Bangkok, 20 May, 2022 – Thailand’s Centre of COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today approved the simplified Thailand Pass registration and entry rules for international arrivals, effective 1 June 2022.
Foreign nationals are still required to apply for a Thailand Pass (via https://tp.consular.go.th/), but will only need to provide passport details, vaccination, and an US$10,000 health insurance policy.
Thais no longer need to apply
The system will then automatically issue a Thailand Pass QR code for the applicants. Meanwhile, Thais will no longer be required to apply for a Thailand Pass.
Upon arriving in Thailand, vaccinated travellers must undergo entry screening, and will then be allowed entry and are free to go anywhere in the kingdom.
Unvaccinated/not fully vaccinated travellers who are able to upload proof of a negative RT-PCR or professional ATK test within 72 hours of travel via the Thailand Pass system will also be allowed entry and are free to go anywhere in the kingdom.
Night-time entertainment venues to reopen
The CCSA also approved further easing of nationwide COVID-19 controls with three colour-coded zones: The Pilot Tourist Areas or blue zones, the Surveillance or green zone, and the Areas under Stringent Surveillance or yellow zone.
Travelling nowadays is not only about discovering the beauty of new places, gaining new experiences, and tasting delicious food, it can also contribute to the enrichment of the environment and its ecosystems.
With the concept of the Bioeconomy, Circular, and Green Economy Model or BCG Model, tourism can build on the strengths and uniqueness of the locality in terms of biological diversity and cultural richness to achieve sustainable growth.
Discover tourism communities throughout the country that promote responsible tourism and align with the BCG Model where your joyful journey can create a positive impact and an economic, social, and environmental balance to the local communities.
Bang Krachao, Samut Prakan, known as the “Lung of Bangkok”, is where all the pleasures of a break can be delightful without the hassle of travel. Visitors can enjoy riverside cycling, canal excursions floating through jungle-like tree tunnels of wild limes and mangos, having a meal from the local ingredients, and relaxing with Thai massage therapy using a herbal compress ball.
Bang Krachao
Mueang Phet Community, Phetchaburi: Explore the old riverside community that combines scenery, food, history, and arts and crafts to reflect Phetchaburi’s cultural richness. Visit the Nang Yai Museum and develop your craftmanship skills with paper-punching artwork or learn how to perform Nang Yai shadow puppetry. Take a walk to see the art and architecture inherited from the late Ayutthaya period as well as go through small lanes to take photos of hidden street art.
Ban Na Wa Community, Nakhon Phanom: Learn the local ways of life in a community where the sound of weaving still resonates with the Tai Yo tribe’s culture. Do a DIY workshop on indigo-dyed fabric and learn to make community-style menus with local ingredients. The community welcomes tourists to come and experience through food, various activities, and a mellow atmosphere.
Ban Na Wa Community, Nakhon Phanom
Ban Tha Ra Nae and Ban Nam Chiao Community, Trat: Get to know Trat in the context of the verdant mangrove forests and how the balance of marine ecosystems are preserved. Take a boat ride to see the nature along the 4 mangrove forest routes, and do ecotourism activities; such as, cloth dyeing activity with the bark of taboon balls and mangrove planting.
Ban Tha Ra Nae Commumity, TratBan Tha Ra Nae Commumity, Trat
Ban Pa Miang, Lampang: Experience the route of making Assam tea from collecting tea leaves, and boiling old tea leaves for fermentation to make “Miang” until becoming a product that generates income for the community. Assam tea leaf is a medicinal herb that is useful for enhancing energy. Drink it as a healthy morning tea. The community also cooks and processes them into tea leaf pillows that help deodorise. Try to sit and chill in the midst of nature or take a photo book and sit near the small stream that flows through the village to capture the atmosphere.
Ban Pa Miang, LampangBan Pa Miang, LampangBan Pa Miang, Lampang
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BANGKOK (NNT) – The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has said delaying rate hikes for too long would not be good for the nation as inflation continues to climb, in remarks that prompted economists to predict an imminent rate hike.
BOT Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput told a business seminar and reporters that inflation is expected to rise beyond the central bank’s 1-3% target range this year, and is seen peaking at 7.5% in the third quarter.
Sethaput noted, however, that any hikes will be gradual as concerns remain about a recovery in the vital tourism sector. He did not say how soon and how much rates would be increased.
He added that policy tightening should not be done too late to avoid sharp increases, while projecting that the return of the Thai economy to pre-pandemic levels would be late this year or in early 2023.
Last week, the central bank left its key rate unchanged at a record low of 0.5%. In a 4-3 vote, however, the three dissenters favored a quarter-point hike, citing increased upside risks to both growth and inflation. read more
The BOT will next review policy in August, when economists expect a rate increase. Last week, the BOT raised its 2022 economic growth forecast to 3.3% from 3.2% and sharply increased its inflation outlook to 6.2% from 4.9% seen earlier.
Sethaput said the economy is not expected to face an economic crisis, just high inflation, adding that external stability was good and capital flows were not yet a concern.
He also said a weak baht at five-year lows against the dollar has not accelerated inflation much, assuring that the BOT would not be complacent and would closely monitor the situation.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is cooperating with Thai AirAsia in launching the “Amazing New Chapter: Rediscover Thailand Get ready to go to Thailand” campaign, which is aimed at millennials and young couples from Singapore.
The campaign was official announced in Singapore today (11 May) by Mr. Tanes Petsuwan, TAT Deputy Governor for International Marketing – Asia and South Pacific, and Mr. Santisuk Klongchaiya, Thai AirAsia Chief Executive Officer, as well as TAT officials and Thai AirAsia executives.
The event was presided over by H.E. Mr. Chutintorn Gongsakdi, Ambassador of Thailand to Singapore.
H.E. Mr. Chutintorn Gongsakdi, Ambassador of Thailand to Singapore
Mr. Tanes Petsuwan, TAT Deputy Governor for International Marketing – Asia and South Pacific, said “With various factors supporting the return of tourism to Thailand, among them the relaxing of entry requirements to the kingdom, easing of travel restrictions in source markets worldwide and resumption of commercial flights, this is a great opportunity to stimulate travellers’ decision-making. This latest marketing campaign is expected to have a positive effect on the Thai tourism industry in the second half of this year.”
Singapore is a key visitor source market for Thailand, and the “Amazing New Chapter: Rediscover Thailand…
While durian’s flavor and creamy texture has made it very popular throughout Southeast Asia and China, its strong odor also has gained it many detractors, and many hotels in Thailand ban durians because of its notorious smell.
BANGKOK (NNT) – The weaker baht has been allowing Thailand to export more goods even as industries that rely on imports are being negatively impacted. As of Monday (June 13th), the Thai baht traded at 34.81 against the US dollar.
Industry Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit made the announcement, citing information from the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE).
The minister noted that businesses which rely heavily on imports will especially feel the impact of the weakened Thai baht. He also suggested that operators exercise caution when dealing with exchange rates, adding that they should carefully manage their resources.
Macroeconomic models indicate that a further baht depreciation of 5% will actually increase Thai Real GDP (RGDP) by 0.4%, and bump industrial sector RGDP by 0.35%. It will also help expand the export and import sectors by 2.14% and 1.94%, respectively.
Private consumption and investment are meanwhile projected to increase by 0.21% and 0.31%, respectively, with the 5% depreciation also expected to cause inflation to rise by 0.57%.
