The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide an update on the latest announcement by the Royal Thai Government to ease the nationwide COVID-19 controls, revising the colour-coded zones to two, the Pilot Tourist Areas or blue zones and the Areas under Stringent Surveillance or yellow zone.
Published in the Royal Thai Government Gazette on 29 April, 2022, the announcement increased the designation of ‘Blue Zone’ provinces from 10 to 12 as well as increased ‘Blue Zone’ districts in 16 other provinces with ‘Blue Zone’ districts, while Areas under Stringent Surveillance or yellow zone has been increased from 47 to 65 provinces.
For international travellers planning to travel Thailand during this time, please visit https://www.tatnews.org/thailand-reopening/ for more information on the latest entry requirements, beginning 1 May, 2022.
12 “Blue Zone” Provinces + 16 Provinces with ‘Blue Zone” Districts
Central Region
Bangkok, and Ayutthaya (Mueang, Bang Pa-in, Phachi, and Uthai districts only), Kanchanaburi, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan (Mueang, Hua Hin, and Nong Kae districts only), and Samut Prakan (Suvarnabhumi Airport only).
Eastern Region
Chanthaburi (only for Mueang and Tha Mai districts), Chon Buri, Rayong, and Trat (Ko Chang and Ko Kut districts only).
Northeastern Region
Buri…
