Thailand, from July 1 goodbye Thai Pass and more
Starting July 1, going to Thailand will be much faster and free of bureaucratic stress. The government has announced [...]
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Starting July 1, going to Thailand will be much faster and free of bureaucratic stress. The government announced that It will no longer be necessary to apply for Thai Pass, or the electronic permit to be obtained before traveling to the Asian kingdom.
Exactly one year after the reopening of the borders. with what was then the Sandbox protocol and that it only applied to Phuket, the nation will be completely reopened to tourists from all over the world, with no more need than to have a plane ticket to fly to Bangkok and the country's other international airports.
Travelers will still have to show documents that attest to having completed the vaccination cycle, or the pre-departure swab.
Also eliminated the need to have health insurance. Although not mandatory, it is my personal belief that traveling protected is the minimum, especially given the health unknowns in which we live. Take advantage if possible of a credit card that offers, included in the fee, free insurance is definitely an advantage and a savings, but mainly it allows you to experience the trip without fear or stress in case something goes wrong.
At the same time, the last obligations regarding masks and social distancing are also removed, as well as the total reopening of all social activities discos and nightclubs included.
Farewell (temporary) to the immigration form
To simplify and speed up customs procedures, it was also decided that the requirement to fill out the TM6 form will be discontinued.
To avoid lines and assemblies, it will no longer be necessary to fill out this form to present at passport control. The form is normally distributed on board airplanes, but many passengers did not fill it out until arriving at the airport, creating assemblies right before passport control. This is a temporary measure, but there is currently no end date set for this exemption.
In conclusion
Good that Thailand has finally decided to eliminate the bureaucratic part Thus simplifying travel. I would have kept the insurance claim, True that it is an additional cost, but it is a way that prevents the traveler from getting into the unpleasant situations that these covid times have shown us are not so extraordinary.
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