Thailand introduces 14-day tourist quarantine, new restrictions from May 1

The Thai authorities are resuming a two-week quarantine for arrivals from May 1 amid an increase in coronavirus caseload, Deputy Press Secretary of the Kingdom's Foreign Ministry Natapanu Nopakun said at a special briefing on Thursday, Report informs, citing TASS.

"Meanwhile, people who received permission to enter the country before May 1 and arrived before May 6 will be able to take advantage of the reduced isolation period of 7-10 days, depending on the availability of the vaccine," he explained. After that, everyone 'regardless of nationality and vaccination will need to undergo a 14-day quarantine.' In addition, it is again prohibited to leave the rooms, except for treatment or passing tests for the presence of coronavirus, which will be performed three times.

However, Bangkok and the provinces of Chonburi, Chiang Mai, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, and Samut Prakan are now designated as "dark red" zones, which will have maximum control from May 1 due to the high number of infected. The "red" zone includes 45 provinces, and the "orange" includes 26 provinces.

Wearing protective masks when going outside is compulsory, and all entertainment venues and schools remain closed throughout the country. There is no curfew, but residents are advised against leaving their homes in the evening in several provinces.