BREAKING: Thailand drops PCR test on arrival, no SHA hotel, ATK test ‘optional’

Thailand’s CCSA has just announced major changes to the county’s Test & Go program, part of the broader Thailand Pass. International travellers will no longer need to take a PCR test on arrival. The requirement to book an SHA+ hotel as part of the Test & Go entry scheme is also abolished under today’s CCSA decision.

The removal of the PCR test for vaccinated travellers is the big headline for today’s changes whilst the CCSA will still recommend an ATK test on the fifth day and expect travellers to monitor their health whilst in Thailand. Insurance coverage requirements will also be dropped from US$20,000 dollar to US$10,000.

Unvaccinated travellers will still need to make and pre-pay a hotel booking and do a PCR test on Day 5. It was not specified if they are required to stay in the hotel as quarantine during the 5 days (will confirm when we get the information).

The bad…