Thailand eases entry regulations to attract tourism.

According to a travel website.travelpulse.comFrom May 1st, travelers only need to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination and insurance confirmation when registering online through the Thailand Pass entry registration system.

The immigration process can be time-consuming, so travelers are encouraged to register as early as 3-7 days before their planned trip. However, according to the Bangkok Post, the requirement to register for the Thailand Pass will soon be waived starting June 1st. In addition, the health insurance coverage limit will be halved from US$20,000 to US$10,000.

For unvaccinated individuals wishing to enter Thailand, children under 18 years old traveling with vaccinated parents are exempt from quarantine. Individuals over 18 years old can choose to quarantine for 5 days, or provide a negative PCR test result within 72 hours prior to departure when applying for a Thailand Pass.

The tourism industry contributed 12% to Thailand's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the pandemic. At the end of April, the Thai government reported that it had welcomed 713,183 international visitors since the beginning of the year, with over 50% being tourists.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand hopes that, with relaxed entry policies, it can attract at least 1 million tourists per month by the end of 2022 when the next peak tourist season begins in the country. This figure is only about 30% of Thailand's average monthly tourist numbers before the Covid-19 pandemic.

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