Thailand lifted most restrictions from June 1st.

Starting June 1st, Thailand will lift the quarantine requirement for unvaccinated travelers, requiring them to self-monitor for 10 days instead. However, these travelers will still need to be tested upon arrival or provide a negative Covid-19 test certificate before departure. Additionally, Thailand is also lifting the quarantine requirement for those who have had close contact with confirmed Covid-19 cases.

The Thai government has allowed entertainment venues, bars, massage parlors, and other services to stay open until midnight after June, but general preventative measures must be in place. Thailand will allow nightclubs, bars, and karaoke establishments to resume normal operating hours starting in June, lifting most COVID-19 restrictions. This was announced by the Thai government's COVID-19 prevention committee on May 20th.

In addition, Thailand has adjusted its regional classifications based on the Covid-19 situation. Provinces in the green and blue zones, including the capital Bangkok, will be allowed to reopen nighttime businesses without limits on the number of people gathering. Meanwhile, provinces in the yellow zone are permitted to have gatherings of no more than 1,000 people outdoors and no more than 75% of the seating capacity in stadiums and theaters.

Regarding entry regulations, Thai citizens will no longer need to register for "ThaiPass". Foreign visitors to Thailand will still need to register for "ThaiPass" and purchase Covid-19 insurance, but the approval results will be announced immediately. Visitors entering Thailand will not be required to undergo mandatory quarantine even if they have not been fully vaccinated against Covid-19; instead, they only need a negative rapid test result at the airport.

The Thai government hopes that easing these restrictions will help revive the tourism industry, which has been severely affected in the Southeast Asian country and was a key driver of growth, accounting for about 12% of the economy before the pandemic.

Thailand aims to attract 5-15 million tourists in 2022. From January to mid-May, Thailand welcomed 1.01 million tourists, while in the whole of 2021, only 427,000 tourists visited Thailand.

Phuong Thao is an editor at Travellive magazine. She is passionate about traveling and enjoys capturing moments with her camera in every place she visits. Travel, art, and lifestyle are Phuong Thao's favorite writing topics.

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