Thailand COVID
Thailand Ministry of Health reports 10,398 new COVID-19 cases and an additional 17 deaths since yesterday. The ministry also announced an additional 8,922 recovered patients.
The government is planning to open talks with China and Malaysia this month regarding a travel bubble. This would help boost the tourism economy after a successful Test and Go resumption. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, the government spokesperson, talked about discussing an agreement with China’s minister for culture and tourism.
Travel Bubble
There will be a limit on the number of tourists that will arrive in Thailand. Their traveling will also be limited in some areas of the country. This is to prevent any COVID-19 outbreaks.
No quarantine is required for the tourists however special protocols will apply. Protocols like their visa, accommodation, and flights will be limited.
Mr. Wangboonkongchana said “The prime minister is confident that Thailand will remain one of the world’s top tourist destinations despite the pandemic, and the government will support efforts to revitalize tourism with an emphasis on public health and safety,”
International arrivals may reach 5 million this year if the government would launch the travel bubbles. This is according to The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta). The current Test and Go and sandbox programs will not be enough.
Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said they will not propose lifting all the curbs. This is in light of the high case numbers reported daily. The ministry also said that they will suggest the way they deliver the report to not cause worry. He insisted that they will still be based on facts.
“Therefore, we don’t need to bring back lockdowns. Only nightlife venues, such as pubs, bars, and karaoke parlors won’t be allowed to reopen just yet,” Mr. Anutin said.
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