any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board their flight to the United States

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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 taken the day before they board their flight to the United States.  You must show your negative result to the airline before you board your flight. 

 

If you recently recovered from COVID-19, you may instead travel with documentation of recovery from COVID-19 (i.e., your positive COVID-19 viral test result on a sample taken no more than 90 days before the flight's departure from a foreign country, and a letter from a licensed healthcare provider or a public health official stating that you were cleared to travel). 

 

These requirements are for all air passengers two years of age or older boarding a flight from a foreign country to the United States. 

U.S. citizens update your information in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

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From: "alertsbkk@state.gov" 

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 answers to frequently asked questions or for technical assistance please see https://step.state.gov/STEP/Pages/Common/FAQ.aspx. 

If you are visiting or living in Thailand, and have not yet enrolled in STEP, we strongly encourage you to do so!  STEP is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to register their travel plans with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  It generally takes less than five minutes to sign up and you can do so via https://step.state.gov.

Benefits of Enrolling in STEP:

Security Alert - 8211; U.S. Embassy Bangkok: ASEAN Summit Road Closures, June 20-23, 2019

Location: Ploenchit and Sarasin Rd. Intersections on Witthayu (Wireless) Rd., Bangkok, Thailand

Event: Road Closures – 34^th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit

From Thursday, June 20, through Sunday, June 23, Thailand will host the 34^th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit at The Athenee Hotel. Leaders and delegations from the 10 member nations are scheduled to attend the event.

Traffic delays and road closures should be expected in the vicinity of The Athenee Hotel, particularly during the arrival and departure of delegate motorcades. From Saturday, June 22, through Sunday, June 23, police will establish vehicle checkpoints at the Ploenchit and Sarasin Road intersections on Witthayu (Wireless) Road.

Actions to Take:

·        Avoid crowds and areas where there are protest events, demonstrations, large gatherings, or security operations.

·        Follow any instructions and restrictions that local authorities issue.

U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand

American Citizens Services

+66 2 205 4049

+66 2 205 4000 (after hours)

acsbkk@state.gov

State Department - Consular Affairs

+1 888 407 4747 or +1 202 501 4444

Thailand Country Information

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U.S. Embassy Bangkok

Security Message

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

This message is to inform U.S. citizens in Thailand that local law enforcement and media sources are reporting a suspicious explosion at the Sathorn Pier beneath the Taksin bridge along the Chao Phraya River this afternoon, Aug 18. There are no reports of damage or injuries. Please stay clear of the affected area, including the Saphan Taksin BTS station, while authorities investigate. Monitor media reports for further information.

Review your personal security plans; remain aware of your surroundings, including local events; and monitor local news stations for updates. Maintain a high level of vigilance and take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security and follow instructions of local authorities


We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Thailand enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at www.Travel.State.Gov. STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you don’t have Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

Regularly monitor the State Department's website, where you can find current Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and the Worldwide Caution. Read the Country Specific Information for Thailand. For additional information, refer to “A Safe Trip Abroad” on the State Department’s website.

Contact the U.S. embassy or consulate for up-to-date information on travel restrictions. You can also call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). Follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and download our free Smart Traveler iPhone App to have travel information at your fingertips.

The American Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy (http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/service.html) is located at 95 Wireless Road in Bangkok, and can be reached by calling 66-2-205-4049, or by e-mailing acsbkk@state.gov. The Embassy’s after-hours emergency telephone number is 66-2-205-4000.

The U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai (http://chiangmai.usconsulate.gov/service.html) is located at 387 Wichayanond Road in Chiang Mai. The American Citizen Services Unit of the Consulate General can be reached by calling 66-53-107-777 and by e-mail at acschn@state.gov. The after-hours emergency telephone number is 66-81-881-1878.

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American Citizen Services Outreach

There is an outreach event in Khon Kaen scheduled for  January 23. Additional details, including time and place, will be available on the US Embassy  closer to the event at the following link: 

http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/consular_outreach.html

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Mandatory Appointment System for   American Citizen Services at U.S. Embassy Bangkok This message is for all U.S. citizens in Thailand. Effective Monday, July 30, 2012, the U.S. Embassy, will strictly enforce an appointment-only system for all non-emergency services. The appointment system, which was introduced in 2011, allows American citizens in Thailand to plan ahead and book a time to complete their required service. This has substantially reduced wait times for U.S. citizens who require non-emergency services. Due to a consistently-growing workload, the American Citizen Services section will now move to the appointment-only policy that is being followed at Embassies and Consulates world-wide.... To Continue reading this article