Thailand is easing travel restrictions once again. As of February 1, 2022 fully vaccinated travelers while not have to quarantine. Nevertheless, they will need to have not only one but two covid tests upon arrival. In November, when Thailand covid cases declined, the government created a so-called “test and go’ program. This program at that time allowed fully vaccinated travelers to avoid quarantine by taking one test on arrival.

The program was put on hold due to the Omicron variant. Now, that the effects of the variant are diminishing, Thailand is reinstating the program but adding a second required test.

Fully vaccinated travelers will be able to enter the country under the “Test and Go” program if they undergo a PCR test on arrival and spend a night in a prebooked hotel while awaiting results and then have a second test and hotel stay five days later. The visitor is responsible for the costs of the tests and hotels.

The “Test and Go” program is an alternate option to the Phuket Sandbox and related programs that allow travelers to quarantine at an approved resort with freedom.

A spokesperson for Thailand’s center that handles the covid situation stated “The country will benefit from both Thai and foreign visitors as well as investors who help stimulate the economy.”. The new restrictions will apply to travelers worldwide.

Since Thailand is easing travel restrictions, do you want to go? We would be happy to help you book the trip and negotiate the requirements.

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