Updated measures for entering the Kingdom of Thailand announced, starting April 1st

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The updated measures for entering the Kingdom of Thailand have been announced and made official in the Royal Gazette, Thailand’s legal bulletin, starting on April 1st.

Travelers are no longer required to provide a negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of departure. However, the RT-PCR test requirement for the on-arrival date remains unchanged. Travelers must have a fully paid hotel reservation confirmation for the arrival date which must include an RT-PCR test, ATK test kit, and airport pick-up. Thailand Pass must still be completed and approved prior to arrival in Thailand.

It is noted that some airlines may still require an RT-PCR test or extra documentation before boarding. Travelers must check with the airline on specific requirements prior to boarding.

The quarantine period for Alternative Quarantine (AQ) will be reduced to 5 days for travelers who are not fully vaccinated and proof of vaccination is no longer required.

The quarantine period for the Sandbox program will be reduced to 5 days.

May be an image of text that says "สถานกงสุลให้ นครี Updated measures starting on 1 April 2022 Travellers are no longer required to provide a negative RT-PCR test within 72 hours of departure. Some airlines may require a RT-PCR test or extra documentation before boarding. Travellers must check with the airline specific requirements prior to boarding. The quarantine period for Alternative Quarantine (AQ) will be 5 travellers who renot ully vaccinated. and proof no longer required. The quarantine period for the Sandbox program will be reduced to days."

Photo Courtesy: Royal Thai Consulate-General, Sydney

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Nop Meechukhun
National News Writer at The Pattaya News from September 2020 to October, 2022. Born and raised in Bangkok, Nop enjoys telling stories of her hometown through her words and pictures. Her educational experience in the United States and her passion for journalism have shaped her genuine interests in society, politics, education, culture, and art.