PM calls for strict measures over concerns of COVID-19 spread
Thailand’s Prime Minister has expressed concern over the COVID-19 situation, in particular its spread via entertainment venues, and ordered strict measures to be imposed on bars, pubs and karaoke lounges, including 14 day closures if an infection is discovered. Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson, said the PM has reiterated that strict…
1,200 Road Checkpoints to Curb Drink-driving and Covid-19
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The Royal Thai Police Office will set up at least 1,200 road checkpoints to curb drink-driving, while local police will control Covid-19 spreaders, during the Songkran festival next week. National police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk said the goal was to reduce traffic accidents during the holiday by at least…
BMA Alerts People at Risk of Covid-19 in Thonglor and Ekkamai areas
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has urged people who had visited Krystal Club, Bla Bla Bar and Beer House in the Thonglor and Ekkamai areas from March 25 to 31 to fill a risk assessment form via the website as soon as possible. BMA’s Health Department and Urban Institute for Disease Prevention had reported…
Tourism Ministry Considers Free Inter- provincial Flights for Foreign Tourists
The Tourism and Sports Ministry is considering offering free cross-provincial flights for foreign tourists after airline workers are approved for COVID-19 inoculation this week. Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said from July 1, inoculated tourists exempt from quarantine might be tempted to extend their stay in the country after spending 10 days…
Thailand reduces quarantine for international arrivals from 1 April 2021
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that the Royal Thai Government has endorsed issuing a COVID-19 vaccination certificate in the kingdom, while approving shorter quarantine periods for international arrivals. Both measures take effect from today until further notice. Published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette on…
Cabinet Approves 7-Day Quarantine period for Fully Vaccinated Tourists
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The Cabinet has approved the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)’s plan to reopen the country with seven-day quarantine for foreign travellers. Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said the plan reduces the quarantine period to seven days for fully vaccinated tourists in Phuket, Krabi, Phang Nga, Pattaya and Chiang Mai. He…