"Country opening"

The Foreign Ministry said it would know by the end of October when the US will dispatch the latest consignment of vaccines, which may not be Pfizer.

In addition to Thailand, which opens to visitors on November 1, other Asean countries are also opening under the “living with Covid” policy. Here’s a summary of steps Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam are taking to welcome tourists:

Loei’s Chiang Khan district will open its doors to double-jabbed tourists from November 1 as part of the government’s plan to slowly open the country to travellers next month.

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is concerned that tourists may not be interested in Thailand if the country takes too long to open its doors.

The survey by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) revealed that the private sector supported the country opening and lockdown easing.

The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said on Friday it had not yet approved reopening Bangkok to foreign travellers next month.

The Tourism and Sports Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that five provinces will open their doors to foreign tourists on October 1.

Bangkok, Chonburi, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan and Chiang Mai will reopen to foreign tourists on October 1, the government said on Thursday.

The Public Health Ministry has launched preparations to reopen the country from October 1, starting with Bangkok, Chon Buri (Pattaya), Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin) and Chiang Mai.

More than half the respondents of a Nida Poll did not agree with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-chas plan to reopen the country in 120 days.

Phuket will reopen to foreign tourists as scheduled in July, Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow confirmed via Facebook on Tuesday.

After a meeting with the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration on Monday, Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said a limited number of foreign tourists will be allowed to come to the country under the new special tourist visa rules.