It’s been a tale of two years as far as the pandemic goes in Thailand. Their initial success in combating the spread of Covid-19 has evaporated, with the country this week setting new records for both the highest number of daily cases and deaths. The country is trying its best to reopen, with the Phuket …
Throughout the pandemic, Thailand has been seen as a refuge for many American and international travelers. With cases numbers that are just a fraction of the likes of those seen in other large countries, Thailand was a place that, although it required hoops to be jumped through prior to arrival, allowed travelers to put the …
Whilst international travelers arriving in Thailand at present are few and far between, those planning on visiting the Land of Smiles in the near future are to be forced to pay a tourist fee upon arrival. The idea of countries implementing a fee or tax on foreign travelers is not a new one, with several …
With the UK’s fast-spreading strain of Covid-19 now present in several different countries around the world, Thailand is considering a ban on entrants from the UK to prevent it from reaching the Land of Smiles and causing their recent spike to get even worse. The weekend saw Bangkok head into lockdown amid rising cases in …
A recent outbreak of cases of Covid-19 in Thailand in a province near to the capital has prompted discussions of potential lockdowns in the future. With the epicentre of the most recent cluster just 45km from Bangkok, it’s thought that the city will be one of the surrounding areas affected should emergency measures come to …
Following the news that Thailand was potentially considering allowing travelers from certain countries to enter without the need for a visa, it was confirmed yesterday that this plan has been given the go-ahead. Timed just before Thailand’s peak travel season, it’s hoped that more travelers take advantage of this incentive and provide a much-needed boost …