Forums > Living in Kunming > Living with CoVid-19 For DaveKM and AlPage transiting at Bangkok to other destinations should be exempted from providing proof of vaccination and insurance. Though check with your airlines regarding covid testing. The bigger hospitals in Kunming may provide printed English test results if need be.
The Thai Embassy updated the following notice just an hour ago:
www.thaiembassy.com/[...]
"Highlights of New Thailand Travel Restrictions starting January 9, 2023 at 1:00AM
Airline passengers the age of 18 year or older must provide the following:
1. Proof of Vaccination OR a letter from a doctor stating you have recovered from COVID-19 within the last 180 days.
2. Proof of Insurance
(if traveling onward to another country whereupon a PCR or ATK is required for entry).
You can buy the recommended insurance here: Thailand Travel Insurance.
Passengers who are unvaccinated must prepare a letter from a doctor specifying as to why they are not vaccinated.
Exempted persons:
1. Thai Nationals
2. Foreign Nationals with Thai government social insurance required for Work Permit
3. Passengers who are transiting at the airport
More details about the new Thailand Travel Restrictions:
PRE-DEPARTURE TO THAILAND
> Proof of vaccination required (Thai Ministry of Health Approved vaccine list) or obtain the letter from the doctor i.e. recovery from COVID-19 or medical reason for not receiving a COVID vaccine.
> Recommended: Health Insurance which covers medical expenses while in Thailand.
However, health insurance is mandatory for passengers traveling on to another country where PCR or ATK is required.
> Recommended to take an ATK test prior to your departure and also during your stay if you feel unwell.
Book your hotel stays at SHA+ hotels in Thailand.
DURING YOUR STAY
> Self protection such as wearing masks in crowded areas, frequent hand washing, and the practice of social distancing.
> If you feel unwell, please visit a hospital.
Last updated: January 8, 2023 at 3:15 PM"
Here are other websites that posted on the changes of entry rules:
www.bangkokpost.com/[...]
www.straitstimes.com/[...]
"The civil aviation authority also released a list of 16 Covid-19 vaccines that are accepted for entering Thailand as of Jan 6.
They include one dose of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, two doses of AstraZeneca, two doses of Moderna, two doses of Pfizer or three doses of Anhui Zhifei Logcom."
China-Laos railway now connecting cities of Kunming and Vientiane
Posted byGood news. Starting next Wednesday on March 15, passengers can book tickets for the Laos-China Railway on their mobile devices (via the "LCR Ticket" app, available on Play store or Apple).
Currently, reserving train seats for the Laos' rail portion have been hectic as local scalpers have dominated the station queues, reselling train seats to Luang Prabang at double or triple rates.
www.thestar.com.my/[...]
China-Laos railway now connecting cities of Kunming and Vientiane
Posted byTo update, passenger high speed rail trains connecting from Kunming into Laos have begun since earlier this year... and runs further into Luang Namtha, Oudomxay, Luang Prabang (an UNESCO World Heritage-listed town), and Vientiane provinces.
A good post on places to visit along the way:
www.traveller.com.au/[...]
Recent talks with Thailand-Laos rail network cross-border connections from Vientiane:
www.bangkokpost.com/[...]
COVID-19 vaccinations for expats in Kunming available until July 18
Posted byAlthough Omicron has already been ripping through Kunming, the word is that the fourth vaccine, in the aerosol form of inhalable or spray, may be rolling out in Yunnan for the general public at the end of the month or the next.
I hope prior to lunar new year, the more vulnerable elderly in rural outskirt villages, where health services are relatively dearth, will also have access to these updated vaccines when they congregate in town markets every five days during traditional "ganji" to sell their homegrown produce.
Metro Line 5 connects Kunming's top attractions
Posted byUpdate: Kunming Metro Line 9 (construction period '22 to '26), Line 8, and Line 7; Anning Line, Songming Line have new progress
"Yesterday (March 15), the website of the Kunming Development and Reform Commission publicly released 380 key projects (excluding real estate projects) to be implemented in Kunming in 2022, including 200 projects under construction and 140 newly started projects. There are 40 preliminary projects, and the preliminary work is carried out as planned.
In the list of these project schedules, we have been concerned about the Kunming Metro Line 6 Phase III, Line 7, Line 8, Line 9, Anning Line, Songming Line and other rail transit projects.
Among these key projects under construction in the investment plan, the urban rail transit has Line 5, the second phase of Line 2, the northwest extension of Line 1, and the parking lot of Line 8 (Huayugou parking lot).
(chart in Chinese)
dingyue.ws.126.net/[...]
Key newly-started investment projects include Kunming Rail Line 9 Project, Line 6 Phase III Project, and Rail Transit Guangwei Da Driving and Repairing Base.
(chart in Chinese)
dingyue.ws.126.net/[...]
In addition, regarding the Kunming rail transit project, the municipal key preliminary projects in 2022 include the engineering track Line 7, Songming Line, Line 8, Anning Line, etc."
(chart in Chinese)
dingyue.ws.126.net/[...]
source: inf.news/ne/society/817a4f3e04dee5223188b6730582f42d.html
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Line 9 (Dabanqiao North – Shizhaishan):
Stations: Dabanqiao North – Dabanqiao – Guolin Reservoir – South Railway Station (Bailongtan) – Jingming South Road – Xiazhuang (Yunnan University) – Chenggong University Town (Radio&Television University) – Yuanbao Village — Radio&Television Media – Jinmapu – Park North Road – Baiyun Village – Jincheng North – Industrial Park – Jincheng – Jincheng South – Zhonggui Village – Shizhaishan
Line 8 (Longquan Road – Fubao East):
Stations: Longquan Road (Shabaying) – Xiaokang Avenue – Linyu bridge – Kunqu High-Speed – Chuanjin Road – Expo Garden – Bailong Temple — Southwest Forestry University – Jinsha Community – Taiping Village – Juhua Overpass – East Railway Station – Guanshang Forest Park – Hongchang West Road – Sanjia Village – Changhong Guangfu – Dingjia Village – Wujiatang Wetland Patrk – Fubao East
Line 7 (Puji Overpass – Qidian):
Stations: Jipu Overpass – Northwest Bus Station – Datangzi –Heilinpu – Changyuan Middle Road – Shagouwei – Nanya – Tianjiadi – Qianxing Road – Dashanghui – Guannan Guangfu – Changhong Guangfu – Century City West – Guandu Ancient Town – Sports City South – Guangwei – Dashuitian – Guolin Reservoir – Qidian
After 11 years, Yunnan's railroad from hell sees the light
Posted byOperational today.