Tranquility in Thailand  | Charo Logarta

Story & photos by Charo Logarta

The pandemic has changed one of the world’s most visited countries. And these days, visiting Thailand cannot be done on a whim. There are requirements.

First, check the latest guidelines as these are changed regularly. All visitors must apply for a Thailand Pass (https://tp.consular.go.th/en/plan) and select their entry scheme. I chose the Test & Go which required a confirmed one-day quarantine hotel stay, an RT-PCR test, and airport transfer, as well as USD20,000 minimum insurance coverage. It takes anywhere from 24 hours to seven days to get the approved Thailand Pass.

Upon arrival, I was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for a drive-thru RT-PCR test before checking into my hotel. I was released only after…