Thailand would require worldwide vacationers to indicate proof they’re totally vaccinated for COVID earlier than flying to Thailand, based on the nation’s aviation regulator, as it prepares for extra vacationers after China reopened its border on Sunday.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) mentioned in an announcement on Saturday that beginning early Monday, all overseas arrivals beginning early on Monday should show they’re vaccinated or present a letter certifying that they’ve recovered from COVID inside six months.

Unvaccinated travellers should present a medical certificates explaining why they haven’t acquired the vaccine.

CAAT mentioned airways could be accountable for checking paperwork earlier than passengers board and has launched a listing of what number of doses are required for numerous forms of COVID-19 vaccines on its web site.

The new measure will stay in impact at the very least till the top of January, CAAT mentioned.

The vaccination requirement was scrapped by Thailand final October however has been revived as China reopens its border following the easing of its zero-COVID coverage.

The first business flight from China to Thailand, Xiamen Airlines flight MF833, will arrive to Bangkok from Xiamen on Monday carrying 286 passengers, authorities spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul mentioned on Sunday.

Foreigners touring to Thailand from a rustic the place a detrimental reverse transcription polymerase chain response (RT-PCR) take a look at result’s a situation for entry are required to indicate proof of medical health insurance that covers COVID-19 remedy, the Health Ministry mentioned.

The new entry necessities don’t apply to Thai passport holders or passengers transiting by Thailand.

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