Thailand Travel Advice 2022: Things to know before traveling to Thailand

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Thailand was one of the first Southeast Asian countries to open to tourism when the Covid-19 epidemic was gradually brought under control. In particular, Thailand is not only open to tourism but also exempts quarantine for travelers from 64 countries around the world. This decision of Thailand brings more hope for travel enthusiasts. However, passengers to Thailand still need to comply with epidemic prevention measures. The following article will answer about public health orders in Thailand and suggest destinations and activities in Thailand.
 

1. Entry requirements

From 1 June 2022, Thailand has simplified the entry rules for all tourists. The requirements now correspond to 2 group of touristes: vaccinated and unvaccinated/ not fully-vaccinated.

Pre-Arrival:
For unvaccinated/not fully - vaccinated travellers, they are required to prepare for the following documents:
- A valid passport, or a Border Pass for arrivals via border checkpoints.
- A Thailand Pass.
- An insurance policy with coverage no less than US$10,000. Thais and foreign expatriates under Thailand’s national healthcare coverage are exempt from this requirement.

For vaccinated travellers, except for the above documents, they have to show the Certificate of COVID-19 Vaccination in order to visit Thailand:
- Travellers 18 years old and older: fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine at least 14 days.
- Travellers unaccompanied from 5-17 years old must have at least 1 approved vaccine dose. If traveling with parents, they are exempted from this requirement.
- Travellers with a history of COVID-19 infection who have recovered by medical treatment, and travellers who have received at least one dose of an approved vaccine post-infection must have a certificate of COVID-19 recovery.

Arrival:
- Upon arrival, all travellers must go through entry screening such as body temperature checks, and present the required documents to the immigration/health control officer.
- Vaccinated travellers will be allowed to freely discover Thailand. However, those arriving by land with a Border Pass will only be allowed to stay for no more than three days in the designated areas.
- Unvaccinated/ not fully-vaccinated one will have to show a negative result from an RT-PCR test or professional ATK (NOT self-ATK) within 72 hours and follow the instructions and guidelines of the Health Control officer at the point of arrival.

During stay:
Both groups of travellers are required to strictly follow health and safety standards. Travelers who are experiencing COVID-like symptoms should get tested. If they test positive, they must receive appropriate medical treatment.

2. Visa requirements

Foreign travellers can go to Thailand through the Tourist Visa Exemption Or Visa On Arrival program. Both programs must be applied for Thailand Pass before departure. Here are the details:

Tourist Visa Exemption
Currently, Thailand allows travellers from 64 countries to travel in Thailand without a visa in 30 days:
 

1. Andorra 2. Argentina (90 days) 3. Australia 4. Austria 5. Bahrain 6. Belgium 7. Brazil (30 days and 90 days) 8. Brunei 9. Cambodia (14 days only) 10. Canada 11. Chile (90 days) 12. The Czech Republic 13. Denmark 14. Estonia 15. Finland 16. France 17. Germany 18. Greece 19. Hong Kong 20. Hungary 21. Iceland 22. Indonesia 23. Ireland 24. Israel 25. Italy 26. Japan 27. Korea (30 days and 90 days) 28. Kuwait 29. Laos 30. Latvia 31. Liechtenstein 32. Lithuania

33. Luxembourg 34. Macau 35. Malaysia 36. Maldives 37. Mauritius 38. Myanmar (14 days only) 39. Monaco 40. Mongolia 41. Netherlands 42. New Zealand 43. Norway 44. Oman 45. Peru (30 days and 90 days) 46. Philippines 47. Poland 48. Portugal 49. Qatar 50. Russia 51. San Marino 52. Singapore 53. The Slovak Republic 54. Slovenia 55. South Africa 56. Spain 57. Sweden 58. Switzerland 59. Turkey 60. Ukraine 61. United Arab Emirates 62. United Kingdom 63. The United States 64. Vietnam

In addition, travellers must adhere to the following requirements:

• The trip is for tourism purposes.
• Travellers must have a return ticket within 30 days from the date of entry. Otherwise, the visa will not be accepted.
• Travellers need to prove they have a budget of at least THB 10,000/person during their stay in Thailand.

The VISA ON ARRIVAL
List of 19 countries that allow receiving a visa on arrival in terms of 15 days: 
1. Bulgaria
2. Bhutan
3. China
4. Cyprus
5. Ethiopia
6. Fiji
7. Georgia
8. India
9. Kazakhstan
10. Malta
11. Mexico
12. Nauru
13. Mauritius
14. Papua New Guinea
15. Romania
16. Saudi Arabia
17. Taiwan
18. Uzbekistan
19. Vanuatu


In addition, travellers must adhere to the following requirements:

• The trip is for tourism purposes.
• Traveller must have a return ticket within 30 days from the date of entry. Otherwise, the visa will not be accepted.
• Travellers need to prove they have a budget of at least THB 10,000/person during their stay in Thailand.
• A fee of THB 2,000 is required upon entry (this amount is subject to change). This fee must only be paid in cash and Thai currency.

3. See and do in Thailand

The list of things to do in Thailand is practically endless, thanks to its unique culture, beautiful nature, and modern development. Thailand has long been known as a desirable tourist destination for many travellers around the world. The number of tourists coming to Thailand and returning for the second time both increased significantly. 
As one of the most attractive countries in the world with many unique and outstanding temple architecture, tourists can admire the religious beauty of Thailand. Not only famous for its unique temple architecture, but Thailand also attracts tourists through its absorbed beaches. 
 
The Historic City of Ayutthaya is another famous destination when coming to Thailand. Ayutthaya presents a glimpse into the glory of ancient Thailand. This is truly the perfect spot for travellers who love to wander among the glorious but romantic ruins of the old capital. This relic is also considered as the Cultural Heritage Park because of the ancient green trees and smooth grass all over architectural ruins and the fresh, quiet atmosphere. Therefore, Ayutthaya is known as an oasis of temples by the Chaophraya River. 

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