Thailand's main airport offers rapid coronavirus test for international arrivals

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SAMUT PRAKAN (REUTERS) - Thailand's main international airport unveiled rapid coronavirus tests on Friday (July 3) for some overseas arrivals after a three-month ban on foreign visitors was partially lifted this month.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SAMUT PRAKAN - Thailand's main international airport unveiled rapid coronavirus tests on Friday for some overseas arrivals after a three-month ban on foreign visitors was partially lifted this month.

Business travellers, diplomats and government guests staying for less than 14 days are considered"fast track travellers" who will be swab tested for the disease at Suvarnabhumi airport to make ensure they are infection-free before entry. The airport test, costing 3,000 baht each, is one requirement for fast-track entry without spending 14 days in quarantine, and is required of other foreigners recently allowed in, ranging from those with resident status or family in the country, as well as international students.

The government is considering a plan to open more international travel with a"travel bubble" arrangement with some countries in September, he added.

 

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