Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) getting to Thailand

WHO is continuously monitoring and responding to this outbreak. This document will be updated as more is known about COVID-19, how it spreads and how it is affecting people worldwide.

 

If you are traveling to Thailand, please visit Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health’s website; from here you will find Thailand Ministry of Public Health travel advisories and other useful information.

You may also consult the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Press Releases, Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand and Thai Embassy or consular. ICAO also updates Global COVID-19 airports status. They also provide useful information for travelers. 

For general information on travel, please visit WHO global travel advice regarding COVID-19 page.

If your travel plans include Thailand or Southeast Asia, we would like to share with you the following information and recommendations for you to consider:

 

Before traveling

  • Make sure that you have the latest information on areas where COVID-19 is spreading. You can find this at COVID-19 situation reports
  • Please check with your airline, Thai embassy and the websites of the health ministries of your country of residence the country you are visiting and any countries you will be traveling through.  Travel bans, restrictions and requirements vary greatly, they can change quickly and are determined by national governments, not by the World Health Organization.
  • If you are visiting Thailand, please visit the  WHO Thailand website for the latest information on the COVID-19 situation in Thailand.
  • Based on the latest information, you should assess the benefits and risks related to upcoming travel plans.
  • You should avoid travel to a COVID-19-affected area if you are considered at higher risk of becoming infected (e.g. older persons and those with medical conditions such as diabetes, heart and lung diseases and other chronic illnesses).
  • If you are traveling to an affected area, you should consider talking about the risks of COVID-19 with a qualified health professional (e.g. your health care provider or local public health authority) before departure. You should also be aware of specific health risks and considerations for Thailand and other tropical areas (sun protection, malaria, dengue fever, etc).
  • Include in your travel bag mask, small bottles (under 100 CL) of alcohol-based hand rub. This alcohol-based hand rub can facilitate regular hand-washing.
  • Make sure you have adequate medical insurance cover.

 

While traveling and after arrival at your destination:

  • Airports and air and ground travel can often be very crowded. Wash your hands regularly and if possible, stay at least one meter away from others
  • Ensure you know what to do and who to contact if you feel ill while traveling.
  • Ensure that you comply with instructions from local authorities where you are traveling, including providing your contact details and travel information if requested. You should comply with local restrictions on travel, movement or large gatherings.

 

When you return from traveling:

  • When you return from a COVID-19-affected area, you should monitor yourself for COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days, including taking your temperature twice a day.
  • If you develop even a mild cough or low-grade fever (i.e. a temperature of 37.3 C or more) you should stay at home and self-isolate. This means avoiding close contact (one meter or nearer) with other people, including family members. You should also telephone your healthcare provider or the local public health department, giving them details of your recent travel and symptoms.

     

  • You will find useful information on how to protect yourself
  • Q&A on COVID-19
  • Daily WHO COVID-19 situation reports
  • COVID-19 situation updates in Thailand

Please always seek health advice from your health care provider or local authorities before travelling.

Click here, for more information on WHO travel advice.