Anyone wishing to realize entry into Thailand will soon be required to indicate proof of receiving a minimal of two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine previous to their arrival. The measure will apply to all arrivals in the kingdom regardless of nationality.
The Ministry of Public Health is planning to reintroduce the previous entry requirement amid concerns that Chinese vacationers will import a caseload of Covid into Thailand when China – where the virus is rampant – reopens its border on Sunday, January 8.
Behind the scenes was not clear about when the measure would come into effect. It is predicted to begin out someday earlier than January 12 when the first flight from China to Thailand is scheduled to reach at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, however that is but to be confirmed.
The vaccine requirement and different measures the ministry plans to implement on arrivals will first must be accredited by the Cabinet.
Although the reintroduction of the vaccine requirement is a direct result of China’s reopening, Anutin said it’ll apply to arrivals from all nations to ensure everyone is “treated equally.”
As nicely as proof of vaccination, all visitors will be required to take out medical insurance that covers Covid previous to their departure.
When in Thailand, vacationers ought to wear face masks on public transport and in public locations. If they develop Covid signs, they should take an ATK test, suggested the ministry.
The ministry asks travellers to postpone their trip to Thailand if they start to develop symptoms.
Thailand will not check travellers for Covid on arrival, citing that China requires anybody flying out of the country to obtain a adverse RT-PCR check before departure.
Meanwhile, the ministry is advising the people of Thailand to obtain at least 4 doses of the vaccine to mitigate the risk when Chinese tourists flood again into the kingdom..