Thailand to launch ‘area quarantine’ for foreign tourists next month

The government on Thursday unveiled its “area quarantine” plan to open Thailand to foreign tourists from next month.

Area quarantine will be piloted in five provinces popular with foreign tourists – Chiang Mai, Phuket, Krabi, Surat Thani (Koh Samui, Koh Pha-ngan) and Chon Buri (Pattaya).Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn revealed details of the plan after meeting with the Public Health Ministry and 216 tourism operators.

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The Nation Reporter