UPDATED! TEST & GO scheme resumed from 1 February 2022
Thailand Pass up to 60 days in advance with confirmed payments for accommodation on Day 1 and Day 5, two RT-PCR tests, and a prearranged airport transfer on Day 1. Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today approved the resumption of the Exemption from Quarantine (TEST & GO) entry…
Authorities Promote Chinese New Year Safety Guidelines in Bangkok’s Chinatown
The Chinese New Year period starts today (30 Jan) amid ongoing COVID-19 transmissions and outbreaks. This year, Thais of Chinese descent will be able to observe Lunar New Year rites and visit shrines as usual, but these activities must comply with COVID-19 prevention measures. Officials from the Department of Health…
Bangkok to Accept Walk-in for AstraZeneca Vaccinations From January 31
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will provide AstraZeneca vaccinations for people of all nationalities aged 18 years or older starting this Monday. Dr. Suksan Kittisupakorn, Director of the BMA’s Medical Service Department, stated that the department is accelerating its vaccination rollout for citizens in Bangkok as much as possible. Aside from…
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…
Children Aged 5+ in Bangkok to Get COVID Jabs Next Month
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is preparing to launch a vaccination campaign for children 5-11 years old in February. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will be the main vaccine for this rollout. The BMA will use the lower-dose pediatric version of the vaccine. Children aged 5-11 will receive a 10-microgram dosage for…
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…