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Thailand’s Conditions for no-quarantine required for arrivals from 46 countries commencing from 01 November 2021 The government on Friday outlined conditions for quarantine-free entry from Nov 1 for arrivals by air from 46 countries, which also apply to people who recently left Thailand for those countries. It also gave details for arrivals under other criteria. […]

Thailand introduces new 3 million baht insurance requirement for ‘retirement’ visas In a revision to the rules for non-immigrant OA visas, foreigners will now be required to hold a minimum of 3 million baht in health insurance, for in-patient services, in order to be eligible for long-term stays in Thailand, 8 times more than the […]

Thailand’s healthcare system ranked among best in the world – 13th out of 89 countries Thailand’s health care system has been ranked among the best in the world, according to CEO WORLD magazine’s Health Care Index. The Health Care Index, which ranks 89 countries according to factors that contribute to overall health, ranked Thailand’s health […]

Thailand’s proposed THB 500 Tourist fee starting in 2022 could be nail in coffin Bangkok Post Editorial Early last week, news surfaced that the Centre for Economic Situation Administration rubber-stamped a proposal brought by the National Tourism Policy Committee to collect a “small tax” from tourists entering the country, starting in 2022. The fee, 500 […]

Five more tourist destinations in Thailand to be conditionally opened to visitors starting 01 November 2021 Phuket Sandbox proves a success with B2.3bn added to economy, says government Five more tourist destinations in Thailand will be opened to visitors starting Nov 1 on the condition that there is no new large Covid-19 cluster in the […]

40 Temples underwater as worst floods in 10 years hit historic Thai city of Ayutthaya in Thailand Several temples in Thailand’s historic city of Ayutthaya were underwater on Wednesday, as heavy monsoon rains flooded provinces across the country. More than 40 temples in Ayutthaya, home to ancient Buddhist temples, ruins, and monuments, have been affected […]

Thailand’s timing is out on proposed “welcome tax” on foreigners entering the country in 2022 The timing is out on Thailand’s announcement that it will impose an additional THB500 fee on foreigners entering the country sometime next year. Someone has lost touch with the bellwether’s warning that travellers are fed up with the increased costs […]