[Thailand increases number of 'low risk' countries from 46 to 63]

They can add as many countries as they want to the “low risk” list but if the complicated paperworks and requirements are still there, then people will travel to other places. The insurance policies that they are offering to the travelers look like scams to me.

Let see how many millions are coming.

[Thailand looks to welcome tourists again — less than half its population is fully vaccinated]

Many people are not really worried about C19 anymore because it is becoming endemic stage.
Actually, the main reason people are hesitating to travel is the complicated paperwork requirements because they are a waste of time and money, as you can see what happened to the “Phuket Sandbox”.

[Thailand Pass To Entice More International Tourists]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

After they have been cleared, they will be allowed to travel freely in the country.

Really?

[Firebrand Chuwit says GI’s in Vietnam war left "legacy of sex culture" in Thailand]

Those days are over.

[Nov 1st: Quarantine free countries named - one night must be in SHA+ or AQ hotel - curfew lifted, bars stay shut]

I guess it going to be very successful like Phuket Sandbox.

I am so excited to see.

[Thailand to allow quarantine-free travel from 46 countries, PM says]

I think the ATK test upon arrival is will be good for those has been fully vaccinated and negative RT-PCR test before departure.

 

[Thailand to allow quarantine-free travel from 46 countries, PM says]

 

 

The “Thailand Pass” requirements said need to stay 1 night in an AQS or SHA+ Hotel while wait for test result upon arrival.

So it is not really a quarantine free travel.

https://www.thaiembassy.com/travel-to-thailand/thailand-pass

[Thai PM confirms Nov 1 reopening, reduced curfew, COE to be replaced with “Thailand Pass”]

28 minutes ago, Clydesdale said:

Let's see what the requirements of Thailand Pass will be. If it includes ludicrously overpriced insurance or compulsory ASQ forget it.

https://loyaltylobby.com/2021/10/14/thailand-will-replace-coe-system-with-thailand-pass-application-for-international-air-travelers-from-november-1-2021/

[Prayuth: No drinking, no parties no gambling - don't let your Covid guard down]

 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The beach was heaving with people along many kilometres with cars double and triple parked and horrendous traffic.

 

Deckchairs were packed all along the beach with Thais eating and singing along to guitars.

I guess the people are learning to live with C19 which going to be a new normal.

[Vaccines not lockdowns helping to reduce COVID-19 cases in Thailand]

Don’t worry the magic pills will be available on the market soon hopefully it will save everyone.

 

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/thailand-talks-with-merck-200000-courses-anti-covid-pills-2021-10-04/

[Thai tourism in a "coma" - confidence at its worst level since records began, says academic]

Norway already dropped their C19 restrictions and return to normal.
 

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/norway-end-coronavirus-related-restrictions-saturday-2021-09-24/

[Expat on Samui says he was threatened with deportation by hospital over Covid bill]

This is Thailand so what to expect.

[Foreigners in Thailand have until Nov 26 to apply for ‘COVID extensions’]

That will give people great peace of mind.

[Costs of forced repeated tests threaten Canadian Sandbox holiday]

This Sandbox holiday seems like it is becoming a 'Scambox' to me.

[No CCSA decision yet on Bangkok reopening on Oct 15th, quarantine remains]

Firstly, they should have vaccinated 80% of all the citizens before they plan to reopen the country.

Also, before they open it to the world, they should open the country to locals to see whether it has gone back to normal.

Besides, even if they open it now, who's gonna come?

Because many other countries are still struggling with the pandemic.

[Anutin: No one said we'd open the country and Bangkok on October 1st]

Land of confusion 

[Save our Sandbox! MoPH send crisis team to Phuket as migrants blamed for infections]

Poor migrant workers!

[No guarantees of entertainment/nightlife opening for October tourism reopening proposal in Pattaya, officials want to focus on cultural and natural activities]

I am eager to see how many tourists are coming for cultural and natural activities.

Good luck!

 

[Booster jabs for those who got two Sinovac doses to begin in October or sooner – Anutin]

The FDA said the booster shot is not really necessary; it just improves immunity. Why don’t they continue vaccinating those people who are still waiting for vaccines? Not those who've already gotten two doses.
At least can boost the vaccination rates.

 

https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/pfizer-says-third-covid-19-shot-warranted-fda-document-2021-09-15/

[Thailand Will Adopt New Policy to Reopen within This Year]

[Over 84% of Thailand’s COVID fatalities had not been vaccinated]

How about the suicide casualties that are cause by emotional pressure and financial restraints during the pandemic?

Are those considered COVID deaths?

[Customers will need to be double vaxxed or have negative ATK result from October to use restaurants]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

If you've had Covid within the last one to three months you'll need to show proof of that to enter.

If you’ve recovered from Covid and still have not been vaccinated, are you still considered Covid free customers!?
But, anyways, let's see how this will all play out.

[AstraZeneca-Pfizer vaccine mix to be employed from October]

4 hours ago, Henryford said:

Can anyone reference for me the scientific papers where they have tested the effect of mixing different vaccines?

 

[Indian man dismembered compatriot who tipped off police about visa overstay]

This just one case, but I think there are plenty of others who overstayed out there. Many are taking advantage of the pandemic.
If this is not associated with any murder case, then probably the money still talks and everything else walks.
I was also wondering, where are those smart cars? Are they still in use?

[Prayut walks back October reopening for the country]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Prayut said in June that he would reopen the country by October and that Thais must learn to live with Covid-19 or risk damaging the country’s economy further.

If he asked the Thais to learn to live with C19, then why October and not now? He can reopen now; it wouldn't make any difference.