2022 marks revival of Thailand’s tourism after two years in the wilderness

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After bolting the doors for two years following the outbreak of the pandemic, Thailand decided to fully reopen the country in 2022, removing the COVID-19 restrictions that had throttled tourism, a key engine of economic growth.  

 

Before fully reopening, Thailand had begun a carefully planned, phased and controlled return of international tourists beginning July 1, 2021. The Phuket Sandbox, Samui Plus, and 7+7 Extension programs were implemented with caution to ensure COVID cases would not soar. This was followed by a four-phase reopening timeline from October 2021 to January 2022 in which destinations throughout the country were reopened to tourists.

 

On July 1 this year, the government removed the Thailand Pass registration requirement, allowing foreign nationals to arrive if they could show proof of vaccination or a negative antigen test taken not later than 72 hours before the flight.

 

Since October, international travellers are no longer required to show proof of vaccination or antigen test results, marking the complete reopening of the country to international tourism.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/2022-marks-revival-of-thailands-tourism-after-two-years-in-the-wilderness/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-12-30

 

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