Thailand’s Transport Ministry is gearing up for the resumption of air travel in November since the nation is promoting mass COVID-19 inoculation campaign.
A cleaner keeps the moving walkway hygienic for travellers at Suvarnabhumi airport. (Photo: BangkokPost)
Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s Transport Ministry is gearing up for the resumptionof air travel in November since the nation is promoting mass COVID-19 inoculationcampaign.
Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said on May 15 after ameeting between the members of the Civil Aviation Board that he had asked theCivil Aviation Authority of Thailand to collaborate with public healthagencies, airlines and airport authorities to lay out measures to prepare forthe country's reopening to international visitors later this year.
The measures, however, should align with other countries, Saksayam said.
Thailand plans to wave its mandatory quarantine for vaccinated visitors to thecapital Bangkok and top tourist destinations from October, he added.
Thenew plan could draw 3.5 million tourists this year, generating 298 billion THB(9.5 billion USD) in revenue, said Traisuree Taisaranakul, deputy governmentspokesperson, in a statement.
She said at least 70 percent of residents in each of the10 provinces planned for the reopening must first be inoculated.
Theannouncement comes as the resort island of Phuket prepares to open to vaccinatedtravellers in July in a pilot scheme for the broader plan. It is seeking toinoculate most of its residents before the reopening, and before the nationalvaccination drive begins.
The Thai government said the country needs 150-200 million doses of COVID-19vaccine in the time ahead. More than 2 million doses have been given to theThai people so far./.
Thailand’s government has donated 12.8 million baht (over 400,000 USD) worth of cash and medical supplies to aid Laos’ battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.
While Thai authorities have increased checkpoints and patrol along borders to prevent illegal entries to combat COVID-19, the Cambodian province of Takeo has locked down a village after new infection cases were continually reported.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has downgraded its outlook for domestic tourism this year due to the economic downturn and a third wave of COVID-19.
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Pichai said the trade talks with the US are important and need to move forward professionally, without regard for any political changes in Thailand, believing that Thailand has clear principles, guidelines and procedures in place.
The tax adjustment supports the Malaysian Government’s strategy to reduce reliance on foreign food supply chains and to assist domestic farmers, a finance official has said.
The proposed venue is located in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok, featuring eight public sites, including Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal and several nearby parks.
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Thai Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Vuttikrai Leewiraphan Thailand's formal proposal will be substantial enough for the US to consider further detailed negotiations. He hoped for a tariff rate not exceeding 10% and suggested that the US might extend the negotiation period if an agreement is not reached by the July 8 deadline.
Organised by the Ministry of Culture and the Association of Thai Silk & Culture Promotions, the event honors Her Majesty the Queen on her 47th birthday anniversary and promotes Thai craftsmanship on an international stage.
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The lab focuses on four key thematic areas: energy transition and green innovation, sustainable agriculture, circular economy and sustainable cities, and nature-based solutions and biodiversity.
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A cleaner keeps the moving walkway hygienic for travellers at Suvarnabhumi airport. (Photo: BangkokPost) 
