Thai authorities allow tourists to extend their stay

Foreign tourists visiting Thailand in October-March will be able to extend their visa-free stay, said Tavisilp Wisanuyotin, a spokesman for the National Center for covid-19 Situation Management (CCSA), according to the Bangkok Post.

“This will help increase tourism spending, revive the economy and reduce the impact of the pandemic,” he explained.

Citizens of 18 countries receiving a visa on arrival in Thailand will be allowed to double their stay from 15 days to 30 days. Tourists from more than 50 countries, including Russia, who can stay in the country for no more than 30 days without a visa, will be able to stay for up to 45 days.

The Thai authorities hope that the increase in the number of tourists will help boost the economy. This year the country expects to attract 10 million foreign tourists.

Thai authorities have lifted the two-week quarantine requirement for visiting foreigners from June 1. Tourists who have been vaccinated against CORONAVIRUS must have a vaccination certificate, the last vaccination must be done at least 14 days before the trip. Children from five to 17 years old who arrived unaccompanied by adults must have a certificate of vaccination with at least one dose. If they are traveling with their parents, it is not necessary to present it. Those who have been ill with COVID-19 must show a certificate of illness. Foreigners who have not been vaccinated or have been vaccinated once will have to take a PCR test or an antibody test no earlier than 72 hours before arrival.

Russians who received both doses of Sputnik V were not required to comply with quarantine, but they had to pre-pay for two infection tests (on the first and fifth days of their stay in the country) with the presentation of hotel reservations and insurance with coverage of at least $50,000. Those vaccinated with Sputnik Light could enter the country without quarantine with some restrictions.

Since April 9, Russia has lifted restrictions on regular and charter flights with more than 50 countries, including Thailand.