Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Bangkok (10 August 2022) Location: More Than 60 Countries Worldwide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Monkeypox in Multiple Countries . Actions to Take: Travelers should AVOID : Close contact with sick people, including those with skin lesions or genital lesions. Contact with dead or live …
Read More»
Worldwide Caution On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers …
Read More» Voting Information In order to vote in the November 2022 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2022. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an FPCA each year to participate in elections as an overseas absentee voter. …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens in Northern Thailand (July 15, 2022) Effective immediately, the U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai has resumed all consular services. If you are a U.S. citizen in northern Thailand in need of emergency assistance, please call the Chiang Mai American Citizens Services unit (053-107-700). If you have an appointment for, or are …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens in Northern Thailand (July 11, 2022) Effective immediately, the U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai is temporarily suspending all consular services until further notice due to staffing shortages. Although we hope to resume consular services soon, consular services in Thailand are currently only available at the U. S. Embassy in Bangkok. If …
Read More» Message for U.S. Citizens in Thailand (June 22, 2022) Recreational use of marijuana in public is illegal in Thailand Thailand made marijuana legal for medical purposes on June 9, 2022. However, according to a health directive announced in the Royal Gazette on June 14, anyone smoking cannabis and hemp in public for recreational purposes shall …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (June 10, 2022) Location: Countrywide Event: As of June 12, 2022, the CDC order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on June 12, 2022, …
Read More» Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register. Go to FVAP.gov to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, …
Read More» Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (December 5, 2021) Location: Thailand Event: On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States. Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test …
Read More» Subject: Enroll in or update your information in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) Location: Thailand The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok and U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai are conducting an annual verification of STEP enrollments. Please log in to your STEP account via https://step.state.gov/STEP/pages/common/SignIn.aspx to verify that your profile, phone numbers, email address, travel dates, and location in Thailand are up-to-date. For …
Read More» Location: Worldwide Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us. Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to …
Read More» Event: New Website to Pre-Register for COVID-19 Vaccine The Thai Government has informed the U.S. Embassy that it has just opened a new website for U.S. citizens and other expatriates to pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine. This program is run by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Using the link below, you may pre-register by …
Read More» Location: Bangkok, Thailand Event: Pre-Register to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Please be informed that U.S. citizens should monitor the website below for updates regarding pre-registration for COVID-19 vaccinations. The website will be updated as more vaccines and hospitals enter the program. For pre-registration information, please click on this link: https://thailandintervac.com/public.php Please Note: By registering with this website, your information is …
Read More» Location: Bangkok, Thailand Event: COVID-19 Vaccine Opportunity for U.S. Citizens – July 17, 2021 The Thai Government has informed the U.S. Embassy that it is offering U.S. citizens in Thailand the opportunity to be vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine at 4 p.m. this Sunday July 18, 2021 at SCG Headquarters in Bang Sue area of Bangkok. (See location map …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (June 7, 2021) Location: Thailand Event: Vaccine Registration for Foreign Nationals Opens Today – June 7, 2021 The Department of Disease Control (DDC) launched an official website ( http://thailandintervac.com ) for foreign nationals in the Bangkok and Pattaya areas to register for free vaccinations. Other provinces have also launched vaccination campaigns targeting …
Read More»
Location: Thailand Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. You qualify for this …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (May 25, 2021) Location: Thailand Event: Vaccine Registration for Foreign Nationals Opens June 7 The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced on May 21 that registration for the Royal Thai Government’s (RTG) mass vaccination campaign, which includes foreign nationals, will begin June 7, 2021. Vaccinations given through this …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 30, 2021) Location: Thailand Event: Thailand Imposes New Restrictions Beginning May 1 The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced the extension of the quarantine period for all arrivals beginning May 1, 2021. Until further notice, all arrivals who hold Certificates of Entry (COE) issued on or later …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 26, 2021) Location: Thailand Event: Temporary Closures, Restrictions, and Fines The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has ordered numerous business venues and gathering places deemed high-risk for spreading COVID-19 to close from April 26, 2021 to at least May 9, 2021. The full list of closures can be …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 12, 2021) Location: Thailand Event: Inter-provincial Travel Restrictions Imposed in Various Provinces Although the government of the Kingdom of Thailand has not officially banned inter-provincial travel, 37 provinces have announced entry restrictions and will require those seeking entry to either monitor their health or self-quarantine for 14 days. The Ministry of Interior has published a Thai-language …
Read More» COVID-19 Test Requirement for Travel to the United States Effective January 26, 2021, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States. Air passengers are required to get a viral test (a test for current infection) within the three calendar days before their flight to the United …
Read More» Domestic Travel Restrictions Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the Thai government and provincial governments are enacting a variety of emergency disease control measures. The Thai government has extended its emergency decree until February 28, 2021. A growing number of provinces are categorized by the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) as “red zones” (28 as of January 6, including Bangkok and Nonthaburi) and …
Read More» Location: Affected areas in Thailand including: Samut Sakhon Rayong Bangkok Nonthaburi Event: Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health continues to report a rise in new cases of locally-transmitted Covid-19, most of which are related to the outbreak at a seafood market at Samut Sakhon and a smaller cluster associated with a social gathering in Rayong. On …
Read More» Location: Samut Sakhon and Bangkok, Thailand Event: COVID-19 outbreak in Samut Sakhon. Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has announced an outbreak of COVID-19 cases originating in Samut Sakhon province. As of December 19, the number of confirmed cases was 538. Isolated cases related to the outbreak have been reported in Bangkok. Police checkpoints have been set up in Samut Sakhon to monitor and control vehicle traffic to and …
Read More» Location: Bangkok, Thailand – Ratchaprasong Intersection, near the Erawan Shrine and Central World Shopping Center Event: U.S. Embassy Bangkok informs U.S. citizens a protest is planned tomorrow, November 21, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at the Ratchaprasong Intersection near Erawan Shrine and Central World Shopping Center in central Bangkok. The protest location is also near the …
Read More» Location: Bangkok, Thailand – Ratchaprasong Intersection, near the Erawan Shrine and Central World Shopping Center Event: U.S. Embassy Bangkok informs U.S. citizens a protest is planned today, November 18, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. at the Ratchaprasong Intersection near Erawan Shrine and Central World Shopping Center in central Bangkok. The protest location is also near the …
Read More» Location: Bangkok, Thailand – Various locations in Bangkok Event: U.S. Embassy Bangkok informs U.S. citizens of political gatherings planned for this weekend, October 17-18, 2020 at various locations throughout Thailand. Reports indicate that these gatherings may take place with little or no notice of location or time. The Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) locations in …
Read More» Location: Bangkok, Thailand – Ratchaprasong area in the Pathunwan District Event: U.S. Embassy Bangkok informs U.S. citizens of a planned political gathering today, October 15, 2020 at 04:00 pm in the area of Ratchaprasong Intersection near the Erawan Shrine and Central World Shopping mall in the Pathumwan district of Bangkok. U.S. government personnel have been …
Read More» Location: Bangkok, Thailand – Democracy Monument in Bangkok – (Ratchadamnoen Avenue, Wat Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand) Event: U.S. Embassy Bangkok informs U.S. citizens of a planned political gathering at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok, on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 14:00. Reports indicate the gathering could involve a sizable crowd of participants. …
Read More» If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee …
Read More» Appointments Now Available! The American Citizen Services units of the U.S. Embassy Bangkok and Consulate General Chiang Mai are now open for routine service appointments including passport renewals , notary services , and applications for Certificates of Report of Birth Abroad ( CRBA ). Please see our website for more information and to make an appointment . Voting from overseas is easy and …
Read More» Location: Bangkok, Thailand – MBK BTS Station Skywalk Event: U.S. Embassy Bangkok informs U.S. citizens of a planned political gathering at the BTS Skywalk near the MBK Shopping Center in Bangkok, today, Saturday, August 22, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Reports indicate the gathering could involve a sizable crowd of participants. The Royal Thai Police plan to deploy officers in …
Read More» Location: Bangkok, Thailand – Democracy Monument Event: The U.S. Embassy Bangkok informs U.S. citizens of a planned political gathering Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Democracy Monument in Bangkok beginning at 17:00. Reports indicate the gathering could involve a sizable crowd. Plan ahead for the possibility of traffic and other potential disruptions in downtown Bangkok. Although …
Read More» Location: Thailand Event: Royal Thai Government Approves Effective Visa Extension to September 26, 2020 Royal Thai Government Approves Effective Visa Extension to September 26, 2020 On July 29, the Royal Thai Government officially approved a grace period until September 26, 2020 for persons in Thailand in temporary visa status (of all visa types) to depart the country. The measure was published on that date in the Royal Thai …
Read More» Location: Thailand Event: Royal Thai Government Extends State of Emergency and Incoming International Flight Ban until July 31; Kingdom of Thailand Permits Entry for Certain Classes of Foreign National Visitors Royal Thai Government Extends State of Emergency and Incoming International Flight Ban Until July 31 On June 30, the Royal Thai Government officially extended the national state …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (May 29, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Royal Thai Government Approves Entry for Non-Thai Nationals with Work Permits; Information on Provincial Travel Restrictions; Frequently Asked Questions Royal Thai Government Approves Entry for Non-Thai Nationals with Work Permits On May 28, the Royal Thai Government (RTG) announced that non-Thai nationals who either …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (May 27, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Royal Thai Government Extends National State of Emergency; Beware Malware Associated with Fake Thai Chana System; Frequently Asked Questions Royal Thai Government Extends Emergency Decree Until June 30, 2020 On May 26, the Royal Thai Government (RTG) decided to extend the national state of emergency …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (May 18, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Civil Aviation Authority Extends Bans on Incoming Flights; Phuket Airport Remains Closed; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Updates – Curfew Hours Changed CAAT Extends Ban on Incoming International Flights Until June 30 On May 15, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced the extension until June …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (May 15, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Phuket International Airport Resumes Operations May 16; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Phuket International Airport Resumes Operations The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced the Phuket International Airport will resume operations at 00:01 on May 16, 2020. The ban on incoming international flights into Thailand …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (May 8, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Reminder of Travel Restrictions and Visa Situation There has been no new significant information regarding the safety and security of U.S. citizens in Thailand since our April 30, 2020 Health Alert. We provide the following reminders regarding the current travel and visa situation: Phuket Airport to Remain Closed The …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 30, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Phuket Airport to Remain Closed Until May 15 Phuket Airport to Remain Closed The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced the Phuket International Airport will remain closed until May 15. If you are a U.S. citizen currently in Phuket, please fill out this voluntary survey . This will help …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 29, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Domestic Flights to Resume Under Strict Guidelines; State of Emergency; Automatic Visa Extensions; Incoming International Flight Ban Domestic Flights to Resume Under Strict Guidelines The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has announced new guidelines for the operation of domestic flights within Thailand that affect passengers. The key …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 28, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: National State of Emergency Officially Extended; Additional Flights from Surat Thani Airport Beginning May 1; Samui Airport Set to Resume Bangkok Route May 15 National State of Emergency/Nation-wide Curfew Officially Extended to May 31 Today, the government spokesperson announced that the Cabinet has decided to extend to May …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 27, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Automatic Visa Extensions; Ban on Incoming International Flights Extended Further; National State of Emergency Likely to be Extended to May 31; Availability of Critical Medicines in Thailand Automatic Visa Extensions In Effect April 24 On April 24, automatic, additional visa extensions for all types of non-immigrant (i.e. temporary …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 22, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Thai Government Extends Temporary Visas Until July 31, 2020 Thai Government Extends Temporary Visas Until July 31 On April 21, the Royal Thai Government approved automatic visa extensions for foreign nationals whose visas expire between 30 April 2020 and 31 July 2020. Visas will be extended automatically until …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 21, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: KLM Ceases Operations Until April 30 and JAL Reduces Flights KLM Ceases Operations Until April 30 and JAL Reduces Flights to Twice Per Week KLM announced today the airline will cease operations from Bangkok until after April 30. JAL plans to reduce daily flights from Bangkok to twice …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 20, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: VietJet to Stop Service from Krabi Airport to BKK VietJet Ceasing Service to Krabi Airport VietJet Air announced it is halting flights between Krabi Airport and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) until May 1, 2020. There are no flights out of Krabi Airport until after April 30. The following major airports …
Read More» UPDATE 4/17/2020: The Internal Revenue Service urges U.S. taxpayers to beware of telephone calls and email phishing attempts regarding COVID-19. These can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft. Taxpayers should also look out for suspicious websites, text messages, and social media messages that request money or personal information. For more information, please see the Internal …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 16, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Departing from Southern Thailand Departing from Southern Thailand The following major airports are closed: Phuket International Airport (April 10-30), Koh Samui Airport (April 7-30). There are available routes from southern Thailand to Bangkok. For those in Phuket, the airport is closed until April 30, and the land …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 15, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Ban on Incoming International Flights Extended Until April 30; Transportation Out of Thailand CAAT Extends Ban on Incoming International Flights Until April 30 Today, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced the extension until 30 April 2020 of the ban on incoming international flights. The extension will likely …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 14, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Updates to Thai Northern Province Travel Restrictions Thai Domestic Travel Restrictions Options for forms of domestic travel (including airplanes, buses, public vans, and trains) are also decreasing throughout Thailand. This week there is an average of two flights per day from Chiang Mai International Airport to Bangkok. In …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 13, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Reminder: National State of Emergency; Transportation Out of Thailand REMINDER: National State of Emergency On March 25th, the Royal Thai Government declared a national state of emergency, effective March 26th, in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Thailand. Most restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues are closed …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 10, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Details on Automatic Extension of Tourist Visas; Phuket Travel Restrictions Automatic Extension of Tourist Visas On April 8, the Royal Thai Government approved and implemented automatic visa extensions for foreign nationals (including U.S. citizens) whose visas expire between March 26 and April 30, 2020. Visas will be extended automatically until …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 9, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Further Details on Automatic Extension of Tourist Visas; Phuket Travel Restrictions Growing Automatic Extension of Tourist Visas On April 8, the Royal Thai Government approved and implemented automatic visa extensions for foreign nationals (including U.S. citizens) whose visas expire between March 26 and April 20. Visas will be …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 8, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Automatic Extension of Tourist Visas; Transportation Out of Thailand; Flight Options from Phuket; Suspension of All Passport Services, Except Emergency Passports Tourist Visas Expiring on/after March 26 Extended The Ministry of Interior announced today that tourists (including U.S. citizens) who hold visas expiring on or after March 26 …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 7, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Flight Options From Phuket; Incoming International Flight Ban Until April 18; Suspension of All Passport Service, Except Emergency Passports Phuket International Airport Closure The Provincial Government of Phuket confirmed the closure of the Phuket International Airport from 12:01 a.m. on April 10 to 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020. There are two domestic flights …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 6, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Incoming International Commercial Flights Banned Until April 18, 2020 CAAT Extends Bans On All Arriving International Commercial Aircraft Until April 18, 2020 The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has extended its prohibition on all international commercial passenger flights until 11:59 p.m. on April 18, 2020. Still permitted …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 4, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Incoming Commercial Flights Banned from 4-6 April 2020; Nation-wide Curfew In Effect; Phuket Hotels Closed Starting April 4 CAAT Bans All Arriving Commercial Aircraft from 4-6 April 2020 The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued a notification prohibiting all regularly scheduled commercial aircraft from flying to …
Read More» Health Alert – Information on Repatriation Flights – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 3, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: International commercial flight options currently exist in Thailand. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government has …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 3, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Nation-wide Curfew In Effect; Phuket Hotels Closed Starting April 4 Nation-wide Curfew Beginning April 3, a nation-wide curfew is in effect from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.. Except for emergency medical care and travel to and from the airport, U.S. citizens should remain in their residences and hotel rooms during those …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 2, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Nation-wide Curfew Announced; Bangkok Parks; Increasing Provincial Border Closures; Phuket Airport to Close Operations Next Week (Book Departure Flights Now); Hotel Closures Nation-wide Curfew Today the Prime Minister’s office announced a nation-wide curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., beginning on April 3. Except for emergency medical care, U.S. …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 1, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: No Transit Through Thailand; Possible Automatic Extension of Thai Visas; Phuket Airport Closure; Mae Hong Son Border Closure; Hotel Closures; Foreign Nationals Must Pay for COVID-19 Treatment Transit Airline Passengers Now Barred From Entering Thailand Effective April 1, the Royal Thai Government (RTG) expanded the ban on foreign nationals entering Thailand to include transiting …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (March 30, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Border Closures Throughout Southern Thailand; Transit Temporary Health Certificate Exemption Ending on March 31; Flights Out of Thailand Further Reduced Border Closures in Southern Thailand Several provincial governments in southern Thailand announced the closure of their borders –prohibiting entry by land and sea …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (March 29, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Phuket Closures and Curfew, CDC Issues Global Level 3 Travel Warning, Flights Out of Thailand Phuket Closures The Tourism Authority of Thailand announced that Phuket Province is requesting all residents and tourists remain in their residence from 8:00 pm to 3:00 am and has announced closures of beaches, zoo and …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand – March 27,2020 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Event: U.S. Embassy Messages, Bus Ticket Sales, The Emergency Decree Legislation, Checkpoints, Flights Out of Thailand Why Am I Receiving This Message? As part of the effort to get as much information as possible to U.S. citizens, the State Department is extending departure …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (March 26, 2020) Location: Bangkok, Thailand Event: Information on the State of Emergency, a Message from U.S. Ambassador Michael DeSombre, Thai Travel Ban, Available Flights Out of Thailand, and U.S. Embassy Consular Operations State of Emergency: On March 25, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared a state of emergency, …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (March 21, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: The Royal Thai Government (RTG) has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to …
Read More»
Travel Advisory: Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (March 15, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 145,000 reported cases worldwide. The government of the Kingdom of Thailand has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread …
Read More» Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (January 31, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: On January 31, 2020 the Thailand Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced 19 confirmed cases of novel Coronavirus in Thailand. There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. Additionally, the MoPH confirmed the …
Read More» There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as needed. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive travel alerts. Actions to Take: Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert in locations frequented …
Read More» U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai, Thailand Health Alert: Dengue Location: Countrywide Event: Dengue is endemic throughout Southeast Asia, including Thailand, and is a leading cause of febrile illness among travelers. The risk of dengue in Thailand is present nationally and year-round. Peak transmission occurs during warmer and wetter months, usually from May to October. The …
Read More»
The United States Department of the Treasury now offers direct deposit of federal benefit payments, including Social Security Administration (SSA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and Office of Personnel Management (OPM), to banks in Thailand. The payments are automatically converted to Thai Baht (THB) at the international exchange rate before they are deposited in the …
Read More» Location: Thailand (various locations throughout the country) Event: Elections, Sunday, March 24, 2019. The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok advises U.S. citizens that on Sunday, March 24 Thai voters will participate in the first elections since 2011. Travelers may encounter a heightened police and military presence throughout the country, particularly near polling stations. Actions to Take: …
Read More» Tropical Storm Pabuk continues to move through the southern region of Thailand and is forecasted to last until January 5, 2019. Heavy rains, flooding, and strong winds will affect both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea and the following areas: Chumphon, Phetchaburi, Prachuap, Khiri Khan, Surat Thani (inc. Koh Samui, Koh Phangnan, and …
Read More» Tropical Storm Pabuk is forecasted to affect southern Thailand from January 3-5, 2019. Heavy rains and strong winds will affect both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea and the following areas: Chumphon, Phetchaburi, Prachuap, Khiri Khan, Surat Thani (inc. Koh Samui, Koh Phangnan, and Koh Tao), Nakhon Si Thammarart, Phatthalung, Ranong, Songkhla, Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, …
Read More»