Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Thailand’s bonehead idea to introduce a 300 Baht Tourism Entry Levy, originally scheduled to kick in on April 1, 2022 (April Fools anyone?) will be delayed by at least two months over unresolved payment issues. The measure which was designed by the tourism officials and green-lighted by the government in late 2021 after years of […]
Category: Thailand Pass
Walkthrough: Thailand Pass Application for Test & Go
Written by Aaron Wong @ The MileLion
Applying for a Thailand Pass is the first step for quarantine-free travel to Thailand. Here’s the process for Test & Go travellers.
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Thailand Pass Database Hacked, Beware Of Malicious Emails With Fake QR Codes
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
The saga with Thailand’s data security and the Thailand Pass continues as the database has apparently been hacked and people are now receiving emails with QR codes and files leading to a site containing malware. According to media reports, the download of the document or scan of the code will then open a variety of […]
Good Experience Entering Thailand Under The Test&Go Scheme (JAN12) With Bad Follow Up Test Availability
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Last week I entered Thailand under the Test&Go scheme which was available for applicants through December 22nd and the arrival experience couldn’t have been better. My arrival was facilitated in combination with a SHA+ booking package at the Grand Hyatt Bangkok and their testing part at MedPark Hospital and everything was extremely well organized. Unfortunately, […]
Walkthrough: Thailand Pass Application
Written by Aaron Wong @ The MileLion
Planning a Sandbox trip to Phuket, Koh Samui or Krabi? Start by applying for a Thailand Pass. Here’s a walkthrough of the process.
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Thailand VTL: Test & Go scheme suspended, extra PCR test required
Written by Aaron Wong @ The Milelion
Thailand has suspended new applications for its quarantine-free Test & Go scheme, and will require an extra (free) PCR test on Day 7.
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Official: Thailand Test&Go Quarantine Free Entry Program Cancelled, Existing Passes To Remain Valid
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Yesterday John wrote about first signs of Thailand’s Test&Go Program for Quarantine free entry being cancelled and unfortunately this has now become reality as the Prime Minister ordered the system to stop. The Thailand Pass program won’t accept any more new applicants effective 00:00h (midnight) December 22, 2021 but existing pass holder can still use […]
Thailand Pass Undergoes Modification, Now Features Status Checker & Service Hotline
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
The Thailand Pass which has been introduced on November 1, 2021 in order to facilitate the quarantine free arrival into Thailand had a rocky start but now the government has made some modifications to the system. Applicants now have the ability to check the status of their application through the online tool as well as […]
Thailand Pass Application For Quarantine Free Entry Pre-Clearance Is Now Live – Request Your QR Code!
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
The day has finally come as Thailand is opening to travelers from 63 countries today who are eligible for quarantine free entry provided they are fully vaccinated and use the Thailand Pass App that has just gone live. Travelers seeking to enter for purposes of tourism or return to Thailand from abroad have to use […]
Thailand Increases List Of Quarantine Exempt Countries To 63, Alcohol Ban Lifted In Blue Zones
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Tomorrow on November 1st Thailand will officially start to admit visitors from select foreign countries without quarantine and the list of eligible nations has just been expanded again to no 63 in total. At the same time the Thai government has lifted the alcohol ban in most major tourist areas including Bangkok and the Thailand […]
The First SHA+ Hotels Have Been Certified In Bangkok Ahead Of November 1st Reopening
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Over the last week I’ve checked the SHA+ hotel directory daily and today the first five hotels were listed as certified for Bangkok where arrivals have to stay for one night while waiting for the PCR test result. This is the first selection of hotels travelers can choose from in preparation for their trip to […]
More Details About “Thai Pass” Entry System For Thailand From November 1st (Still No Country List)
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
Health officials in Thailand are still working on formulating policy regarding the exact entry requirements from November 1, 2021 and a few new details have been published. Preparations include licensing of hotels for the 1 night test result wait period, setup of testing sites as well as transportation options, yet still noticeably absent is the […]