Answered7 years ago

Why has Thailand closed its borders and ports with Malaysia?

Border Closure Thailand Visa Travel Restrictions

Wannikea *********

asked Mar 23, 2020

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Thailand will close all borders and ports with Malaysia to all nationals and Thai's.

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Thailand has announced the closure of all borders and ports with Malaysia to all nationals and Thai citizens, which has raised questions about existing travel restrictions and border control measures already in place.

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Gregor **********

the Malaysian border has been closed for foreigner since ALREADY IN EFFECT since March 18 - and only allowed "small" border traffic for residents since. And: it is not true that Thailand closed its border. Malaysia made the first step to close its border to Thailand on March 18th. Please stick to facts and don't spread nitwit

7 years ago

Бенямин ********

@Pratik ******

7 years ago

Deanna *******

But not by air? Only land and sea?

7 years ago

Benjamin ******

I think the point is moot, since people in Thailand can't fly into Malaysia.

7 years ago

Tod *********

I thought they were closed to foreigners already

7 years ago

Jari ************

So now Malaysians have to fly in. They cannot use the land border anymore.

7 years ago

Jari ************

I don't see any exception for Thais in the earlier closure:

MALAYSIA - published 18.03.2020

1. Passengers are not allowed to enter Malaysia.

- This does not apply to nationals of Malaysia.

- This does not apply to permanent residents of Malaysia.

- This does not apply to passengers with a diplomatic passport.

2.Nationals and residents of Malaysia are required to be self-quarantined for 14 days.

3. Nationals of China (People's Rep.) with a passport issued in Hubei, Zhejiang or Jiangsu Province (China People's Rep.) are not allowed to enter Malaysia.

- This does not apply to passengers who reside in Malaysia.

4. Passengers who have been in the Hubei, Zhejiang or Jiangsu Provinces (China People's Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Malaysia.

- This does not apply to nationals of Malaysia and passengers who reside in Malaysia.

5. Passengers who have been in Hokkaido in Japan in the past 14 days are not allowed to transit and enter Malaysia. - This does not apply to nationals of Malaysia.

- This does not apply to Malaysian permanent residents, Malaysian social pass holders and Malaysian student passes holders.

6. Malaysian Permanent Residents and Pass Holders (Long Term Social Visit Pass and Student Pass) who have been to Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) in the last 14 days must undergo health screening by the Ministry of Health (KKM).

7. Operating Airline Crew who are nationals of China (People's Rep.), Iran, Italy and Korea (Rep,) will be subject to health screening upon arrival.

8. Nationals of Iran, Italy and Korea (Rep.) are not allowed to enter.

9. Passengers who have been in Iran, Italy or Korea (Rep.) in the past 14 days are not allowed to enter Malaysia.

- This does not apply to nationals of Malaysia.

- This does not apply to Malaysian permanent residents, Malaysian social pass holders and Malaysian student passes holders.

7 years ago