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News alert: Thailand postpones plan to reopen cities to travellers until November
Thailand has pushed back plans to reopen Bangkok and some other major cities to foreign arrivals until November, due to vaccination rates falling short of targets
Samui Plus witnesses over 11K room nights booked until December
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced since the launch of the Samui Plus programme, number of arrivals to Samui totalled 786, resulting in 9,823 room nights
Bangkok reopening postponed to 15 October
Bangkok’s reopening for inoculated tourists will be delayed by two weeks as most of the city’s residents are still waiting for their second jabs, while the tourism ministry has pledged to open the city to bring at least 1 million international tourists this year
Bangkok to reopen for fully vaccinated tourists from 1 October
Thailand plans to reopen Bangkok to fully vaccinated visitors in October, officials said as the country seeks to salvage its tourism industry
Hua Hin achieves vaccine target for October reopening
As of 5 September 2021, Hua Hin has vaccinated 66,558, which covers 73% of the target population as herd immunity is one of the requirements for the safe reopening of the province.
Thailand drives reopening despite spiking Covid-19 cases
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has confirmed a further extension to its reopening plans with the Phuket Sandbox 7+7 programme.
TAT India launches ‘Thailand Build Back Better Together’ campaign
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) India Offices in New Delhi and Mumbai have announced the launch of ‘Thailand Build Back Better Together’ campaign, which is a pan India travel agent engagement programme
Thailand announces ‘Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension’ for fully vaccinated MENA travellers
Launched on 16 August, 2021, the programme reduces the mandatory stay in Phuket from 14 to 7 days for MENA travellers who received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine
Hua Hin, Thailand on track of October reopening
Stakeholders have confirmed at the Hua Hin Airport Roadshow that the province is on track for its reopening in October.
What you should know about Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to provide general information on the “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension” programme, which is an upgrade to the existing Phuket Sandbox programme.
Experience more of Thailand without quarantine with Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension programme
The Land of Smiles continues to open up! International travellers can now travel more throughout Phuket and surrounding areas without needing to quarantine.
‘Phuket Sandbox’ welcomes 14K arrivals, USD25m revenue
In the first month of the ‘Phuket Sandbox’ programme since its launch on 1 July, over 14,000 foreign tourists have visited Phuket, and generated THB829 million (USD25 million) revenue, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Samui Plus to welcome 1000 foreign tourists
The Centre for Economic Situation Administration (CESA) said that Samui Island is set to welcome about 1,000 foreign tourists under the Samui Plus programme during its first month of reopening.
Phuket opens for vaccinated tourist whilst cases soar in Thailand
Most of Phuket's income is linked to tourism, and it was lost when Thailand tightened its borders and enforced strict rules.
Thailand travel guide: How to travel to Phuket and Samui
Thailand’s Department of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued infographics providing information on the Phuket Sandbox and Samui Plus programmes, for travellers heading Thailand’s way.
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