"All 51 temporary border passes were closed and one permanent border pass remained open in each border province, except Chiang Rai that bordered two countries, Laos and Myanmar," said Anupong. The Interior Minister also said that he has given provincial governors the power to close their permane...
Thailand Introduced New Entry Regulations as China Reopens Border More Reuters FILE PHOTO: Tourists visit the Grand Palace, one of the top tourist attraction spots as Thailand is expecting arrivals of Chinese tourists after China reopens its borders amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pand...
The border between the countries entered lockdown in March 2020 preventing cross-border access for women from Myanmar to Thailand. SMRU adapted by opening a new clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic in Myanmar. This study explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and response on access to ...
COVID-19 Laos reopens and prepares for international tourists with few restrictions May 12, 2022 • 2 min read It's one of Southeast Asia's most isolated countries but after more than two years of border closures, Laos has opened up to all international tourists… ...
VIENTIANE, March 24 (Xinhua) -- Thousands of Lao people, mostly workers, have returned home across Thai-Lao borders before the temporary closure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. According to the Royal Thai Embassy in Vientiane capital, the respective border provinces have been temporarily clos...
Thailand has many land borders with its immediate neighbors of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Malaysia. However, as you read this article, most, if not all will be closed due to the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic and subsequent travel restrictions.
A new year is almost upon us but for many people that remain stranded due to border restrictions, there'll be little to celebrate. For the most part of 2020, people around the world have been staying connected with video calls, Zoom and social media. Travel bans impose...
“The need for reopening was also rising due to increasing competition from neighboring countries which have relaxed border rules, such as Singapore which has a much higher full vaccination rate of 85%,” he said. Singapore has announced vaccinated travel lane arrangements with several countries ...
In Southeast Asian countries, Thailand is the first country that reported a case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outside of China. The first confirmed case of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection in Thailand was announced on January 17, 2020 [1]. The...
The first direct flight from China since the beginning of the pandemic arrived in Thailand on Monday, a day after Beijing dropped COVID border controls. Passengers of a Xiamen Airlines flight were given a warm welcome upon landing at the airport on the outskirts of Bangkok. ...