Travel

Thailand: CAAT Allows Foreign Travelers From 11 Categories To Enter The Kingdom

BANGKOK, June 30 — The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced while it has extended the temporary ban for international flights, it has allowed flights carrying 11 categories of foreign travelers to enter the kingdom starting tomorrow.

In a statement, CAAT director-general Chula Sukmanop said the ban does not apply to state or military aircraft, emergency landing, technical landing without disembarkation, humanitarian, medical or relief flights, repatriation flights, and cargo flights.

“As the present situation of COVID-19 in many foreign countries remains severe, it is necessary to impose measures to restrict the travel to Thailand in accordance with the screening capability of the competent officers or the communicable disease control officers in order to efficiently control and prevent the new epidemic in the kingdom,” it said.

Chula said permit for passenger aircraft will be given by CAAT if the passengers on board are Thai nationals, government guests, foreign spouses and children of Thai nationals, and permanent residents.

Besides that, he said a flight carrying work permit holders; foreign students and their parents or guardians; those who need medical treatment (except medical treatment for COVID-19); diplomats including their spouse, parents, or children; and non-Thai nationals under a special arrangement with a foreign country will be allowed to enter the kingdom.

Carriers of necessary goods, subject to immediate return after completion; and crew members who are required to travel into the Kingdom on a mission and have a specified date and time for return are allowed to enter the kingdom, he added.

“Aircraft and passengers entering Thailand must comply with the conditions, time limits and rules of the authorized persons under the Thai immigration law, communicable diseases law, air navigation law, and the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situation for prevention of the disease and the organization of the number of persons entering Thailand,” he said.

The ban was first enforced from April 4 to April 6 before it was extended to April 18. Later, it was further extended to April 30, May 31, and June 30.

Yesterday, Thailand announced that it will allow six categories of foreigners to enter the kingdom starting July 1.

Source:BERNAMA

Adib Mohd

Recent Posts

Zurich Malaysia Joins the Liga 7X7 All Stars 2025 Lineup as Presenting Partner

Liga X Sdn. Bhd. (Liga X) has officially announced Zurich Malaysia (Zurich) as the Presenting… Read More

6 hours ago

Hard Rock Cafe’s Annual World Burger Tour Competition Brings Locally Inspired Burgers to Genting Highlands

Hard Rock Cafe has kicked off its annual World Burger Tour competition in celebration of… Read More

7 hours ago

Wake Up To Feel-Good Mornings With Limited Edition Selamat Pagi Nutella Jars

Wake Up To Feel-Good Mornings With Limited Edition Selamat Pagi Nutella Jars In a world… Read More

7 hours ago

Young-hee and Chul-su Make Final Appearance in Malaysia As Squid Game Comes to an End

It’s game over for Squid Game, but not without one last round of thrills. To… Read More

12 hours ago

Two Malaysian Startups to Compete in USD 1M Startup World Cup Grand Finale 2025 in Silicon Valley

Startup World Cup Malaysia 2025 marks a historic milestone as two national finalists—from both East… Read More

12 hours ago

HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” (2025) Now Available In Malaysia

Huawei Malaysia officially launched the all-new HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2” (2025), now available nationwide both… Read More

12 hours ago

This website uses cookies.