Apparently Malaysians can have a passport-shaped booklet, with passport-type prints, and passport-type pages, but it isn’t exactly a passport… because it’s blue. We’re kidding, it’s obviously not an ACTUAL passport for other reasons. To keep it simple, it’s actually just a border pass for Thais and Malaysians. Travellers from Malaysia and Thailand can now use this border pass to enter the two countries.
Now that basically everything is opened and travelling/tourism is becoming a norm again, this little blue book can be your express pass to Thailand if you’re planning to travel by land and want a cheaper alternative (its only RM10).
However, this pass is only for citizens born in 4 Malaysian states, namely: Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan and Hulu Perak. You have to be a resident living in either one of those states and can only apply if you’ve lived in said state for more than a year.
Travellers or tourists who wish to use this pass need to apply through the Thailand Pass web portal 24 hours prior to their departure. The pass is valid for a year and those who use the pass are only allowed to stay in Thailand for a maximum of 3 days.
Entry Measures into Thailand by Land travel (Effective from 1 May 2022 onwards)
📌 Passport Holders >> Register on Thailand Pass at https://t.co/0iGwxunkea
📌 Border Pass Holders >> Do not have to register on Thailand Pass pic.twitter.com/zoH2ZvxDLj
— PR Thai Government (@prdthailand) May 5, 2022
So, Malaysians living in those 4 states mentioned, what are you waiting for? Quick! Pack your bags and take a 3-day trip to Thailand! It’s budget-friendly, can be done online (skip the queue), and you get a cool blue “passport”! Plus, Thailand is BEAUTIFUL and can be an amazing place to unwind and have some relaxation time.
Daniela Dogliani contributed to this article.
