BANGKOK (BLOOMBERG) – Thailand will scrap a mandatory polymerase chain reaction test on arrival for foreign visitors as the South-east Asian nation rolls back some of the pandemic-era measures seen as deterring global tourists.
The RT-PCR tests will be replaced with voluntary self-administered antigen tests for those entering via air and land borders from May 1, Taweesilp Visanuyothin, a spokesman for the nation’s main virus task force, told reporters after a meeting on Friday (April 22).
That would mean travellers will not be required to reserve a one-night hotel accommodation to secure visas. The new measure also follows the removal last month of a pre-departure test requirement.
Foreign visitors would still be required to furnish proof of vaccination and a medical insurance for US$10,000 (S$13,650), officials said.
Unvaccinated visitors, with negative RT-PCR certificates,…
