Thailand is opening for business

It targets 10 million international tourists by the end of the year

THE THAI government had among of the strictest pandemic-related requirements to enter its country: formerly, it had required one RT-PCR test upon arrival to the country, and having to wait for the result at a hotel, and a second test performed five days later, as well as applying for a Thailand Pass.

Things are now loosening up.

On April 21, Thailand’s Deputy Governor for International Marketing for Asia and South Pacific Tanes Petsuwan announced, “From the first of May, the RT-PCR test (requirement) would be lifted in Thailand.” An antigen test would suffice, and getting the Thailand Pass would still be required. “Then you are free to visit Thailand.” He added that he expects that in the next two months, the Thailand Pass requirement would be…