Travellers have been waiting for this announcement for over two years and here it is
Thailand is now available to practically everybody with a valid passport
and getting into the nation is almost as simple as before COIVD
you'll be back in this amazing nation in no time
with a bit of planning and effort
but what do you need to bring?
what are the requirements to enter now?
There are virtually no Chinese or Russian tourists
if you have watched the news lately, you know why
also, the fact that the country banned foreign tourists for almost two years
makes the kingdom an excellent place to visit
more visitors are returning to the picturesque Land of Smiles
a term used to describe the country by foreign visitors
now Thailand has reached its most open status for travel in the last two years
however, entering isn't the same as it was in 2019
and most tourists still have concerns or reservations about what it's like to enter right now
I'll guide you through the entry travel requirements, pre-departure procedures,
arrival processes, current situation, and last but foremost
you must bring this
if you don't bring this or don't bring enough of it
you will have a miserable time
fully vaccinated international visitors: there is no need for quarantine or a COVID-19 test
including Thai nationals
all international visitors must have at least $10,000 USD COVID-19 insurance coverage
excluding Thai nationals
international visitors and Thai nationals must apply for a Thailand Pass before departing
this is where you confirm your $10,000 USD health insurance policy
if you haven't been vaccinated yet and would like to travel to Thailand
here's what you need to do
unvaccinated international visitors must have a PCR COVID-19 test certificate
and the test must be taken within 72 hours of departure
and must be presented upon arrival
must have at least $10,000 USD in COVID-19 insurance coverage
except for Thai nationals
and then apply for a Thailand Pass
it is being reported that Thailand Pass will no longer be required sometime in the future
but more about that later
for fully vaccinated international visitors
you don't have to do anything
besides the usual
going through immigration, picking up your luggage
watching out for ladyboys
and you're good to go
everything should take less than five minutes were required for the entire process
the longest wait might be waiting in line at immigration to get the stamp on your passport
and wait to get your luggage
but since fewer people are travelling there shouldn't be any long lines
and the beaches will not be overcrowded
once you're outside the airport, there are no other restrictions
you will not be required to show your Thailand Pass documents again
for unvaccinated international visitors
if the pre-travel PCR test certificate is negative
they will not be required to do the mandatory quarantine
if the visitors cannot submit a negative pre-travel PCR test certificate
obtained 72 hours before arrival in Thailand
they will face a five-day mandatory quarantine
unvaccinated international visitors who are unable or reluctant to take a PCR test before travelling
may still apply for a Thailand Pass
still, they must pre-book five days of quarantine at a hotel
to sum everything up
there will be no more Test-and-Go or sandbox programs for all tourists
regardless of vaccination status
but everyone must register on the Thailand Pass website
give this video a thumbs up for no more mandated quarantine
no more Tests-and-Go
no more PCR tests and soon no more Thailand Pass
getting into Thailand after may 1st is now a breeze
especially for fully vaxxed visitors and Thai nationals
once the government removes Thailand Pass the entry procedure will be back to pre-COVID
according to the tourism and sports ministry
the cancellation of Thailand Pass registration is expected to take place on June 1st
and international travelers will use their TM-6 immigration form for vaccination declaration
so, make sure to subscribe because we will make another video and let you know when that happens
by getting rid of the Thailand Pass
Thai embassies and consulates will have to do less work to approve other documents
the Tourism and Sports Minister said
the cancellation of the Thailand Pass would lead to a more seamless travel experience that would increase tourism to Thailand
a large number of tourists may be seen wandering the streets of Bangkok
there is a noticeable increase in foreign visitors
you can see foreign tourists are coming to beaches and temples
while many shops are at full capacity
although many are still closed
hotels and tour companies are busy with the influx of foreign tourists
though most of the visitors are Thais from other parts of the country and only a few are from Europe
there are hardly any Chinese tourists in Thailand at the moment
nearly 400 million Chinese are estimated to be under some form of lockdown in china in April
Xi Jinping wanted to stop the fast-moving omicron outbreak with their zero coveted strategy
the Russians have been struck hard with sanctions and can't use their bank or credit cards
making it impossible for most Russians to travel abroad
if they are in Thailand, they are likely stranded here
in Pattaya, all the beaches are open as are the stores and shops
although many of the stores are still closed
many more are likely to be closed until they get a new owner
Walking Street is open and it is now closed off to vehicles during the evenings
just like before
in my opinion, about 10% to 30% of the bars and shops are open in Pattaya
Thailand is still fighting the omicron wave
with new daily cases averaging around 5,000 to 10,000 cases and deaths under 60 people per day
restaurants, pubs bars, can offer alcohol till midnight on May 1st
wearing face masks is encouraged rather than mandated in many parts of Thailand
where you will observe the majority of Thais do wear face masks
the general, rule of thumb is to wear a face mask indoors and in crowded places
this includes shopping malls, airports, inside a taxi, subway, or 7-eleven, and many other establishments
anywhere with large crowds is a good idea to cover up
if you walk down the street, most people still wear face masks
if you're on the beach, wearing a mask is optional
and last but foremost, you must bring this
MONEY. bring lots of cash
at least bring enough money to get by for the duration of your stay
when you arrive you can always withdraw more cash from an ATM
so, did anyone arrive after may 1st?
what was your experience of traveling here?
was it a breeze or still a pain in the butt?
let us know
if you haven't traveled here yet are you still waiting for the cancellation of the Thailand Pass?
if that's you, remember if they cancel the Thailand Pass and you are still not fully vaxxed
I think you are still required to do quarantine
hopefully I'm wrong
give this video a thumbs up for no more mandated quarantine
no more Test-and-Go, no more PCR tests, and soon no more Thailand Pass
if you are planning to travel to the kingdom
for many, now will be the easiest time to enter the kingdom for more than two years
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