By Namo Vananupong

   

BANGKOK (NNT) - People in Bangkok’s Ratchaprasong area have expressed their belief that Thailand’s November 1 reopening to international travelers will benefit the economy, although they were concerned about potential COVID-19 infections.

 

Staff at Erawan Shrine in Pathum Wan district of Bangkok voiced their agreement with the ‘country reopening’ drive, but said they were somewhat concerned about how much Thailand would be able to handle COVID-19 infections after the reopening.

 

Disease control measures are implemented at Erawan Shrine, which now limits the number of worshippers on its grounds to 50. Temperature checks are implemented and visitors have to register on the Thai Chana platform. Performers in the shrine have all been vaccinated and were observing public health measures.

 

A cycle rickshaw driver said he preferred that the country open up to tourists whose spending will enable the economy to move. He expressed the belief that the government would be able to keep a lid on any spread of the coronavirus, as the arriving tourists will already have gone through a thorough screening.

 

People at and around the shrine were all in agreement that vaccination greatly helps reduce the spread of COVID-19.

 

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So finally we know the source of polling in Thailand.

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Staff at Erawan Shrine in Pathum Wan district of Bangkok voiced their agreement with the ‘country reopening’ drive, but said they were somewhat concerned about how much Thailand would be able to handle COVID-19 infections after the reopening.

The same as before... with domestic vaccinations and safe measures

the issue is not with international tourists causing transmissions, the danger comes from within.

5 hours ago, samtam said:

So finally we know the source of polling in Thailand.

At a Wat praying for salvation as nothing is forth-coming from upstairs.

It is there again. The assumption that tourists will drive an increase in Covid. 

16 hours ago, Partenavia said:

It is there again. The assumption that tourists will drive an increase in Covid. 

Well, the real problem is not the tourists but the accompanying relaxation of domestic rules. Thailand clearly doesn't have the vaccination levels high enough to cope with that.