COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was announced on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).
Aug. 24, 2022, midnight
On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).
July 25, 2022, midnight
On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.
July 1, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
May 26, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
April 1, 2022, midnight
The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.
Nov. 29, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.
Nov. 29, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.
Aug. 13, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
May 18, 2021, midnight
Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".
May 18, 2021, midnight
Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".
Oct. 30, 2020, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
Local and national news
Information for the past 30 days.
Alert regarding piracy and other incidents in Asian waters
Aug. 15, 2025, midnight wide area information
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●In Asian waters, there have been many incidents of piracy (Note), including boarding by armed groups, and the total number of incidents in the Singapore Strait in particular has been on the rise again in recent years.
●Operators of ships sailing through Asian waters and those planning to board such ships should be fully aware of the risk of encountering piracy and other incidents in these waters, make efforts to obtain the latest information, take great care to ensure safety, and, depending on the situation, refrain from boarding ships sailing through these waters.
Note: "Piracy and other incidents" includes "piracy" that occurs on the high seas and "armed robbery" that occurs within territorial waters.
Clashes between Cambodian and Thai armies on the border
July 24, 2025, midnight wide area information
●On July 24, it appears that a full-scale attack by the armies of both countries took place near the Cambodian-Thai border (Cambodia side: Ouddar Meanchey Province, Preah Vihear Province, Thai side: Sisaket Province, Surin Province, Buriram Province, Ubon Ratchathani Province).
●If you are staying in areas close to the borders of both countries, not just near the borders mentioned above, please consider evacuating and follow any evacuation instructions or guidance given by the authorities.
●Since the possibility of unforeseen incidents occurring in areas close to the border between the two countries cannot be denied, please obtain the latest information from multiple sources and take sufficient safety measures, such as avoiding areas close to the border.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
[Warning] Crime victimization in Thailand (Case studies)
Aug. 25, 2025, 4:55 p.m.
●Case 1 (tour fare fraud)
A Thai woman approached him in Japanese near Asoke Station in Bangkok and proposed a tour to him, for which he paid in advance. However, on the day of the tour, she failed to show up and he could no longer contact her.
◎When booking tours etc. locally, please be careful and choose a trustworthy company and compare multiple companies.
Case 2 (Theft on board an aircraft)
When he was flying from a third country to Thailand, he had his bag in the overhead bin when it was opened, his US$500 notes were replaced with US$1 notes, and cash in an envelope was stolen.
◎Please keep cash and other valuables close to you and within your sight, rather than putting them in the overhead compartments. When using the toilet, please do not leave them near your seat.
●Case 3 (injury incident)
In the Rama IX district of Bangkok, a Japanese resident encountered a foreigner throwing a cigarette into a flower bed, and while taking a photo of the discarded cigarette to report it to the area manager, an argument ensued between the two, and the Japanese resident was assaulted, resulting in minor injuries. A settlement was subsequently reached.
Some reports have said that a group of foreigners lynched a Japanese person, but this was not an incident targeting Japanese people; the Japanese person who filmed the incident got into trouble.
◎When traveling abroad, please be careful as unexpected events can lead to trouble.
●Case 4 (Request for transport of luggage)
A woman he met online asked him to pick up a package in Bangkok and transport it to Japan, and he accepted the request. The woman had already arranged the plane ticket and hotel.
Since the beginning of this year, there have been several cases of Japanese nationals transporting luggage from Bangkok to the UK being detained at UK airports for smuggling cannabis.
◎Drug offenses are considered serious crimes in most countries, and in some countries they can carry penalties such as the death penalty or life imprisonment. Avoid casually entrusting someone else's luggage to be transported abroad, even if it is someone you know, let alone a stranger.
Case 5 (illegal drug use)
In tourist destinations such as Bangkok and Phuket, there have been cases of mental confusion due to consuming cannabis or cannabis cookies, as well as deaths due to illegal drug overdoses.
◎ In Thailand, the use and cultivation of cannabis for medical purposes is permitted, but recreational use is not. It has been pointed out that cannabis abuse can cause health problems such as hallucinations, memory problems, and impaired learning ability. Please abide by the laws of both Japan and Thailand, and be careful not to easily get involved with cannabis or other illegal drugs.
[Contact information]
○Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Thailand Tel: (66-2) 207-8500, 696-3000
Address: 177 Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
(Wittayu Road, roughly halfway between Lumpini Police Station and Lumpini MRT Station)
Alert for heavy rain and floods in Northern Thailand (August 25th)
Aug. 25, 2025, 3:25 p.m.
タイ気象当局は、ベトナム付近を進行中の台風13号「カジキ」の影響により、８月28日までの間、タイ北部地域においても大雨と強風を予想しており、洪水や鉄砲水が発生する可能性があるとの注意喚起を発出したほか、低地等危険地域の住民に対し必要に応じた避難準備を呼びかけています。
皆様にあっては、当局発表や関連報道等により最新情報の収集を心がけ、必要に応じて当局の指示に従うほか、大雨・洪水の影響等が予想される地域に滞在されている方は外出を控える、また同地域への渡航・滞在を予定されている方は、状況に応じ日程・経路・訪問先の変更等を検討されるなど、被害に遭わないよう十分注意してください。
当局発表や気象情報等については、以下のリンク先（タイ語）を参考としてください。
（リンク）
１ チェンマイ市役所ＦＢ
https://www.facebook.com/cmmayor
２ タイ国営ラジオチェンライ局ＦＢ
https://www.facebook.com/radiochiangrai
３ タイ気象局北部気象センターＨＰ
http://www.cmmet.tmd.go.th/index1.php
４ 天然資源環境省ＨＰ
https://www.dmr.go.th/
５ 自然災害対策事務所ＨＰ
https://www.disaster.go.th/home
６ 灌漑局HP（ピン川を含む北タイの河川の水位の情報）
https://www.hydro-1.net/
Bangkok Rally Information (Thursday, August 21st)
Aug. 19, 2025, 5:20 p.m.
[Royalist anti-government rally]
Date and time: Thursday, August 21st, from around 10am Location: In front of the National Assembly Building (Samsen Road)
[Contact information]
○Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Thailand Tel: (66-2) 207-8500, 696-3000
Address: 177 Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
(Wittayu Road, roughly halfway between Lumpini Police Station and Lumpini MRT Station)
