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Bangkok Coronavirus Updates for compiled data and graphs of the Covid19 situation in Thailand. Read latest developments.

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Thailand Covid Updates

Key Takeaways

The short version, in 5 points.

  1. From 1 April 2021 Thailand relaxed entry rules, and fit to fly certificates were no longer required, at the time of writing.
  2. Vaccinated travelers from countries without variants had to quarantine for at least 7 days, and unvaccinated travelers for at least 10 days.
  3. Travelers from countries with variants had to quarantine for at least 14 days, with the list updated monthly on the Ministry of Public Health site.
  4. Bangkok was a red zone province, with bars, pubs and entertainment venues closed, and restaurants closing at 9pm without alcohol.
  5. These rules were from 2021 and changed often, so check the official Thai government and tourism website before you plan a trip.
Contents5 sections
  1. 1Live Tracker of Bangkok Coronavirus Cases
  2. 2Latest News on Bangkok Coronavirus Situation
  3. 3Latest Bangkok Coronavirus Updates
  4. 4Older Bangkok COVID19 Updates
  5. 5Frequently Asked Questions

Live Tracker of Bangkok Coronavirus Cases

Here are live updates from the COVID19 cases inside Thailand that include the latest news and updates of the Bangkok Coronavirus cases.

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Latest News on Bangkok Coronavirus Situation

Important Information on Bangkok Coronavirus!

Please be aware of local and national restrictions imposed by the government of Thailand. You can find real-time updates on the status of lockdowns and restrictions at the official Thai government and tourism website.

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Thailand's Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday announced a series of new measures aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus. The measures, many of which were already reported earlier, confirm that 18 provinces are now declared 'red zone' or highest control zones.

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Latest Bangkok Coronavirus Updates

  • Starting 1st April 2021, Thailand will implement significant relaxation of Covid-19 measures for the entry into the Kingdom as follows:

  • For all travelers, Thais and non-Thais, fit to fly certificates are no longer required.

  • Travelers from countries without Covid-19 variants, with the certificate of Covid-19 vaccine approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Thailand, or approved by WHO, or authorized by The Public Health Ministry will be quarantined upon arrival in Thailand for at least 7 days.

  • List of vaccines approved by the FDA, or approved by WHO, or authorized by The Public Health Ministry includes (1) CoronaVac by Sinovac (approved by the FDA) (2) AZD 1222 by AstraZenaca/Oxford (approved by the FDA) (3) AZD 1222 by Siam Bioscience /AstraZeneca/Oxford (approved by the FDA) (4) COV2.S by Johnson & Johnson (approved by the FDA) (5) Tozinameran by Pfizer–BioNTech (6) Covishield by Serum Institute of India (7) mRNA-1273 by Moderna

  • Travelers from countries without Covid-19 variants, without the vaccine certificate must be quarantined upon arrival in Thailand for at least 10 days.

  • Travelers from countries with Covid-19 variants must be quarantined upon arrival in Thailand for at least 14 days.

  • List of countries with Covid-19 variants, as of now, includes 11 countries with Covid-19 variants, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Zambia, Kenya, Rwanda, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Ghana. The list of countries will be updated monthly on the Ministry of Public Health website (moph.go.th).

Older Bangkok COVID19 Updates

All other provinces are now 'orange zones' or high control zones. According to CCSA spokesperson Dr. Taweesilp Visanuyothin, no province is in lockdown and no curfew has been ordered, despite erroneous reports in Thai media. However, provincial governors have been given the power to authorize curfews if the situation in their province worsens. Some of the measures introduced for red zone provinces include:

  • All bars, pubs, karaoke, and entertainment venues closed.
  • Restaurants must close by 9 pm, no alcohol can be served.
  • Restaurants can offer takeaway until 11 pm.
  • Shopping malls must close by 9 pm.
  • Convenience stores/supermarkets must close from 11 pm to 4 am.
  • Schools and educational institutions closed.
  • Events with more than 50 attendees not allowed.
  • Amusement parks closed.
  • Children's play areas in malls closed.
  • Gyms and fitness centers must close by 9 pm.
  • Some of the measures introduced for orange zone provinces include:
  • Mostly the same as above.
  • Restaurants must close by 11 pm, no alcohol can be served.
  • Shopping malls must close by 9 pm.
  • Convenience stores/supermarkets must close from 11 pm to 4 am.
  • Schools and educational institutions closed.
  • Events with more than 50 attendees not allowed.
  • Amusement parks closed.
  • Children's play areas in malls closed.
  • Gyms and fitness centers must close by 9 pm.
  • Provinces declared 'red zones':
  • Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chonburi, Samut Prakan, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Samut Sakhon, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom, Phuket, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nonthaburi, Songkhla, Tak, Udon Thani, Suphanburi, Sa Kaeo, Rayong, and Khon Kaen.
  • Provinces declared 'orange zones':
  • All other provinces.
  • Travel is strongly discouraged but not prohibited. People are urged to work from home where possible.
  • This is a developing news story. This page will be updated without warning.
  • Restrictions on trips from Bangkok to Koh Samui.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Quarantine Did Thailand Require from 1 April 2021?

Vaccinated travelers from countries without Covid-19 variants had to quarantine for at least 7 days. Unvaccinated travelers from those countries had to quarantine for at least 10 days, and travelers from countries with variants for at least 14 days. These rules are from 2021, so check current ones.

Which Covid-19 Vaccines Were Approved for Travel to Thailand in 2021?

The list included CoronaVac by Sinovac, AstraZeneca/Oxford (including the Siam Bioscience version), Johnson & Johnson's COV2.S, Pfizer-BioNTech's Tozinameran, Covishield by Serum Institute of India, and Moderna's mRNA-1273. This was the position in 2021, and it isn't medical advice, so ask a clinic or your doctor about vaccines.

Which Countries Were on Thailand's Covid-19 Variant List?

As of the time of writing, 11 countries: South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Zambia, Kenya, Rwanda, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Ghana. The list was updated monthly on the Ministry of Public Health website, so check the current version.

Was Bangkok a Red Zone During the Coronavirus Restrictions?

Yes. The CCSA declared 18 provinces red zones, including Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chonburi, Phuket and Samut Prakan, and all other provinces orange zones. These were the rules at the time of writing in 2021, and they changed, so check the official site for the current status.

Were Bars Open in Bangkok Under Red Zone Rules?

No. At the time of writing, red zone measures closed all bars, pubs, karaoke and entertainment venues. Restaurants had to close by 9pm without serving alcohol, though they could offer takeaway until 11pm. These were temporary rules from 2021, so check the latest.

What Time Did Shopping Malls Close in Bangkok Under the 2021 Measures?

Shopping malls had to close by 9pm, and convenience stores and supermarkets closed from 11pm to 4am. Gyms and fitness centers also closed by 9pm. Events with more than 50 attendees were not allowed. These rules were from 2021 and have since changed.

Was There a Curfew in Bangkok During the Coronavirus Restrictions?

No province was in lockdown and no curfew was ordered at the time of writing, according to the CCSA spokesperson, despite some erroneous reports in the Thai media. However, provincial governors had the power to authorize curfews if the situation in their province worsened.

Did Thailand Still Require Fit to Fly Certificates?

From 1 April 2021 fit to fly certificates were no longer required for any travelers, Thai or non-Thai. This was part of a significant relaxation of Covid-19 entry measures at the time of writing. Rules changed often, so check the official source before you travel.

Where Can I Check Current Thailand Coronavirus Rules?

Check the official Thai government and tourism website for real-time updates on lockdowns and restrictions, and the Ministry of Public Health website, moph.go.th, for the list of variant countries. My notes are from 2021, so rely on the official sites.

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