Large tour groups are scheduled to arrive in Thailand in large numbers beginning February 1. This will be especially true for Chinese tour groups arriving in Thailand beginning February 6. Thailand is a popular destination for Chinese tourists, and plans are being made to accommodate international tourists in light of the Covid scenario.
Deputy Bangkok Governor Tavida Kamolvej convened a meeting of Bangkok City Hall’s emergency health crisis monitoring center to discuss the COVID-19 scenario. The gathering was to plan for healthcare services for international visitors and to avoid the spread of Covid. Bangkok’s district offices have been instructed to be harsh with tourist-oriented establishments. The venues must adhere to public health regulations and carry out activities in line with the Safety & Health Administration (SHA) standard. Employees must have received four doses of the Covid vaccination and be subject to random ATK testing.
Asst. Prof. Tavida highlighted a decrease in the number of Covid hospital admissions, critical patients, and deaths. Despite this improvement, the number of international visitors will continue to grow. As a result, Dr. Tavida believes that delivering vaccination booster shots and taking personal precautions will help to slow the spread of Covid. She stated that service providers in the tourist industry should be fully immunized. Disease screening and Covid-free Setting procedures will continue to be introduced at key tourist destinations. Meanwhile, hotels and restaurants must follow either the SHA or SHA Plus standards.
