Thailand is now fully open for travel and here’s everything you need to know

Planning a trip to Thailand during the upcoming holiday season? Well, there is good news for you! The Land of Smiles joins the growing number of Asian destinations dropping their COVID-related travel restrictions starting from the 1st of October. This news comes as Asia buckles up to reopen itself to the world. For instance, Hong Kong recently ended its mandatory hotel quarantine, and Japan announced that tourists can visit the country with a visa and will no longer go through a travel agency from the 11th of October.

In this Pacific Prime Thailand article, let’s learn more about the latest announcement by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Thailand is fully open

The TAT recently announced that international travelers to Thailand would no longer need to show proof of vaccination or ATK test results for entering the country. The TAT also declared that an extended stay would be an option for international travelers. As a result, tourists can now enjoy an extended stay of 45 days (from 30 days) on their travel visa.

“Thailand has fully reopened to the world’s tourists with the message, through the ‘Visit Thailand Year 2022-2023: Amazing New Chapters’ campaign, that our fascinating destination offers something for everyone under the From A-Z: Amazing Thailand Has It All’ concept. We invite tourists to come and experience the existing and new tourism offerings in Thailand which, together with the kingdom’s increasing move towards sustainable and responsible tourism, will make for a truly memorable holiday.” – Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, TAT Governor, said.

Quarantine free Thailand

The country carefully planned a gradual reopening to international tourism from the 1st of July 2021, with programs such as the Phuket Sandbox, Samui Plus, and 7+7 Extension programs followed by the Thailand Pass registration scheme. Now, the kingdom has fully reopened, with several international events and local festivals coming up. This move is part of Thailand’s commitment to treating COVID-19 as a flu. Note that the country is also one of the first in the region to publicize such an approach.

The Land of Smiles is also dropping its approach to isolation, with those who contract the virus with mild symptoms no longer asked to self-isolate. Travelers will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination or test results when visiting crowded venues.

What you need to know before traveling to Thailand

Even though Thailand is fully open for tourism, it is a good idea to take a few safety measures during your travel because you don’t want to fall sick during your much-awaited vacation. Here’s a list of things that could help ease your travel experience even more:

• Wash your hands regularly
• Sanitize your hands with an alcohol-based sanitizer from time to time
• Wear a face mask in public areas
• Carry a mosquito repellent
• Make a note of the closest hospitals to your place of stay
• Get travel health insurance

Secure comprehensive travel insurance with Pacific Prime

If you are planning to travel to the Land of Smiles after the latest news, it’s a good idea to secure travel insurance for yourself and your loved ones. Travel insurance will cover you in case of an accident or an unexpected illness. And Pacific Prime Thailand can help you find the right travel insurance plans that meet your requirements and budget.

Pacific Prime has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry and maintains a robust global presence. So, contact Pacific Prime Thailand today for a free quote!

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Lakshmi Chirumamilla

Lakshmi is an experienced writer with a passion for insurance trends and economics. She has been writing professionally for the past 6 years. Lakshmi has worked on numerous in-depth reports analyzing various insurance trends and providing valuable insights for readers.

Since joining Pacific Prime, Lakshmi has gained a comprehensive understanding of different kinds of health insurance and their importance in people's lives. Her expertise in this area has allowed her to produce informative and engaging content that helps individuals make informed decisions regarding their health insurance.

Lakshmi's clear, concise, and engaging writing style makes complex insurance concepts accessible to readers of all levels and also adheres to Pacific Prime’s motto: - “Simplifying Insurance.”

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