Is it safe to travel to Thailand these days?

Thailand travel is not very safe. On March 23, the Thai Embassy in China issued a statement stating: The Royal Thai Embassy in China would like to inform that Thailand attaches great importance to the travel quality, safety and good impression of Chinese tourists on Thailand. The Royal Thai Embassy in China must clarify misunderstandings about the content and comments about unsafe travel. Our Embassy reiterates that since the People’s Republic of China allowed Chinese tourists to travel abroad, Thailand has been fully prepared to receive Chinese tourists and has added many communication channels for Chinese tourists to obtain information and report to the tourist police. Provide convenience and safety in emergencies.

The Royal Thai Embassy in China fully understands tourists’ concerns about safety issues. Thailand has always been popular with tourists from all over the world, and many cities have been shortlisted for livable and safe cities by various organizations. Therefore, Chinese tourists should rest assured that relevant Thai agencies attach great importance to this issue and will also take corresponding measures to fully maintain and ensure the safety of tourists.

When traveling to Thailand, here are some things you need to pay attention to:

1. Do your homework before traveling

Please understand Thailand’s latest entry policies and regulations before traveling. If you apply for a visa on arrival, please prepare relevant materials in advance according to Thailand's requirements. Please purchase medical insurance that covers the cost of COVID-19 treatment before entering the country. Tourists on group tours must carefully read the itinerary, quotation, and contract sample provided by the tour group agency before joining the group, and focus on understanding whether the tour fee includes the cost of nucleic acid testing before returning to the country, and whether the tour group agency has purchased medical insurance for tourists that covers the cost of COVID-19 treatment and whether it will bear it. Tourists will be required to sign a formal travel contract regarding the expenses incurred by tourists staying in Thailand due to the epidemic. If you encounter a travel dispute while in Thailand, please call the Thai Tourism Police at 1155 (including Chinese service) to call the police to protect your legitimate rights and interests in accordance with the law.

2. Abide by local laws and carry tobacco and alcohol with caution

According to Thai law, each tourist is only allowed to carry 1 carton of cigarettes (200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco) and 1 bottle Wine (not exceeding 1 liter) is allowed into the country. At the same time, please be careful not to put multiple people's tobacco and alcohol in one person's luggage, or leave it to one person for safekeeping in the airport area. Otherwise, it will be regarded as over-carrying and you will be required to pay a fine. Please abide by the relevant regulations on e-cigarettes and do not carry or use e-cigarettes and related products. Violators will be sentenced to imprisonment or fines.

3. Pay attention to traffic safety

Thailand has a wide variety of beach leisure activities, and water-related activities such as snorkeling and swimming are relatively risky. Please wear a life jacket when participating in wading activities, and follow the guidance and training of professionals. If there are strong winds and dangerous sea conditions, and red flags are placed on the beach to prohibit tourists from entering the sea, please be sure to comply. The local road conditions in Thailand are complicated, vehicles are fast, and traffic accidents occur frequently. Please be careful when renting a motorcycle. Vehicles drive on the right and drive left, which is contrary to domestic traffic habits. Please pay attention to traffic safety and be careful when crossing the road. You can rent a vehicle only with a Thai driver's license or international driver's license. Please abide by local traffic rules.