Videos · News updates · 27 Jan 2026 · 8 min
Thailand Arrival Update: New Health Screening, Scam Alert, Pollution & Alcohol Ban
Rules may have changed since this was filmed. Current rules: Entry rules right now
A news update, 8 minutes long, published 27 January 2026. Filed under Arriving in Thailand and Healthcare and insurance and Scams and staying safe.
Fewer places, the free arrival card, two bank cards and rides by app: timing, money, transport, food and the rules a first visit needs.
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