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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 · 3 hours ago

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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In this story

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

HamalCenter · Hebrew60 minutes ago
Thailand Eases Tourist Entry Rules, But Israelis Still Face Restrictions
WallaCenter · Hebrew3 hours ago
Thailand Eases Tourist Entry With Auto Gates, Excluding Israelis

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