📣📣 22 October 2021-- An update from the Thai government regarding Thailand's #COVID19 situation, reporting from the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

 📣📣 22 October 2021-- An update from the Thai government regarding Thailand's #COVID19 situation, reporting from the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA)

1. Schemes for Entering Thailand from 1 November 2021

Yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the list of 45 countries and 1 territory where individuals are permitted to enter Thailand without quarantine, based on specified guidelines, as shown on screen.

The CCSA and related agencies have carefully considered this list based on many factors. This includes coherence with other countries' reopening plans and international travel regulations, to ensure safety for everyone residing in Thailand and incoming travelers from abroad. Even though some countries/areas are not on this first list, but if you are fully vaccinated you can enter the Sandbox scheme which you can still travel freely within the Sandbox area.

The list will be revised in the middle of November and again at the beginning of December so hopefully there will be more countries/areas added during this very short period.

Starting from 1 November 2021 onwards, there will be three channels for those who wish to enter Thailand. First, fully vaccinated individuals who have been residing in these 45 countries and 1 territory for at least 21 consecutive days may enter Thailand without quarantine on the following conditions. They must have a negative RT-PCR test result issued within 72 hours before traveling. They must also undergo a RT-PCR test on their arrival date and wait for the result at a SHA Plus hotel or Alternative Quarantine (AQ) hotel for 1 night or until they receive confirmation of a negative result. Those who have just travelled out from Thailand will be exempt from the 21 days stay requirement in the listed countries and territory.

Second, fully vaccinated travelers may enter Thailand via the Sandbox scheme, but must stay in the Sandbox area for at least 7 days. Travelers under this scheme will have to undergo two RT-PCR tests. The first test is on the arrival date and the second test is on day 6 or 7 of their stay.

Third, Thai and foreign nationals who have not been fully vaccinated may enter Thailand, but will have to undergo Alternative Quarantine (AQ) for 10 days if they travel by air, and 14 days if they travel by land. They will have to take two RT-PCR tests on the arrival date and on day 8 or 9 of their stay.
More details can be found on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Facebook page.

2. Curfew to be lifted in Sandbox Provinces

In line with the gradual relaxation of measures towards Thailand's reopening, the current 11 pm – 3 am curfew will be lifted in the 17 pilot tourism provinces starting from 11 pm on 31 October 2021.

The 17 pilot tourism provinces include (1) Bangkok; (2) Prachuap Khiri Khan; (3) Phetchaburi; (4) Samut Prakan; (5) Chiang Mai; (6) Buriram; (7) Loei; ( 8 ) Nong Khai; (9) Udon Thani; (10) Chonburi; (11) Trat; (12) Rayong; (13) Krabi; (14) Phang Nga; (15) Phuket; (16) Ranong; and (17) Surat Thani

Please note that for some provinces, the curfew will only be lifted in specified low risk areas, not the entire province.

3. Requests for Vaccine Certificate through the Mor Prom application

The Bamrasnaradura Infectious Disease Institute has opened a new channel for requesting a vaccine certificate for international travel. From 18 October onwards, people who wish to apply for a vaccine certificate can register via the Mor Prom application.

After registering, users can select their preferred delivery channel, which includes self-pickup, postal delivery, or e-mail for a digital copy of the certificate. Payment can be made upon self-pickup, or by e-payment via QR code.

The Department of Disease Control (DDC) also announced that, as of 6 October 2021, 31,340 people walked in to request a vaccine certificate. Thus, an online platform for requesting vaccine certificates aims to reduce congestion and facilitate the application process. For more information, please contact the DDC hotline at 1442.