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Phuket, I’m going to Thailand! Asian tourist hotspot could open for travel by JULY – but there’s one major catch
- Tourism operators are pushing the Thai government to reopen from July 2021
- The collective argues vaccination rollouts will be advanced worldwide by then
- Thai government believed to be supportive, provided vaccines are effective
Travel to Thailand from as early as July looks possible with the Thai Government warming to a plan proposed by struggling local tourism operators.
An online campaign has campaigned for Thai borders to reopen by July 1 on the basis that vaccination programs will be well underway by then.
The Thai Government is believed to be interested in backing the plan on one condition – that vaccines are proving effective in halting the spread of Covid.
Travel to Thailand from as early as July looks possible with the Thai government warming up to a plan proposed by struggling local tourism operators. Pictured: Tourists in Bangkok’s red light district, 2018
An online campaign has campaigned for Thai borders to reopen by July 1 on the basis that vaccination programs will be well underway by then (Stock)
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha has begun a review of vaccinations to ensure they are effective before relaxing travel restrictions.
‘I have already ordered the study so we can be prepared, but it’s also important that we proceed in line with other countries,’ Mr Prayuth said in a post on Facebook.
‘Those in the tourism business would like to get certified soon. But there is still a lot to be uncertain about.
‘The main thing is we have to go along with other countries as well.
‘For people who have already been vaccinated there will be a certificate of vaccination,’ he said, referring to Thai citizens.
Tourism is one of Thailand’s biggest industries and major employers, accounting for an estimated 13 per cent of GDP.
Earlier this month it was reported Australians could be banned from travelling overseas for a holiday in 2021 despite the start of the Covid vaccination program.
Despite the vaccine having an efficacy rate of 95 per cent, Health Minister Greg Hunt announced on Tuesday specialist powers letting the government restrictions on international travel will remain until at least June 17.
This means the do-not-travel order is likely to remain until the second half of 2021, although the measure can be repealed or amended.
The Thai government is believed to be interested in backing the plan on one condition – that vaccines are proving effective in halting the spread of Covid (Stock)
Earlier this month it was reported Australians could be banned from travelling overseas for a holiday in 2021 despite the start of the Covid vaccination program. Pictured: Temperature check in June, 2020
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