Thailand has new entry rules for all international visitors

Thailand has new entry rules for all international visitors after China opened its border on 8/1

According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT), Thailand will require international travelers to present a certificate of full COVID-19 vaccination before flying to Thailand, as the country prepares to receive more passengers. tourists after China reopened its borders on January 8.

Reuters reported that starting January 9, all foreigners entering Thailand must prove they have been vaccinated or provide a letter confirming they have recovered from COVID-19 within six months.

Unvaccinated travelers must present a medical certificate explaining why they have not been vaccinated.

CAAT said that airlines will be responsible for checking documents before passengers board the plane. CAAT has published a list of the number of doses required for the various COVID-19 vaccines on its website. The new measure will be in effect at least until the end of January.

The vaccination requirement was canceled by Thailand in October last year but has now been restored when China reopened its borders after easing its zero-COVID policy.

On January 8, government spokesman Traisuree Taisaranakul announced that the first commercial flight from China to Thailand – Xiamen Airlines flight MF833 – will arrive in Bangkok from Xiamen on January 9, carrying 286 passengers.

The new entry requirements do not apply to Thai passport holders or passengers transiting through Thailand.