Malaysia-Thailand land border open Apr 1 for tourists

Malaysia-Thailand land border open Apr 1 for tourists

The Malaysian government has announced that Thailand will open its land border with Malaysia beginning April 1, though the opening is for tourists only for the time being, the Malay Mail reported. For the moment, travel for daily commuters is still under discussion between the respective governments of Malaysia and Thailand, said health minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

“The Thai government is only willing to accept leisure travellers. Discussions are still underway between Malaysia and Thailand [on the matter of] daily commuters and frequent travellers. As for travellers from Thailand, the general travel protocol that Malaysia currently has in place would apply,” the heath minister said.

Only two land borders between the countries will be opened from April 1, and these are the Bukit Kayu Hitam-Sadao and the Wang Kelian-Wang Prachan borders.

Malaysia-Thailand land border open Apr 1 for tourists

Malaysia-Singapore causeway

Earlier, Thailand tourism and sports minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said that Thailand is working closely with the relevant authorities to reopen all land border entry points with Malaysia by May 1, adding that his ministry will propose to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) to reopen more entry points between the two countries, according to Malay Mail.

Yesterday, the governments of Malaysia and Singapore said in a press statement that travel across the Malaysia-Singapore causeway will resume on the same date, April 1, and fully vaccinated individuals can travel across the causeway between Malaysia and Singapore without having to undergo quarantine or testing, including pre-departure and on-arrival tests.

Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.

Learn more:

10% discount when you renew your car insurance

Compare prices between different insurer providers and use the promo code 'PAULTAN10' when you make your payment to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services.

Car Insurance

Mick Chan

Open roads and closed circuits hold great allure for Mick Chan. Driving heaven to him is exercising a playful chassis on twisty paths; prizes ergonomics and involvement over gadgetry. Spent three years at a motoring newspaper and short stint with a magazine prior to joining this website.

 

Comments

  • Renier Janse van Rensburg on Mar 29, 2022 at 12:57 pm

    Can anyone tell me if the land border between Su’ngai Kolok and Rantau Panjang will also be open on the 1st of April?

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
    • NADHILAH SAFFINI on Mar 31, 2022 at 8:05 pm

      No. It will not open through Kelantan border. Open only through Sadao and Wang Kelian border in Kedah.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  • Amalina on Jun 21, 2022 at 7:41 pm

    Wang prachan border open until what time?

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
 

Add a comment

required

required