Thailand has scrapped its 'Thailand Pass' and 'Test & Go' schemes due to fears over the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-O-Cha has ordered the immediate suspension of new registrations for Thailand Pass and at the same reinstated mandatory quarantine effective immediately.
The PM announced on Tuesday afternoon that Test & Go will be put on hold until at least January 4, 2022.
The so-called 'Sandbox' programs will also be suspended.
"After Dec. 21, there will be no new registrations for 'Test and Go', only quarantine or Phuket sandbox," said deputy government spokeswoman Rachada Dhanadirek.
However, those who had already registered and are due to travel will still be able to enter the country, but they will be required to take a second RT-PCR test. When the test is required was not clear at the time of posting.
The PM took the decision following a meeting with the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) on Tuesday morning.
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This post was updated at 16.44
