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Thailand Eases Tourist Entry Rules, But Israelis Still Face Restrictions
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By איל שפירא - תיירות
First reported by Walla · Sep 3, 2026
What happened
Thailand is easing COVID-19 entry rules for tourists starting April 1, removing quarantine and pre-departure testing for vaccinated travelers. However, Israelis remain banned from entering Thailand due to ongoing travel restrictions.
- 01Thailand eases COVID-19 entry rules for tourists.
- 02Vaccinated travelers will no longer need quarantine or pre-departure tests.
- 03Israelis are still banned from traveling to Thailand.
- 04The move aims to boost Thailand's tourism sector.
- 05The Israeli travel ban remains due to Omicron variant concerns.
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