As we know, this pandemic will go on for... we don't know how long. Borders may be closed now, but hope remains high for reopening in 2022. Travelling would have changed by next year with requirements of vaccination and perhaps PCR tests.
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THAILAND
Phuket is open for travelers. Quoted from CNBC:
According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), to avoid quarantining in Phuket, visitors must show:
- A vaccination certificate with a vaccine approved by the World Health Organization, or Thai health authorities, administered no fewer than 14 days before arriving; accompanying children are allowed
- A negative RT-PCR test (taken within 72 hours of departure)
- A medical insurance policy of no less than $100,000 that covers the stay
- An approval called a Certificate of Entry to enter
- Proof of payment for a 14-night stay and necessary Covid tests, or if staying less than two weeks, travelers must also show confirmed departure flights out of Thailand
- Proof that travelers spent the preceding 21 days in a low-risk or medium-risk country outlined on a list that is mostly in Thai on the website of Thailand’s Department of Disease Control
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/01/who-can-tra...llow-rules.html
Additional requirements:
- Upon arrival, travelers must undergo health screening
- Download monitoring application called ThailandPlus
- Must also take and pay for a Covid-19 test and await results at their hotel
- Additional tests are required on travel day 6 or 7, and for those staying longer, again on day 12 or 13
- Tourists must prepay and stay in hotels or homestays that have been certified as “SHA+” which denotes that they’ve met Safety and Health Administration measures and vaccinated more than 70% of employees.
Those who test negative can freely travel around Phuket, and after 14 days, to other parts of Thailand, provided they practice social distancing, submit to temperature checks and wear masks.
Timeline for reopening Thailand
July - August 2021
The ‘Island Approach’ will begin with Phuket from 1 July, followed by Surat Thani, including Samui-Phangan-Tao from 15 July. The approach will continue in August with an ‘Extension’ concept to be introduced. For Example, travel to Phuket and combine with Krabi, including Phi Phi, Koh Ngai and Railay or Phang Nga (Khao Lak and Koh Yao).
September 2021
From September, certain areas in Chiang Mai, Chonburi (Pattaya) and Buri Ram) will be opened for vaccinated tourists without quarantine.
Chiang Mai: Mueang, Mae Rim, Mae Tang and Doi Tao Districts
Chon Buri (Pattaya): Neo Pattaya, Pattaya City and Bang Lamung and Sattahip Districts
Buri Ram: Mueang District and the Chang Arena.
October 2021 and onwards
From October, Bangkok, Cha-Am and Hua Hin, as well as any other Thai destinations that are ready, will be reopened to vaccinated foreign tourists without quarantine.
TAT is also considering the reopening of other destinations with nearby tourist islands, including Pattaya (Ko Lan) and the provinces in the Eastern Economic Corridor (Chachoengsao, Chon Buri and Rayong).
https://news.cision.com/tourism-authority-o...y-2021,c3370827
This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Jul 6 2021, 10:26 AM
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