Once one of the strictest countries in the world regarding pandemic management, Thailand is proposing to declare Covid an endemic disease in three major tourist hotspots. Soon, tourists may enjoy a much freer Phuket, Koh Samui and Koh Chang, ahead of a wider relaxation in rules already set to take place later in the year. …
The Phuket Sandbox, Thailand’s program that allows foreign travelers to enter the country and stay in Phuket without needing to quarantine, has been given the green light by the Thai government to expand. The expansion means that those who enter as part of the sandbox scheme will be able to visit other destinations in the …
Thailand’s attempts to restart tourism in the Land of Smiles have been dealt further blows as the island of Phuket – currently welcoming fully vaccinated international travelers as part of a ‘sandbox scheme’ – has added more travel restrictions, while other Thai provinces are only permitting vaccinated travels to enter. A mixed success so far, …
In a regular year, hordes of tourists by the millions descend on the beaches, markets and islands of Thailand in search of sun, scenery and some sort of spiritual awakening. This year and the one that preceded it, however, are not regular years, and now Thailand finds itself devoid of the tourists that keep so …
The Tourist Authority of Thailand has set out its complete guidelines for the Phuket Sandbox reopening on July 1st and the proposed Koh Samui, Koh Tao, and Koh Phangan reopening on July 15th. The Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently confirmed it will open Phuket for vaccinated tourists on the 1st of July. However, until …
If you have found yourself patiently waiting for the borders to open again. There is light at the end of the tunnel, the glowing sunshine rising over the sandy beaches of Phuket. Starting July 1st – fully vaccinated tourists will be welcome to fly directly into Thailand’s most popular island. Here are our top picks …
The Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed its plans to reopen Phuket to vaccinated international tourists on July 1st, 2021. Despite being one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations – attracting almost 40 million visitors annually – Thailand has been challenging to enter since the COVID-19 pandemic began. “From 1 July, 2021, vaccinated …
Around the world, the feeling seems to be that the tide has turned in the battle against Covid-19. With increasing numbers of both domestic and international destinations now becoming legitimate travel options, travelers would be forgiven for thinking that the end was in sight. Even countries that are having a rough time of it at the moment are still …
Thailand, in an effort to bolster tourism to the kingdom, has announced that instead of spending their 10 day mandated quarantine in one of the designated hotels tourists may instead opt to spend their isolation at sea. The initiative was announced earlier this month by the Digital Economy Promotion Agency (DEPA), in partnership with the …
The government of Thailand has officially approved a proposal to reopen the country to all foreign tourists in a phased approach starting today. Tourism represents around 13% of Thailand’s total economy, so it’s no surprise that the government is doing all that it can to kickstart tourism. Thailand has been providing constant public updates about …
Travel around the world at present is dependent on a range of factors. From providing negative Covid-19 tests to showing proof of vaccination, tourists are required to jump through a series of hoops in order to be able travel once more. Yet, as countries become desperate to restart tourism, other solutions are being found. Much …