Thailand approves rapid antigen test for on-arrival screening starting Dec 16

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BANGKOK, Nov 27 (Bernama): Thailand will deploy Antigen Test Kits (ATKs) for fully vaccinated travellers entering the kingdom starting Dec 16 to expedite the entry process in bid to boost the tourism sector.

Foreign Affairs Ministry's deputy spokesman Natapanu Nopakun said at present, under the quarantine-free travel arrangement, fully vaccinated travellers from Covid-19 low-risk countries and territories entering Thailand via ‘Test & Go’ and ‘Sandbox’ entry scheme need to stay overnight at a Safety & Health Administration (SHA) Plus certified hotel and undergo RT-PCR test.