Most hospitals and doctors overseas do not accept U.S. health insurance. a) if you hold a work permit or have already been granted permission from the Thai government to work in Thailand or b) if you have permanent residence in Thailand. Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel. — Passengers must have: – a Certificate of Entry issued by Royal Thai Embassy, and – a Fit to Fly health certificate issued at most 72 hours before departure. Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Some services and facilities in hotels may not be available e.g. Internal Restrictions: An emergency decree is currently in place until 31 October 2020. Thailand Latest News: More categories of foreigners will be allowed into country from October (Xinhua, 29.09.2020). In the event of an injury, appropriate medical treatment is typically available only in/near major cities. Non-residents are barred from entry. International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act (, Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat, and Songkhla provinces due to, U.S. citizens who travel abroad should always have a contingency plan for emergency situations. Travelers must commit to a minimum of 90 days. We strongly recommend that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your arrival in Thailand to avoid possible denied entry. Credit card payment is not always available. Remember that only local officials have the authority to investigate and to prosecute a crime. If you test positive whilst in ASQ: You and anybody travelling with you will automatically be transferred to hospital and held in isolation. A number of measures are in place, including instructions that you must not: enter high risk areas, hoard essential goods, attend public gatherings, propagate false information, Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases across Thailand during December, the Thai authorities have introduced a number of new disease control measures, including: Applying a Red / Orange / Yellow / Green rating for each of Thailand’s provinces that sets varying degrees of restrictions. When you get to Thailand, you will be subject to a 14-day quarantine in hospital at your own expense. Only Chiang Rai will be exempted, as it borders both Myanmar and Laos. he flights were operated between 14 airports and Bangkok’s Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi. In Chiang Mai and other northern provinces, annual agricultural burning, approximately February through late April, and forest fires cause days with unhealthy to hazardous air quality based on the U.S. index. Measures may also change or even be reimposed at short notice in response to COVID-19 conditions. Some services and facilities in hotels may not be available e.g. If you are taking an internal flight in Thailand, you may be asked to download an app or complete additional travel documentation. Fax: +(66) (53) 252-633, 053-252-633 (within Thailand) Provides Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Assistance to Northern Thailand rat Airport (Trat Province), Samui Airport (Surat Thani Province) and Sukhothai Airport (Sukhothai Province) are closed. 12.10.2020 Bangkok Airways in winter 2020/21 season schedules 2 new domestic routes, subject to Government Approval. A medical certificate indicating that you have tested negative for COVID-19 (RT-PCR test) within 72 hours before your departure. Automatic renewal of visas will be granted for foreign nationals whose visa has expired after 26 March. If you are seeking medical treatment in Thailand (except treatment for COVID-19), or are caring for someone seeking medical treatment in Thailand. Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Hua Hin, Krabi, Koh Samui and Surat Thani have been given permission to handle international flights which are repatriating foreign nationals, or Thai citizens coming home. Details of the measures may differ between different provinces. Some entertainment venues such as pubs and clubs are still temporarily closed or operating with restrictions. A curfew has been imposed across the Samut Sakhon province, active between 10pm – 5am, which will be in place until 3 January 2021. This extension will be until 31 July, for all visa types. In addition, the main IDC in Bangkok does not dependably provide adequate medical or mental health care. Essential services are exempted from this restriction. The travel advice is Do not travel to Thailand. The majority of hotels will ask to take your temperature on arrival and ask you to provide information on your recent travel history and any symptoms you may have related to COVID-19. Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai, Hua Hin, Krabi, Koh Samui and Surat Thani have been given permission to handle international flights which are repatriating foreign nationals, or Thai citizens coming home. Most shops and malls etc now have processes in place to register customers on entry and exit. If you hold a Foreigners work permit (WP3) and/or BOI certificate you should contact your local Royal Thai Embassy or consulate for a permit to travel to Thailand. Keep up to date with the latest health advice provided by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health and updates from the Thai government on the situation, including daily video briefings in English provided by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. *COVID-related restrictions in Thailand: An emergency decree is currently in place. The Thai Department of Disease Control has linked the smoking of cigarettes to the impact of coronavirus. If you still test positive after 14 days, the hospital may consider further quarantine either in hospital or self-isolating at home. More info here. Returning citizens are required to provide a medical certificate stating their health is fit for flying (“Fit to Fly” Health Certificate) and a letter certifying their return to Thailand issued by the Royal Thai Embassy, Thai Consular Office or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The reasons could be lack of flights, problems with Covid in their home country, medical reasons or something else that prevent you from leaving the country. Make two copies of all of your travel documents in case of emergency, and leave one with a trusted friend or relative. A number of measures are in place, including instructions that you must not: enter high risk areas, hoard essential goods, attend public gatherings, propagate false information. The first Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in Task has been closed until further notice. You must have a fit-to-fly health certificate, a medical certificate indicating that you have tested negative for COVID-19 (RT-PCR test) within 72 hours before your departure, either (a) a certificate from your parent agency/authority confirming that it will cover all medical expenses OR (b) proof of health insurance covering all medical expenditure, including for COVID-19, and a Certificate of Entry issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Some provinces may impose stricter measures including lockdowns on certain premises. On 27 April, the emergency decree was extended until 31 May. U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Food and Drug Administration are responsible for rules governing the transport of medication back to the United States. *Local level: Additional restrictions are in place in different provinces and in Bangkok. If suspected of carrying COVID-19, you may be denied entry into the country. Quarantine requirements: All travellers to Thailand, including all British nationals, are required to complete 14 days quarantine at a State Quarantine or Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) facility. For the month of September 2020, initially operation includes the following. This extension will be until 31 July, for all visa types. A daily curfew is in place nationwide from 22.00 to 04.00. See our webpage on help for U.S. victims of crime overseas. It was previously due to end on 30 April. Thailand Latest News: Government extends emergency rule against COVID-19 until 31 October (Xinhua, 28.09.2020). If you are a carrier of necessary cargoes. Medication should be purchased in consultation with a medical professional and from reputable establishments. leisure facilities. 28.07.2020 Thai AirAsia X in recent schedule update plans to resume scheduled operation as early as 01SEP20. A number of measures are in place, including instructions that you must not: enter high risk areas, hoard essential goods, attend public gatherings, propagate false information. Details of the measures may differ between different provinces. Essential services are exempted from this restriction. Smoking in public is banned and can result in a fine of up to 5,000 Baht. Keep up to date with the latest health advice provided by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health and updates from the Thai government on the situation. Trat Airport (Trat Province) is closed. Additionally, a certificate of entry issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required from members of a diplomatic mission. Measures may include curfew, banning of mass gatherings and allowing deployment of military forces for enforcement. *Data Collection: You may be required to download the Thai Chana COVID-19 tracking app on arrival in Thailand. Gatherings in Bangkok of five or more people are prohibited. Cross-border commuters (including students and school children) do not have to self-quarantine. Yellow fever may be required if arriving from certain countries with yellow fever, U.S. Embassy Bangkok Measures may also change or even be reimposed at short notice in response to COVID-19 conditions. Bangkok Don Mueang – Buriram 7 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Chiang Mai 89-95 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Chiang Rai 28 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Chumphon 7 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Hat Yai 64 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Khon Kaen 32 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Krabi 18 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Loei 7 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Nakhon Phanom 21 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Nakhon Si Thammarat 35-37 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Nan 20-23 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Narathiwat 7 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Phitsanulok 14 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Phuket 63 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Ranong 7 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Roi Et 25 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Sakon Nakhon 8 weekly (14 weekly from 16AUG20) Bangkok Don Mueang – Surat Thani 42 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Trang 21 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Ubon Ratchathani 21 weekly Bangkok Don Mueang – Udon Thani 28 weekly Chiang Mai – Hat Yai 7 weekly Chiang Mai – Krabi 3 weekly Chiang Mai – Phuket 4 weekly Chiang Mai – Utapao 4 weekly Hat Yai – Khon Kaen 3 weekly Hat Yai – Utapao 7 weekly Hua Hin – Chiang Mai 2 weekly Hua Hin – Udon Thani 2 weekly Phuket – Utapao 3 weekly. *Local restrictions: An emergency decree is in place until 15 January 2021. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has opened up more airports for special international flights. Keep up to date with the latest health advice provided by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health [https://ddc.moph.go.th/viralpneumonia/eng/index.php] and updates from the Thai government [https://thailand.prd.go.th/main.php?filename=index] on the situation. The State Railway of Thailand will suspend its train services connecting Bangkok and the North, Northeast and South until further notice. Internal Restrictions: *Travel in Thailand: Domestic travel options within Thailand are available but remain limited and subject to disease control measures. You should follow the advice of the Thai authorities. Ministry of Foreign Affairs). This includes instructions that you must not: • enter high risk areas; • hoard essential goods; • attend public gatherings; • propagate false information; There has been an increase in COVID-19 cases across Thailand. Medical tourism is an established and rapidly growing industry. Under the emergency decree, entertainment venues, malls and markets in Bangkok are closed. Checkpoints with Malaysia have already closed given the lockdown in Malaysia. Diplomats must have a certificate of entry approved by Thai government agencies (eg. Over 357 checkpoints have been set up across the country to check local and international travellers for symptoms.Members of a diplomatic mission, cabin crew or essential goods transport workers are also required to produce the ‘fit-to-fly’ health certificate (in English or the official language of the country of departure), issued within 72 hours prior to arrival in the country. However, travellers moving between provinces may be required by local authorities to undergo quarantine on arrival in a new province so you should check the requirements for your destination. Land borders are closed, unless used for the repatriation of stranded Thai nationals in neighbouring countries. 387 Witchayanond Road Check the details for the province where you are. 19.08.2020 Thai AirAsia recently updated International schedule for the remainder of summer 2020 season, until 24OCT20. Everyone should comply with the measures put in place in Thailand to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). You will need a Certificate of Entry issued by the Royal Thai Embassy or the Royal Thai Consulate-General in your country of departure, a fit-to-fly health certificate, a medical certificate indicating that you have tested negative for COVID-19 (RT-PCR test) within 72 hours of travelling, proof of health insurance covering all medical expenditure, including for COVID-19, up to USD 100,000 minimum while in Thailand, copy of your confirmed booking at an ASQ hotel, and either a copy of your work permit (if it is already expired, your employer should contact the Ministry of Labour to issue a WP3), a copy of letter of permission to work in Thailand from a Thai government agency (such as the Ministry of Labour, the Ministry of Education, BOI) or a copy of the Certificate of Residence.