Thailand has introduced a set of rules for international travelers arriving on its territory between January 9 and 31.
L'Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has announced that proof of full vaccination against Covid-19 will be required from 1am on January 9 for all passengers flying to Thailand. Airlines will be responsible for checking vaccination documents before boarding. It is not yet clear whether passengers will have to present these documents again once they arrive in Thailand.
- To travel to Thailand, passengers aged 18 or over must present proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (2 doses) or a medical certificate stating that they have already been infected with the virus within the last 6 months and are now cured.
- If a passenger is not vaccinated, he or she must present a letter from his or her doctor explaining why he or she cannot be vaccinated.
- Passengers arriving from countries requiring a PCR test prior to return must take out COVID health insurance valid for their entire stay in Thailand (plus a further 7 days). Those coming to Thailand for professional reasons (business or air crew) must present a letter of guarantee from their employer.
- Thai passport holders do not need to show proof of vaccination or health insurance.
- Transit passengers are not required to show proof of vaccination or health insurance, but must comply with the rules of their destination country.
- Airlines must check each passenger's vaccination and health insurance documents.
- If a passenger cannot present the required documents, he/she will not be allowed to board the aircraft.
- Passengers must wear a face mask during the flight, except when eating or in an emergency.
- If a passenger develops symptoms of COVID during the trip, he or she must undergo a rapid antigen test on arrival at the destination.
**UPDATED TO JANUARY 9, 2023**
As is often to be expected with the Thai authorities, the Minister of Public Health decided not to implement these measures on the day they were due to be in place. No proof of vaccination or PCR test is required to date. But this may yet change...
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