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Test & Go quarantine-free travel to Thailand
From 1 November 2021, visitors from dozens of countries — including the UK and Ireland — can travel to Thailand quarantine-free under the Test & Go scheme.
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Extended Black Friday deals with Thai Airways
Special offers on non-stop flights to Phuket and Bangkok with Thai Airways. Book by 3rd December for travel until 26th March 2022.
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Coronavirus (Covid-19): Thailand travel advice
Please check the latest advice and information here:
https://fanclubthailand.co.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-thailand-travel-advice/
Thailand gets green light for holidays from UK
Thailand has been removed from the travel red list. The announcement from the UK government means that travellers returning from Thailand will no longer be required to self-isolate at a quarantine hotel on arrival in England.
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Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA)
To aid the recovery of Thailand’s tourism sector and restore confidence in the wake of Coronavirus (Covid-19), the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a new safety initiative. In association with public and private sector partners, the Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA) certification has been introduced.
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Thailand: Even More Amazing
Thailand is looking forward to welcoming you back again so that you can rediscover even more amazing experiences.
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Maya Bay set to reopen in January 2022
One of Thailands most famous natural attractions, Maya Bay, is set to reopen to the public in January 2022. Located on the uninhabited island of Phi Phi Leh in Krabi province, Maya Bay was closed to the public in 2018 to allow the area to recover from environmental damage caused by over-tourism. When the bay reopens, access to the area will be carefully controlled and daily visitor numbers will be limited.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
In August 2021, stricter laws were introduced to help protect coral reefs in Thailand. Sunscreens that contain harmful chemicals which can damage coral reefs are no longer permitted at any of Thailand’s National Parks. Please do not use or bring sunscreen which contains any of these chemicals:
- Oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3, BP-3)
- Octinoxate (Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate)
- 4-Methylbenzylid Camphor (4MBC)
- Butylparaben
Instead, look for reef-safe sunscreen or one which uses mineral-based products such as zinc oxide.
Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
Located in southern Thailand, Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex becomes Thailand’s sixth World Heritage Site. The news was announced by the World Heritage Committee in July 2021.
Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex is located inside Thailand’s largest national park of the same name. The natural wonder spans three southern Thai provinces: Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi, and Ratchaburi. The forest is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna including a number of rare species such as fishing cats, clouded leopards and Siamese crocodiles.
New Monopoly board game gets a Phuket makeover
A special Phuket edition of Monopoly will be launching in 2021. The classic board games gets a Thai makeover with the likes of Old Kent Road making way for Old Town Phuket and Promthep Cape instead of Pall Mall. Many of the Chance and Community Chest cards will also be given a Phuket theme. And you can vote for what you would like to see on the new Phuket Monopoly board. Whether it’s a viewpoint, beach, restaurant or hotel, you can have your say. Visit the Phuket Monopoly Facebook page and write your suggestion on their latest post or email your ideas to: phuket@winningmoves.co.uk
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The MICHELIN Guide: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Phang Nga
The 2021 MICHELIN Guide Thailand was released at the end of 2020. Available in a bilingual edition (Thai and English), the culinary guide is available in both print and digital versions and covers dining venues in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and Phang Nga. At a ceremony in Bangkok on 16 December 2020, the winners of MICHELIN Stars were revealed. The event acknowledged the incredibly tough time restaurants have endured during 2020, but also noted it has been a year of innovation and creativity in Thailand with an added focus on the environment and sustainability.
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Responsible Thailand Awards
The Responsible Thailand Awards recognise and celebrate organisations in the travel and tourism industry who have made an outstanding contribution to growing Thailand as a sustainable destination. Winners of the Responsible Thailand Awards were announced in a special online event.
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Helping Thailand’s elephants
To help alleviate the problems faced by elephants and their owners as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the ‘Help Community, Help Elephant, Help Nation‘ project
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Sea turtles make a comeback on Ko Samui
A good news story from Ko Samui where a green turtle has chosen a quiet, private beach in front of the Banyan Tree resort to nest. This is a rare, but welcome event for Ko Samui and an encouraging sign that environmental measures being taken by the Banyan Tree resort and others on the island are having a positive impact.
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Say no to plastic bags
Retailers in Thailand have launched a campaign aimed at tackling the problem of single-use plastics. Since January 1, 2020, many shops in Thailand will no longer hand out plastic carrier bags. Shoppers at 7-Eleven, Tesco Lotus and many other outlets in Thailand are being encouraged to bring their own reusable bags as part of the “Every Day Say No to Plastic Bags” campaign. Tourists are also being reminded that single-use plastics are banned at all of Thailand’s National Parks.
