Thailand Proposes More Covid Travel Requirements Like Proof of Vaccination, But Needs Final Cabinet...
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Led by Minister of Public Health and Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, multiple government agencies agreed in principle this afternoon, January 5th, 2023, to more stringent Covid requirements for visitors to Thailand.
It’s important...
New Mandatory Covid-19 Testing for Visitors from Thailand Going to India Hurting Indian Tourism...
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A new requirement for Indian tourists returning from Thailand and four other countries to conduct a mandatory Covid-19 RT-PCR test is severely hurting tourism, say Thai tourism officials.
The requirement, which went into effect on...
Thai Public Health Minister Assures There Will be no Lockdown when China Re-opens Borders
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The Thai Minister of Public Health announced on Tuesday, January 3rd, that Thailand will not implement lockdown or strict regulations in response to the easing of harsh travel restrictions that is soon to...
Private Sector in Phuket Struggles with Labor Shortage amid Forecast of One Million Chinese...
The president of the Thai Southern Hotel Association said Tuesday, January 3rd, that Phuket is struggling with a severe shortage of labor amid the anticipated arrival of one million Chinese tourists.
Mr. Suksit Suwanditkul expected...
Thai Doctor Urges Thais to Get Covid-19 Booster in Wake of China’s Border Re-opening
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Dr. Manoon Leechawengwongs, a Thai pulmonologist from Vichaiyut Hospital, came out on Monday, January 2nd, to suggest that Thai people get a booster jab against Covid-19 in light of China’s borders reopening on...
Thailand Plans to Offer COVID Vaccine Shots to Chinese Tourists, India Set to Enforce...
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 The Thai Minister of Public Health revealed that Thai officials are planning to offer Chinese tourists a booster jab against Covid-19 when they arrive on January 8th, 2023.
Anutin Charnvirakul, the Thai Health minister,...
China Announces End to Covid-related Border Closures and Quarantine measures
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No more mandatory quarantine. No more restrictions on flights. A negative testing result 48 hours before the trip is the only Covid requirement to travel to China as of January 8th.
China published two notices...
His Royal Majesty the King of Thailand and Her Royal Majesty the Queen test...
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The Bureau of the Royal Household announced this afternoon (December 17th) stating that His Royal Majesty the King and Her Royal Majesty the Queen have been diagnosed positive for COVID-19.
The announcement states that...
Thai Public Health Minister says he disagrees with 4 AM nightspot closing, says it...
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 Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said he disagreed with allowing nightspots in certain tourism spots to stay open until 4 AM because it could spread Covid-19.
Anutin, who is the main proponent of...
Hong Kong leader John Lee tests positive for Covid-19 following APEC summit in Bangkok
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Hong Kong leader and Chief Executive John Lee, 64, tested positive for Covid-19 upon arrival at the Hong Kong airport where he was returning from the APEC summit in Bangkok.
John Lee had direct interaction...