Thailand is to axe its Thailand Pass registration scheme and mandatory US$10,000 health insurance requirement for foreign visitors next month.

From 1 July, foreign nationals are only required to show proof of either a certificate of vaccination or a negative PCR or antigen test result within 72 hours of travel. These can be in a print or digital format.

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) London Director Sadudee Sangnil said: “This is the news we have been waiting to share.

“The removal of the online Thailand Pass application simplifies travel to Thailand once again and removes what was a barrier to travel for some.

“Although bookings to Thailand have considerably picked up in the last few months, the removal of pre-departure requirements makes Thailand accessible to everyone once more.”