Our country is moving into the endemic phase this 1 April 2022 and finally, the Malaysian international borders will reopen again. Well, if you’re looking for a destination abroad to visit quarantine-free both in terms of entry and exit, then you can consider visiting our neighbour Thailand up north.
In fact, if you’re looking for an adventurous road trip after years of being cooped up, then why not travel to Thailand via land route? Just yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that two Malaysia-Thailand land borders will open on 1 April, which are in Wang Kelian in Perlis and Bukit Kayu Hitam in Kedah.
As reported by national news agency Bernama, Ismail announced yesterday that Thailand has agreed to open both land borders. Furthermore, he has also instructed Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin to discuss with his Thai counterpart the immediate opening of the border in Padang Besar in Perlis and other Malaysia-Thailand land borders.
The Prime Minister also said that this was good news for Malaysians, especially for those residing in Perlis and Kedah. Ismail also He further elaborated,
“The opening of the border will make it easier for people to work and the SOP (standard operating procedures) that we have imposed is also quite relaxed, namely there is no more quarantine and there is no need to undergo PCR or RTK testing during pre-departure and arrival,”
Speaking at the 2022 Perlis Keluarga Malaysia Aspirations Tour programme yesterday, the Prime Minister said that the move would also contribute to our country’s recovery. It will also have a positive impact on the economic sustainability and well-being of Malaysians.
As for the SOPs for land travel between both countries, Ismail said that he hoped that it would be similar to the one that will be implemented at the Malaysia-Singapore border in Johor.
What do you guys think of the reopening of land border to Thailand? Are you planning to travel anywhere abroad this April? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
Also read: You Can Now Travel Into Singapore Starting 1 April!
