Thailand is set to charge foreign travelers an entry free when they arrive from April of this year. The controversial new measure was mooted last year, but looks set to finally become official in just a few months. The decision comes amidst a backdrop of uncertainty regarding the tourism situation in the country, after the…
Scuba Diving in Thailand: An Epic Solo Adventure
Up at sunrise and en route to the harbor, my stomach fluttered with both nerves and excitement. I had booked an all-day boat dive through my hostel in Phuket, though I hadn’t been scuba diving in years. Despite the quick refresher course I’d completed in preparation for the trip, I still felt unsure. I hoped…
Thailand Reopens 3 More Destinations For International Travelers
Thailand Reopens More Sandbox Locations Thailand will reopen 3 more Sandbox destinations from 11 January 2022, after the nation has agreed to extend the ban of the Test & Go system. After making travel easier in late-2021, Thailand has paused the scheme which allowed travelers to skip mandatory quarantine. Thailand plans to treat the virus…
Thailand Announces It Will Begin Dropping Quarantine For Tourists
Last night, the Prime Minister of Thailand Prayuth Chan-o-cha revealed his country’s plans to allow travelers from some countries to be able to enter the country without having to quarantine upon their arrival. The news is bound to be celebrated by travelers, as the country’s previous entry requirements and mandatory hotel quarantine have long been…
47 countries have been removed including Mexico and Thailand
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that 47 countries will be removed from the 54-strong UK red list from Monday 11th October. This includes some favourite holiday hotspots such as Mexico, Thailand and all of Africa. This means that as of 4am on Monday, British nationals will be able to return from these countries…
Thailand To Delay Reopening of Popular Tourism Destinations Until November
Because of a slower than expected vaccination rollout, Thailand is considering delaying reopening many of its major tourist destinations in October. Reports from Thailand suggest that the Thai government will delay the reopening of five provinces as each provinceâs vaccination rate still lags behind the 70 percent coverage required to open up next month. The…
Thailand announces ‘Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension’ for fully vaccinated MENA travellers
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced updates to its Phuket Sandbox programme – which was pivotal to the country’s tourism recovery – with the “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension”. Receiving approval from the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) in Thailand, programme provides fully vaccinated travellers from the Middle East with opportunities to visit multiple…
Chiang Mai, Thailand Delays Reopening Until October
The Thai authorities have been on account of open Chiang Mai for tourism in August or September, however circumstances of COVID-19 have spiraled because the summer time started. Thailand began its sandbox scheme in Phuket and Koh Samui in July, and Thailand is set to expand the sandbox scheme to the next islands: Koh Phi…
