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Thai commerce chairman welcomes end of PCR test requirement

Following the announcement for major changes to Thailand Pass, a commerce leader is giving the government a great big thank you. Yesterday, the chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Sanan Angubolkul, thanked the government for getting rid of mandatory RT-PCR tests for visitors on arrival, starting May 1.

“The private sector believes the decision will help trade, investment, services and tourism sentiment to recover faster”.

In addition to removing PCR tests, Thailand’s CCSA has made other changes as well. The requirement to book an SHA+ hotel as part of the Test & Go entry scheme will also be dropped under yesterday’s CCSA decision. Insurance coverage requirements will also be dropped from US$20,000 dollar to US$10,000.

In the wake of the Thailand Pass changes, Sanan said the business sector considers it highly important that the government extend the Khon La Khrueng

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