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Thailand to Offer Free Covid-19 Tests and Vaccines to Visitors: Here’s How!

Visitors from around the world will soon have access to Covid-19 tests and vaccinations when arriving in Thailand. The Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Thursday that the government will be offering free Covid-19 tests to ill visitors and will provide vaccines to foreign tourists who request the service at “reasonable prices”. Dr Tares Krassanairawiwong, director-general of the Department of Disease Control (DDC), reported that the Covid-19 tests for ill visitors would be free. Health insurance is also required for travellers from China and India, with coverage of at least US$10,000 to cover their possible treatment if they test positive while in Thailand. Mr Anutin also said that Covid-19 vaccines for foreign tourists will be available on a voluntary basis at reasonable prices at specified locations. Initially, the vaccinations will be offered at Institute of Dermatology Thailand, Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital, Lerdsin Hospital, Rajavithi Hospital, Bangrak Medical Center, Bamrasnaradura Infectious…

Thailand Reverses Decision, No Longer Requires Proof of Covid Vaccination for Foreign Visitors

Just days after announcing a new requirement that foreign travelers to Thailand must present proof of Covid vaccination, the country has backtracked and withdrawn the rule. The vaccine certificate requirement, which was set to take effect on Monday, was scrapped due to concerns that it would deter tourists. The change comes as Thailand prepares for a wave of tourist arrivals from China, which has recently reopened its borders to the world and eliminated the need for quarantine upon arrival. According to Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the decision to waive the vaccine certificate requirement was made in order to avoid “inconvenience” to travelers, as most Thais and tourists from China and other countries have already been fully vaccinated and possess some immunity to the virus. Despite the chaos surrounding the vaccine rule, Thailand is still expecting to see 7 to 10 million Chinese travelers visit by air…

🇹🇭 Urgent COVID-19 update for inbound travelers to Thailand: Part Two!

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect travel around the world, Thailand has recently made a significant change to its requirements for travelers entering the country. According to the latest Notice to Airmen (Notam), unvaccinated travelers are now allowed to enter Thailand, provided they are willing to undergo a COVID-19 test upon arrival. This marks a significant change from previous requirements, which prohibited unvaccinated travelers from entering the country altogether. Despite this change, there are still a number of requirements that travelers to Thailand must meet in order to enter the country. One of the main requirements is proof of vaccination or recovery from COVID-19. All passengers 18 years of age or older must provide evidence that they have received a full course of vaccination or that they have recovered from COVID-19 within the past 180 days (six months). Passengers who are unable to provide proof of vaccination must have…

🇹🇭 Urgent COVID-19 update for inbound travelers to Thailand: Don’t get caught off guard

Thailand has recently implemented new measures for passengers arriving in the country by air. These measures are in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect public health. If you are planning to travel to Thailand by air, it is important to familiarize yourself with these requirements to ensure that you are able to smoothly enter the country. As of January 9th, passengers 18 years, and above are required to present a vaccination certificate or a letter from a doctor indicating that they have recovered from COVID-19 within the past 6 months (180 days). The vaccination certificate should indicate that the passenger has received a full course of a vaccine that is approved by the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The letter from a doctor should indicate that the passenger has tested negative for COVID-19 within the past 6 months and has fully recovered from the illness.…

Studies show that Thailand’s Covid-19 epidemic is being driven by concealed infections

In a Facebook post, Dr. Yong discussed the findings of two research conducted by the Chulalongkorn University Centre of Excellence in Clinical Virology. However, the level of protection depended on the number of doses administered. After a few months, the immunization, according to him, produced a reduction in immunity. In addition, he noted that patients should receive a booster shot every six months, or every four to five months if they belong to a high-risk category. In recent weeks, the number of hospitalizations due to Covid-19 has risen to more than 700 per day, and the number of deaths has risen to more than 10 per day. The government has decided to construct extra vaccination facilities in Bangkok and other Covid hotspots due to the rising pace of new illnesses. Yong noted that it was impossible to quantify the level of immunity necessary to prevent Covid-19 symptoms because the vast…

Crowds are advised to wear masks amidst a Covid rise

Yesterday, the Ministry of Public Health issued a warning that it is now strongly recommended that people wearing masks do so in crowded locations. They cannot wait to begin using them as soon as outbreaks take place, and they are looking forward to continuing to use them on a regular basis for the foreseeable future. For those of you who enjoy wearing masks, this warning is for you. The news of the increase in new Covid infections across Thailand, which ranges from 10% to 20% more cases, was announced in reaction to the situation. Following a discussion with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, the Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) has not yet disclosed whether or not they intend to promote a similar mask recommendation among the local community. Yesterday, the PPHO spoke with the secretary via video chat about a variety of COVID-related matters, such as…

Infections with the COVID-19 virus rose by 12.8% in the past week

Since the majority of patients had the Covid-19 vaccine and produced potent antibodies, this outbreak ought to be less severe. The drugs molnupiravir, paxlovid, and remdesivir are of great caliber and efficiency. The number of ill patients and fatalities remained relatively constant even as Covid infections increased. Unvaccinated individuals were more inclined to express criticism.On November 12, 329 patients developed lung inflammation, and 178 COVID infection patients required ventilators. Most people who need breathing assistance in the previous week were either unvaccinated or hadn’t received a booster shot. The CDC predicted that there would be a spike in diseases as a result of Thailand’s Covid alert being downgraded, which occurred at the same time that more travelers and crowds were present. Older people who hadn’t received vaccinations were advised by the DDC deputy director-general to stay indoors. To prevent unintentional disease spread, people who frequently visit high-risk locations, such as…

Tourists unwilling to visit Hong Kong due to present limitations

Despite the elimination of Covid-19 restrictions, travel agents in Hong Kong report low tourist numbers. Tourists are returning to Hong Kong in small groups rather than on planned tours, although the 0+3 rule discourages them from doing so. All guests must undergo a three-day health examination upon arrival. Arrivals to restaurants, pubs, amusement parks, and museums are banned for three days and must be coronavirus-screened. On September 26, Hong Kong repealed the seven-day hotel quarantine and implemented 0+3. Hsu of TIC asserted that certified travel brokers could not organize tours prior to 0+3. Before the pandemic, four out of five tourists to Hong Kong were from China. The majority of arriving groups were touring. In January 2020, China ceased issuing tourist visas to Hong Kong residents and has no intentions to resume. China reduced quarantine restrictions on Friday. Now, new guests are required to spend five days in hotel quarantine…

Thailand sends kid formula Covid-19 vaccinations to Myanmar

Thailand offered to share some of the Pfizer-supplied mRNA paediatric formulation stocks. Thailand has provided medication for children. Myanmar vaccinations for Covid-19 Collaboration between the Foreign Ministry, the Thai Embassy in Myanmar, the Department of Disease Control within the Public Health Ministry, and the importer of Pfizer vaccines, Zuellig Pharma Co Ltd, made the donation possible. For the donation to be made, Cabinet approval was required, and it was channeled through the Myanmar Red Cross Society. Previously, Thailand provided its western neighbor with one million doses of AstraZeneca-manufactured vaccinations. In response to a request from Myanmar’s minister of health, Thailand has donated 100,000 doses of Pfizer’s mRNA vaccine for children. Pfizer’s mRNA pediatric formulation is packaged in orange-capped vials and is intended for children aged five to eleven. Each 1.3-milliliter vial of vaccine is diluted with the same volume of saline. The vaccine is administered to children in 0.2-milliliter doses…

In the near future, Thailand’s face mask regulations will be eliminated

The Emergency Decree, which had been in place since the outbreak started, ended on October 1. Several critics say that the controversial decree gave the prime minister a lot of power. Reports say that the ministry is also working on three laws that would help pay for any future outbreaks of diseases that can be spread. But these laws won’t change what happened in the past. The first law gives people who are hurt by prevention and control measures money to make up for it. This payment would cover medical costs, damage to property, loss of income, and physical therapy. A second law says that people who don’t follow the rules for preventing disease would have to pay the Department of Disease Control. According to the old law, the Budget Bureau would set aside 11.5 billion baht for risk allowances and hazard pay for health and medical workers during the…