Watch – Level 1, COVID-19 risk in Thailand is low, new cases are decreasing or stable

Key Points

CDC recommends that people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 talk to their healthcare providers before traveling to Thailand.

COVID-19 risk in Thailand is low.

Over the last 28 days, new cases of COVID-19 in Thailand decreased or stabilized.

Check with the Office of Foreign Affairs or Ministry of Health of Thailand or the US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Country Information page for details about entry requirements and restrictions for arriving travelers, such as mandatory testing or quarantine.

Local policies at your destination may require you to be tested for COVID-19 before you are allowed to enter the country. If you test positive on arrival, you may be required to isolate for a period of time. You may even be prevented from returning to the United States, as scheduled. You might consider getting tested before your trip. If so, see Testing for COVID-19 webpage for more information.

Protect Yourself, Protect Your Loved Ones, Avoid Travel Travel increases your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19. You may feel well and not have any symptoms, but you can still spread COVID-19 to others. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Airports, bus stations, train stations, and rest stops are all places travelers can be exposed to the virus in the air and on surfaces. These are also places where it can be hard to social distance (keep 6 feet apart from other people). Don’t travel if you are sick or if you have been around someone with COVID-19 in the past 14 days. Don’t travel with someone who is sick.

What is the current situation?

COVID-19 risk in Thailand is low. Over the last 28 days, new cases of COVID-19 in Thailand decreased or stabilized. CDC recommends older adults, people of any age with certain underlying medical conditions, and others at increased risk for severe illness talk to their health care providers before traveling to Thailand.

If you get sick in Thailand, you may need medical care. Plan ahead and learn more about Getting Health Care Abroad.

If you get sick with COVID-19 (or test positive for COVID-19, even if you have no symptoms) while abroad, you may be isolated or not be permitted to return to the United States until you have recovered fully from your illness. If you get exposed to a person with COVID-19 while abroad, you may be quarantined or not be permitted to return to the United States until 14 days after your last exposure.

What can travelers do to protect themselves and others?

If you travel, take steps to protect yourself and others from COVID-19:

Avoid close contact by staying at least 6 feet (about 2 arms' length) away from anyone who is not from your household.

Wear a mask to keep your nose and mouth covered when in public settings.

Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer.

Avoid contact with anyone who is sick.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

Do not travel if you are sick.

What do I need to do after I travel?

You may have been exposed to COVID-19 on your travels (domestic and/or international). You may feel well and not have any symptoms, but you can be contagious without symptoms and spread the virus to others. You and your travel companions (including children) pose a risk to your family, friends, and community for 14 days after you were exposed to the virus. Regardless of where you traveled or what you did during your trip, take these actions to protect others from getting sick:

Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from anyone who is not from your household. It’s important to do this everywhere -- both indoors and outdoors.

Wear a mask to keep your nose and mouth covered when you are outside of your home.

Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer.

Watch your health: Look for symptoms of COVID-19, and take your temperature if you feel sick.

See CDC’s After Travel webpage to learn if you should take additional precautions.

Follow state and local recommendations or requirements after travel.

Clinician information

Healthcare providers should obtain a detailed travel history for patients with symptoms of potential COVID-19 infection, including: fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, muscle pain, new loss of taste or smell, vomiting or diarrhea, and sore throat. If you suspect a traveler has COVID-19, see Information for Healthcare Professionals for information on evaluating, reporting, clinical care guidance, and infection control.

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