for not being vaccinated against COVID-19. The Serbian president said Djokovic would always be welcome in his homeland. A unanimous ruling by a three-judge bench rejecting Djokovic’s appeal against the cancellation of his visa…
Commerce Ministry to Set Up 3,050 Spots for Selling Affordable Consumer Goods
In response to the price appreciation of several consumer staples, such as pork, chicken and eggs, a plan is now underway to establish 3,050 locations at department stores, petrol stations, and community spaces for selling affordable products. The Cabinet will soon be asked to allow the disbursement of 1.4 billion…
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,…