The current state of the pandemic has left us wondering is it safe to travel to Thailand – the answer, in general, is YES! the country is now safe for travellers. here are a few things you should know in order to keep yourself and others safe while you are travelling to Thailand.
The current state
Though the nation had its borders closed in-order to contain the spread of the virus, the outbreak at the moment being at a manageable state, the country is now open for tourists. With numerous preventative measures in place, travellers could explore the country freely but they have been advised to practice adequate health and hygiene measures while doing so.
PCR tests and mandatory quarantine
During the process of visa application travellers will have to submit a PCR test as a proof of them being free from the virus and even after visiting Thailand, tourists are required to take a test and to quarantine themselves for 14 days.
Other health and safety measures
Precautionary measures when it comes to COVID 19 are universal – wearing masks, maintaining a minimum distance of 1 meter from those who are around you, avoiding crowded places, sanitizing your hands occasionally, all these measures must be followed at all times. Apart from these, practice caution when you are using public transportation modes and it is also not advisable purchasing food items and other commodities from street vendors. Also when it comes to accommodation options choose a hotel that adheres to COVID 19 precautionary measures and is well-equipped to offer you a safe and reliable stay experience. Pathumwan Princess Hotel, being a renowned Bangkok city hotel, let its guests relish a memorable holiday experience without any worries due to its well-enhanced “new normal” operating procedures along with best-in-class services!
Non-COVID-19 related vaccines and medications
There are few vaccines that doctors recommend for travellers who are planning to visit Thailand – Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Typhoid are some of those. The risk of contracting malaria is pretty low hence you won’t be needing the vaccine, but just to be one the safe side bring with you some malaria medications.
Other things to know
Refrain from drinking tap water and although street food is part of Thai culture, the current state of the pandemic makes it unsafe to consume such food items.
Non-health-related precautionary measures
Apart from the pandemic situation, Thailand is pretty safe for travellers. In fact, it has been regarded as one of the safest countries to travel in Asia. But you must stay vigilant at all times. There are few instances where travellers get scammed by taxi drivers hence stick with ride-hailing services such as Grab. Also, there are instances of petty theft so keep your valuables such as jewellery and passports in a locker or a secure place and carry only the things you need when you are exploring.
