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Due According to the COVID-19 pandemic situation, during which several provinces have been locked down and temporarily ban traveling in and out of individuals, vehicles, and goods at permanent crossing points, border trade service centers, and other channels along the border areas, the Customs Department informs that transport, import and export of goods through the border nationwide can be done as normal in accordance with related laws and regulations, and the regulations set by respective provinces. Source: https://www.thaigov.go.th/news/contents/details/28378

Passenger trains have been suspended. However, freight trains between Thailand and Malaysia continue to operate. Source: http://cccovid19.mot.gov.my/

Thailand has reversed its ban to close four ports (which was imposed on 21/3/20) at the Mekong River to allow for cargo shipment. The operations of the ports are however limited to only three days a week. Travelers are still not allowed port entry. Source: https://www.mcot.net/view/5e85d357e3f8e40af1428801

the information received from the International Affairs Division, Ministry of Transport of Thailand on 27 April, while border closure bans the movement of people travelling through land border, the movement of goods is possible although subjected to public health measure set out by Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). In addition, COVID-19 related measures vary across different provinces/borders. For example, in Mukdahan province where one of the Thailand-Laos border is located, only freight trucks are allowed to pass through the border. Furthermore, only 2 persons are allowed in a truck. They are also subjected to health screening (e.g. body temperature measurement) from the disease control staff.

Following are major border crossing points and their operational hours:  The First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge (Nongkhai-Vientiane)  (Everyday during 06:00-22:00);  The Second Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Mukdahan-Savannakhet)  (Everyday during 06:00-22:00);  The Third Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Nakhon Phanom-Khammouane) (Everyday during 06:00-22:00); The Fourth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge (Everyday during 06:00-22:00); The Second Friendship Bridge Crossing Moei/Thaungyin River (Everyday during 06:30-18:30); The Friendship Bridge Thai-Malaysia (Buketa) (Everyday during 05:00-18:00)Port remains operational with Covid19 related measure undertaken based on International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005; checkpoints established. Source: www.port.co.th/cs/internet/internet/index.html

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