Thailand to Implement Quarantine-Free Entry from Next Month for at Least 10 Countries Including South Korea

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] It was confirmed on the 12th that South Korea is included among the countries eligible for 'quarantine-free entry' starting next month on the 1st for those who have completed COVID-19 vaccination in Thailand.

Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand, stated in a TV speech the day before, "I have urgently instructed the COVID-19 Situation Administration Center (CCSA) and the Ministry of Public Health to consider allowing quarantine-free entry from the 1st of next month for those who have completed COVID-19 vaccination."

He explained that at least 10 countries with low COVID-19 risk, including the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Singapore, will be eligible.

However, South Korea was not mentioned in the speech.

In this regard, an official from the Korean Embassy in Thailand stated, "We have just confirmed that South Korea is included among the 'at least 10 low-risk countries' mentioned by Prime Minister Prayut."

The official added, "However, as the Prime Minister mentioned, the final decision by the CCSA must be made for quarantine-free entry to be approved for at least 10 low-risk COVID-19 countries, including South Korea."

Even if quarantine-free entry is implemented as scheduled, travelers must carry a negative COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test certificate obtained before departure from the respective country, and upon arrival in Thailand, they must undergo a COVID-19 test and test negative to engage in activities such as tourism freely.

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