Thailand scraps second PCR test requirement for travellers

Bangkok : Thailand has eased its entry requirements further for incoming travellers by scrapping a second polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test under its quarantine-free scheme.
Earlier, upon arrival, travellers had to take a PCR test and stay that night in an approved hotel while waiting for the result. This was repeated on the fifth day during which they used to undergo a second PCR test and another one-night stay in an approved hotel.
However, Thailand's Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced on February 23 that from March, visitors would need to perform only a self-administered antigen test on the fifth day.
This applies to those who register to enter the country from March 1 under the Test and Go system, also known as the kingdom's quarantine-free entry scheme.
The move decreases costs for travellers as they now need to pre-book and pay for only one PCR test and a single night's hotel stay.
They are required to report the result of the day five self-administered test on the government's Covid-19 app, also known as Mor Chana, which all visitors must download upon entry into Thailand.